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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the 175th year anniversary of his birth and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Whereas Lewis Latimer was an African-American scientist, inventor, and social justice advocate, who lived from 1848 to 1928; Whereas the son of escaped slaves, Lewis Latimer bravely served in the United States Navy at 16 years of age during the Civil War and received an honorable discharge; Whereas Lewis Latimer was self-educated having only formally finished elementary school, he taught himself mechanical drawing and drafting working at Crosby and Gould Patent law office; Whereas Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison both worked in close conjunction with Lewis Latimer and, by employing his highly sought-after services, the two inventors made vital technological strides that propelled the electric and telecommunications industries; Whereas Lewis Latimer left an indelible mark on the scientific and technological community, discovering the improved process for manufacturing carbon filament, which made light bulbs longer lasting and feasible for widespread commercial use; Whereas Lewis Latimer secured the patent for his invention, Apparatus for Cooling and Disinfecting, in 1886, the forerunner to the modern air conditioning unit; Whereas, in 1890, Lewis Latimer authored Incandescent Lighting: A Practical Description of the Edison System Whereas Lewis Latimer was a champion of social justice issues, advocating relentlessly for the full recognition of civil rights for Black Americans; Whereas Lewis Latimer was the only African American of the 28 charter members to belong to the Edison Pioneers, a group of men who worked closely with Edison to transform the electric industry; Whereas Lewis Latimer was the living embodiment of the American dream, and his accomplished life merits recognition; and Whereas September 4, 2023, will be the 175th anniversary of Lewis Latimer’s birth: Now, therefore be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer.
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent. The amendment to the resolution printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. October 1, 2020 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, 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 further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution, and available pro forma amendments described in section 4 of House Resolution 500. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered 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, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before action thereon, shall not be subject to amendment except amendments described in section 4 of House Resolution 500, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. (c) All points of order against further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or against amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment except amendments described in section 4 of House Resolution 500, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, to the House with such further 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. September 6, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3354 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018).
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives commemorating the Republic of India's Independence Day and recognizing United States-India relations on India's National Day.

Whereas, on August 15, 1947, India attained independence following an independence movement noted for nonviolent resistance; Whereas on said day, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, raised the Indian national flag above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi; Whereas members of India's numerous ethnic groups, minorities, and religions including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians all participate in the celebration of independence day; Whereas with over 1,200,000,000 people, the Republic of India is the largest democracy in the world; Whereas the people of the United States and the people of India maintain a shared commitment to building democratic institutions; Whereas the United States and India continue to pursue a strategic partnership based on common interests and shared commitments to freedom, democracy, pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law; Whereas the United States and India have balanced, growing, and mutually beneficial trade and investment ties that create jobs in both countries; Whereas on this 68th anniversary of India’s independence, expressing appreciation to Americans of Indian descent for their great contributions to United States society; and Whereas Americans of Indian descent continue to enrich all sectors of public life in the United States, including as government, military, and law enforcement officials working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all people in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 68th anniversary of India’s independence; (2) celebrates the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to society in the United States; (3) calls for the continued strengthening of relations between the United States and the Republic of India; and (4) remains committed to fostering and advancing the strategic partnership between the United States and India in the future.

Summary: Recognizes the 68th anniversary of India's independence. Celebrates the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to U.S. society. Calls for the continued strengthening of U.S.-India relations and remains committed to fostering the U.S.-India strategic partnership.
Condemning the violent attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on a police officer and offering thoughts and prayers to the victim and the victim's family, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and airport personnel in their response.

