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Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "Transit Equity Day".

Transit Equity Day Whereas Rosa Parks was an iconic figure in the movements for social justice and racial equality and played a major role in the inception of the civil rights movement that ended legal segregation in the United States; Whereas the immediate focus of Rosa Parks historic protest was the unequal access of public transit for African Americans; Whereas unequal access to public transit based on race, income, and disability has persisted to this day and has worsened due to cuts in funding for transportation and consequent fare increases in many transit systems; Whereas paratransit is a necessary component of public transit systems to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities and should be included in any public transit expansions; Whereas affordable, reliable public transit is an essential public service, on par with utilities such as water and electricity; Whereas the increased use of public transit can help address the effects of climate change by reducing automotive pollutants that disproportionately effect communities closest to highways, rural farmlands, and other major roads, which are often communities of color and economically disadvantaged communities; and Whereas many communities across the country celebrate Transit Equity Day on February 4, the birthday of Rosa Parks, by offering fare-free rides on public transportation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life and legacy of Rosa Parks by nationally recognizing Transit Equity Day; (2) encourages the use of public transportation and the continued work to make public transit accessible for all; (3) applauds transit agencies across the country that offer fare-free rides on Transit Equity Day; and (4) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) co-executive directors of the Labor Network for Sustainability, Liz Ratzloff and Joshua Dedmond; and (B) convener of the National Campaign for Transit Justice, LeeAnn Hall.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and legacy of Rosa Parks by nationally recognizing Transit Equity Day. The resolution also encourages the use of public transportation and the continued work to make public transit accessible for all.
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizing the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States.

Whereas, on March 19, 1966, Texas Western College (the Miners NCAA Whereas the 1966 Miners are still the only team from the State of Texas to win a NCAA Basketball Championship; Whereas this marked the first time an all-Black starting lineup had won the NCAA Basketball Championship; Whereas after the 1966 championship, many college teams throughout the South following the Miners’ example began recruiting Black athletes, ending years of segregation; Whereas immediately after the championship, between the years of 1966 and 1985, the average number of Black players on college teams nearly doubled; Whereas every southern conference team (including the Southeastern Conference) followed the Miners’ example, and all basketball teams were integrated the following season; Whereas the top-ranked University of Kentucky men’s basketball team was favored in the final over the third-ranked Texas Western College squad; Whereas Texas Western College was led by coach Don Haskins and the University of Kentucky by coach Adolph Rupp; Whereas Coash Haskins taught his team the swinging gate Whereas the 1966 Texas Western College basketball team of Bobby Joe Hill (Detroit, Michigan), Orsten Artis (Gary, Indiana), Togo Railey (El Paso, Texas), Willie Worsley (New York, New York), David Palacio (El Paso, Texas), Dick Myers (Peabody, Kansas), Harry Flournoy (Gary, Indiana), Louis Baudoin (Albuquerque, New Mexico), Nevil Shed (New York, New York), Jerry Armstrong (Eagleville, Missouri), Willie Cager (New York, New York), and David Big Daddy Whereas the Texas Western College’s journey to the 1966 NCAA championship was depicted in the 2006 film titled Glory Road That the House of Representatives celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College’s 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizes the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States.

Summary: Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship. Recognizes the groundbreaking impact of such title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States.
Supporting the idea of celebrating the 50th year of the Walnut Valley Festival.

Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford founded the Walnut Valley Festival in the Fourth District of Kansas back in 1972; Whereas Bob Redford served more than 40 years as its president until his passing in December 2016; Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford’s son Bart is the Executive Director of the Walnut Valley Festival; Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford’s dedication to live music resulted in this legendary event, which is one of the longest running music festivals in United States history, and for 50 years, pickers and music lovers have journeyed to this special place on the Kansas plains to celebrate life with music; Whereas Bob and Kendra Redford have given so much to the community in Cowley County, Kansas, and dedicated years of service to leading and promoting this iconic festival that has become known as Pickers Paradise; Whereas the Walnut Valley Festival is home to the National Flat Pick Championships, the International Finger Style Championships, and the International Autoharp, National Mandolin, National Mountain Dulcimer, National Hammered Dulcimer, National Bluegrass Banjo, and Walnut Valley Old Time Fiddle Championships; Whereas Bob Redford’s legacy lives in the community of musicians and music lovers from around the world, who will gather the third weekend in September in the pecan grove along the Walnut River in Winfield, Kansas, for the 50th Annual Walnut Valley Festival, where thousands return year after year to experience outstanding live music in the grandstands, performed by world famous musicians, along with legendary campground jams; and Whereas the Walnut Valley Festival has long prided itself on being educational as well as enjoyable, but most of all, the Festival is a homecoming not just because of the music and community, but coming home to a place in the soul and the heart with a spirit of celebration: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the idea of celebrating the 50th year of the Walnut Valley Festival.