Whereas, on June 21, 2017, Flint Bishop Airport Police Lieutenant Jeff Neville was viciously attacked with a knife while on duty, sustaining serious injury; Whereas the heroic actions of Lt. Neville, who, despite being attacked, worked to subdue the attacker to prevent further harm to other people; Whereas other employees at Bishop International Airport, including maintenance worker Rich Krul, Public Safety Chief Chris Miller, and Firefighter Lieutenant Dan Owen, all assisted with the apprehension of the attacker; Whereas the Bishop Airport public safety team members demonstrated that they were prepared and willing to risk their own lives to ensure the safety of other passengers at Bishop International Airport; Whereas Public Safety Officers Michael Chilson and Christopher Tolin administered first aid to stabilize Lt. Neville for transport to Hurley Hospital; Whereas the medical staff at Hurley Hospital provided quick and life-saving medical care to Lt. Neville, allowing his full recovery; Whereas the local Muslim community quickly condemned the attack and donated financial resources toward Lt. Neville’s medical bills; Whereas law enforcement and first responders in Michigan bravely protected people at Bishop Airport, resulting in no loss of life; and Whereas the people of the United States stand in solidarity against all acts of violence toward law enforcement officials: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the vicious terror attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on June 21, 2017; (2) offers thoughts and prayers to Lt. Neville and his family; (3) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to actively combat all forms of violence against law enforcement officers; and (4) commends the efforts of law enforcement, first responders, and airport personnel who acted to subdue the attacker and help those in need.

Summary: Condemns the terrorist attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on June 21, 2017. Offers thoughts and prayers to Lieutenant Jeff Neville and his family.
To express support for recognition of June 2016 as National Orca Protection Month.

Whereas orcas are an icon of the Pacific Northwest; Whereas orcas are culturally and spiritually important to Indian tribes in the Pacific Northwest; Whereas the Puget Sound is home to three pods of Southern Resident orcas; Whereas the Southern Resident orca population has declined dramatically over the past 50 years; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas are among the most contaminated marine mammals in the world; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas are threatened by declining chinook salmon populations; Whereas the Southern Resident orcas have been protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. Whereas June 2016 has been recognized by the States of Washington and Oregon as Orca Awareness Month; and Whereas the Federal Government has an obligation to protect and restore the Southern Resident orca population: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports recognition of National Orca Protection Month.

Summary: Expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.
Authorizing the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach President Donald John Trump.

That the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives is authorized to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution authorizes the Office of General Counsel of the House of Representatives to retain private counsel, either for pay or pro bono, in support of the ongoing inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to impeach President Trump.
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "World Hearing Day".

World Hearing Day Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day; Whereas the theme for World Hearing Day 2023 is Ear and Hearing Care for All Whereas approximately 466 million people worldwide, including 34 million children, have disabling hearing loss; Whereas the WHO estimates that by 2050 over 900 million people—1 in every 10—will have disabling hearing loss; Whereas approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss and people with hearing impairments wait on average 7 years before seeking help; Whereas hearing issues are the most common service-connected disability among American veterans; Whereas the number of adults in the United States 20 years or older with hearing loss is expected to increase from 44.1 million in 2020 to 73.5 million by 2060; Whereas individuals with mild hearing loss are 3 times more likely to experience a fall, and falls are the leading cause of fatal injury for Americans over 65; Whereas seniors with hearing loss are more likely to develop cognitive problems and experience cognitive decline up to 40 percent faster than those without hearing loss; Whereas untreated hearing loss can lead to depression, anxiety, and social isolation, especially during the coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas uneven coverage of and access to hearing technology and services contribute to significant disparities in hearing care; and Whereas timely access to diagnosis and treatment for hearing and vestibular conditions by qualified hearing health care professionals can improve outcomes and reduce overall cost of care: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Hearing Day (2) encourages awareness about ways to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care; and (3) supports efforts to improve access to hearing health care and technology for all individuals.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for World Hearing Day and other efforts to promote ear and hearing care.
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day".

National Hispanic Nurses Day Whereas the World Health Organization declared 2020 as the year of the Nurse and Midwife, and coincidentally, 2020 is experiencing unprecedented times highlighting the intelligence, agility, grit, and tenacity of nurses in all sectors across the Nation; Whereas a special group of nurses in the Nation are the Hispanic nurses; Whereas Hispanic nurses provide culturally and ethnically competent care and are educated to be sensitive to regional and community customs of persons needing care; Whereas Hispanic nurses are well-positioned to provide leadership to eliminate health care disparities that exist in the Nation; Whereas, since 1975, the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) has represented Hispanic nurses (RNs/LPNs) in the United States and is the only nursing organization for Hispanic nurses whose mission is to advance the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote, and advocate for educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses; Whereas, since September is the month that has been set aside to honor the contributions of Hispanics, it is only fitting that Hispanic nurses be recognized and honored during this time for their outstanding contributions to their community and country; Whereas the designation of an observation day will help to raise awareness of the accomplishments of Hispanic nurses and pave the way for the important work that they must continue to carry out; Whereas, each February, NAHN convenes nearly 100 nursing leaders from academia, research, education, and practice in Washington, DC, for a Day on Capitol Hill promoting legislation that improves the health of Hispanic communities; Whereas Hispanic nurses are strong allies to Congress as they help inform, educate, and work closely with legislators to improve the education, retention, recruitment, and practice of all nurses and, more importantly, the health and safety of the patients they care for; and Whereas Hispanic nurses add needed diversity to the profession, and these nurses have engaged in numerous ways to support community and needs of an overlooked, under resourced, and underserved population being severely impacted by COVID–19: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals, and the designation, of National Hispanic Nurses Day, as proposed by the National Association of Hispanic Nurses; (2) recognizes the significant contributions of Hispanic nurses to the health care system of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Hispanic Nurses Day with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate the importance of Hispanic nurses to the everyday lives of patients and communities they serve.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Hispanic Nurses day and recognizes the contribution of these nurses to the U.S. health care system.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any extension of the public debt limit only be considered in a standalone bill.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Consideration of public debt limit extension 12. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution extending the limit on the public debt if such measure contains any other matter. .

Summary: Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider any bill or joint resolution extending the limit on the public debt if such measure contains any other matter.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that before any bill or joint resolution repealing or amending the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 in the House it should be made available on a public website of the House.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill or joint resolution proposing to repeal or amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 Public Law 111–152 (b) It shall not be in order to consider a rule or order that waives the application of paragraph (a). .

Summary: Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider: a bill or joint resolution proposing to repeal or amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010 unless an easily searchable electronic estimate and comparison prepared by the Congressional Budget Office is made available on a publicly available House website, or a rule or order that waives the application of this resolution.
Commending and congratulating North Carolina Central University's football team for winning the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Football Championship in the 2022 Celebration Bowl.

Whereas the Celebration Bowl is the event in which the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1’s two most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities conferences compete for the National Championship; Whereas North Carolina Central University’s Eagles claimed the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship and Jackson State University’s Tigers won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship; Whereas, on Saturday, December 17, 2022, North Carolina Central University’s Eagles defeated Jackson State University with a 41–34 overtime victory at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia; Whereas this is North Carolina Central University’s fourth Black College Football National Title, in addition to those won in 1954, 2005, and 2006; Whereas North Carolina Central University Head Coach and alumnus, Trei Oliver, has achieved five Conference Championships and three Black College Football National Titles in his 20 years of coaching; Whereas North Carolina Central University quarterback Davius Richard and defensive back Khalil Baker were named the Most Valuable Players of the 2022 Celebration Bowl; Whereas quarterback Davius Richard sealed victory for the Eagles with a rushing touchdown and a successful extra point attempt by placekicker Adrian Olivo in overtime; and Whereas the 2022 Eagles are the third roster in North Carolina Central University football history to reach double-figure victories with 10 wins and 2 losses in a season: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends North Carolina Central University’s football team for winning the 2022 Celebration Bowl; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of North Carolina Central University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Chancellor of North Carolina Central University, Dr. Johnson Akinleye; (B) the Provost of North Carolina Central University, Dr. David H. Jackson; and (C) the Head Coach of North Carolina Central University’s football team, Trei Oliver.

Summary: This resolution commends North Carolina Central University's football team for winning the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Football Championship in the 2022 Celebration Bowl.