Summary: This resolution supports the idea of celebrating the 50th year of the Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas.
Supporting the goals and ideals of the MAGIC Foundation.

Whereas according to the POSSUM (Pictures of Standard Syndromes and Undiagnosed Malformations) database, there are more than 600 serious diseases and conditions that cause growth failure; Whereas conditions causing growth failure may affect a child’s overall health; Whereas short stature may be a symptom of a serious underlying condition; Whereas growth failure in children is often missed; Whereas according to the MAGIC Foundation for Children’s Growth, 48 percent of children in the United States evaluated with the two most common causes of growth failure were undiagnosed; Whereas the longer a child goes undiagnosed, the greater the potential for damage and higher costs of care; Whereas early detection and the diagnosis of growth failure is crucial for a healthy future; Whereas public awareness and education is a vital public service; Whereas providing resources for identification of growth failure will allow for early detection; Whereas to this day, the MAGIC Foundation remains committed to its goals and visions in helping to educate families and the public about growth failure; and Whereas the MAGIC Foundation has designated the third week of September as Growth Awareness Week That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of the MAGIC Foundation.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the MAGIC Foundation (a foundation dedicated to helping educate families and the public about growth failure in children).
Commending and supporting the United States delegation and the United States Deaf Sports Federation in their representation of the United States at the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Whereas from July 26, 2013, through August 4, 2013, Sofia, Bulgaria, will host the 2013 Summer Deaflympics; Whereas the Deaflympics are the world's second oldest multiple sports games after the Olympics; Whereas the Summer Deaflympics have been held every 4 years since 1924 and the Winter Deaflympics since 1949; Whereas the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially recognizes the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) as the sole organization responsible for the administration of all sporting events involving the deaf and hard of hearing; Whereas USADSF is recognized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) as the sole national association of deaf sports in the United States; Whereas USADSF’s mission is to support the United States team athletes in achieving excellence in athletics and preserving the ideals of the Deaflympics by fostering growth of identity and inspiring goodwill for all deaf and hard of hearing United States citizens; Whereas USADSF was established in 1945 and represents over 100,000 deaf and hard of hearing athletes in the United States in nearly 1,500 individual member organizations through national sports organizations, fosters and regulates uniform rules of competition and provides social outlets for deaf athletes and their friends, serves as a parent organization of national deaf sports organizations, conducts annual deaf sports athletic competitions, and assists in the participation of United States teams in international competition; Whereas USADSF is run by volunteers who give of their time, talent, and resources for the love of the games and the athletes; Whereas over 180 deaf and hard of hearing athletes and coaches will train and travel to Sofia, Bulgaria, to represent the United States in competition of 11 sports, including men's and women’s basketball, women's volleyball, women's soccer, men's team handball, men’s and women’s track, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s and women’s bowling, men’s and women’s tennis, wrestling, taekwondo, and men’s and women’s cycling; and Whereas USADSF has brought great pride and honor to the United States in international athletic competition: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the United States Deaf Sports Federation for its efforts in sending athletes, coaches, and support staff to the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria; (2) congratulates all the athletes, coaches, and support staff of the United States team on earning a place to represent the United States at the 2013 Summer Deaflympics; and (3) wishes the United States delegation great success at the 2013 Summer Deaflympic Games.

Summary: Commends the United States Deaf Sports Federation for its efforts in sending athletes, coaches, and support staff to the 2013 Summer Deaflympics in Sofia, Bulgaria. Congratulates the members of the U.S. team representing the United States at the Deaflympics.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. June 20, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws.
To inform the Senate the election of the Speaker.

That a message be sent to the Senate to inform that body that Paul D. Ryan, a Representative from the State of Wisconsin has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Informs the Senate that Paul D. Ryan has been elected Speaker of the House.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. September 26, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 954) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt from the individual mandate certain individuals who had coverage under a terminated qualified health plan funded through the Consumer Operated and Oriented Plan (CO-OP) program.
Opposing the International Olympic Committee's decision to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020.

Whereas wrestling is recognized as one of the world’s oldest competitive sports dating back to 3000 BC; Whereas wrestling was one of the original sports of the ancient Greek Olympic Games and of the first modern Olympic Games; Whereas wrestling is one of the world’s most diverse sports, with participants from almost 200 countries around the world; Whereas over 280,000 high school students in the United States participated in wrestling in 2012; Whereas there are over 300 intercollegiate wrestling programs in the United States; Whereas wrestling represents the determination and hard work it takes to succeed in life and sport; Whereas the United States has a long, proud, and storied Olympic wrestling history; and Whereas wrestling epitomizes the spirit of the Olympic Games: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) opposes the decision of the International Olympic Committee to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020; (2) thanks the United States Olympic Committee for their continued support of wrestling and encourages them to work actively to reverse this decision; and (3) urges the International Olympic Committee to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Summer Olympic Games.

Summary: Opposes the International Olympic Committee's (IOC's) decision to eliminate wrestling from the Summer Olympic Games beginning in 2020. Thanks the United States Olympic Committee for its continued support of wrestling and encourages it to work actively to reverse the IOC's decision. Urges the IOC to reinstate wrestling as a core sport of the Games.
Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022 as "Venture Smith Freedom Day".

Venture Smith Freedom Day Whereas, in about 1729, Venture Smith was born free in West Africa and, in 1739, was seized from his home and enslaved in New England; Whereas 257 years ago, in the year 1765, Venture Smith, at the age of 36, purchased his freedom; Whereas Venture Smith went on to free his family from the bondage of slavery; Whereas Venture Smith became a successful landowner, businessman, and author in the United States, generations before Black Americans began to obtain constitutional, legal, social, and economic rights; Whereas, in November 1798, Venture Smith was the first African American to write and publish his own autobiography; Whereas Venture Smith was the first person to write and publish the phrase, My freedom is a privilege which nothing else can equal Whereas Venture Smith died a free man on September 19, 1805, in Connecticut; and Whereas April 10 would be an appropriate date to designate as Venture Smith Freedom Day That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day to recognize the 257th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom from slavery.
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2018, as World Hearing Day.

Whereas the sense of hearing plays a critical role in communication and personal relationships, overall health outcomes, psychological well-being, and safety; Whereas hearing loss has been tied to impaired communication, learning and academic delays, economic loss, falls, depression, isolation, and cognitive decline, and can be a symptom of an underlying treatable medical condition, including infections, tumors, otosclerosis, ototoxicity, and Ménière’s disease; Whereas noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable and significant, often unrecognized, health problem among United States adults, and is a growing concern with adolescents; Whereas a hearing healthcare team may include oto­lar­yn­gol­o­gists, audiologists, and hearing aid specialists; Whereas a comprehensive hearing evaluation includes the thorough assessment, rehabilitation through use of hearing aids and other devices, and counseling by educated and trained professionals; Whereas World Hearing Day, founded by the World Health Organization, is observed annually on March 3 to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world; and Whereas the theme of World Hearing Day 2018 is Hearing the Future That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of World Hearing Day; (2) recognizes the importance of the prevention of hearing loss through self-protective behaviors; and (3) recognizes the importance of patient access to early detection and intervention by healthcare professionals in the process of identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of World Hearing Day. Recognizes the importance of preventing hearing loss through self-protective behavior and the importance of patient access to early detection and intervention by health care professionals in the process of identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

section 504 That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense (DOD) should review exceptions to citizenship, residency, and disqualification standards for enlistment in the Armed Forces to make a determination regarding the enlistment of aliens who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) established pursuant to the DHS Secretary's memorandum dated June 15, 2012.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment.

Whereas universal service is the principle that all Americans should have access to communications services; Whereas universal service is a cornerstone of United States policy; Whereas the United States has a federal system of government; Whereas the 10th Amendment to the Constitution guarantees States’ rights; Whereas all levels of government have an interest in supporting the deployment of broadband internet access; Whereas certain other countries do not have divisions of government that protect state and local rights, and such countries are actively trying to take the lead in deploying advanced communications networks; and Whereas history shows countries with the best communications have the highest economic growth: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that federal, state, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment.