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Expressing support for the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Whereas every person, born and unborn, has a right to life; Whereas Roe v. Wade invented a constitutional right to abortion out of thin air; Whereas Roe v. Wade’s one-size fits all mandate has prevented States from enforcing laws that would save countless lives; Whereas more than 63,000,000 unborn lives have been lost to abortion since Roe v. Wade; Whereas abortion restrictions in the United States are out of step with the international mainstream, as 47 out of 50 European nations limit elective abortion after 15 weeks; Whereas advancements in modern science and technology have revealed unborn babies have a heartbeat at 6 weeks, develop pain receptors at 7 weeks, have arms, fingers, and toes at 10 weeks, and have fully developed hearts at 15 weeks; Whereas help is available to expectant and new mothers and their babies, many times at little or no cost, through 2,700 pregnancy centers nationwide who provide services such as ultrasounds, diapers, baby outfits, STI/STD tests, parenting/prenatal education, maternity housing, and assistance in finding employment; Whereas a recent survey conducted by the Charlotte Lozier Institute shows that an estimated 828,131 lives were saved by pregnancy resource centers from 2016 to 2020; Whereas an opportunity to right the wrongs of Roe v. Wade was presented in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization; and Whereas the Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization held that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion. Roe and Casey must be overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives. That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization; (2) applauds the courage of the Justices, in the face of intimidation and threats of violence, for standing by their allegiance to the Constitution and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court; and (3) commits itself to supporting policies that continue to protect all life, both born and unborn.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the Supreme Court's holding in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also applauds the courage of the Justices for standing by their allegiance to the Constitution and the legitimacy of the Supreme Court, and it expresses a commitment to supporting policies that continue to protect all life.
Supporting the recognition of October 8, 2021, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for— (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide businesses and other energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Summary: This resolution supports the recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit. 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 amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes 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. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4438) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit.
Expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2021, as "National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day".

National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day Whereas microtia is a congenital anomaly, affecting the outer ear, where the ear does not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy; Whereas microtia is often accompanied by aural atresia, which is the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal resulting in hearing loss; Whereas it is estimated that there are 750,000 people worldwide with microtia; Whereas microtia is diagnosed at birth, affecting one ear or both ears, but there is no understanding as to why microtia occurs; Whereas aural atresia is usually diagnosed at birth, affecting one ear or both ears, but in some cases may not be recognized until later in life; Whereas doctors and nurses may be informed of microtia and aural atresia, in certain settings, the conditions are rare enough that misinformation or lack of information on options and services, quickly evaporates any remaining sense of celebration that accompanies a birth; and Whereas living with facial challenges such as craniofacial microsomia and hearing loss, as well as the longing for social acceptance, are some of the daily concerns for individuals who are born with microtia or aural atresia: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day (2) encourages each person of the United States— (A) to celebrate the community that is made up of not only children and adults with microtia or aural atresia, but families, teachers, advocates, and medical professionals from around the world who foster awareness and assistance; and (B) to help promote public awareness of microtia, aural atresia, and the hope that future generations of families will leave the hospital equipped with more answers than questions, along with their dreams for their child intact; (3) supports efforts to remove unnecessary barriers and replace them with resources and tools that aim to eliminate bullying and clear the way for an even more successful future for those with microtia or atresia; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about microtia and aural atresia; (B) to improve proper diagnosis of microtia and aural atresia; and (C) to support advancements in technology that improve the lives of those with microtia and aural atresia; and (5) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day. Microtia is a congenital condition affecting the outer ear; it is often accompanied by aural atresia (the absence or closure of the external ear canal resulting in hearing loss).
Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to provide certain documents in the Attorney General's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the ongoing congressional investigation related to certain prosecutorial and investigatory decisions made by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation surrounding the 2016 election.

That the Attorney General is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) All documents and communications with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) referring or relating to any Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) applications associated with Carter Page or individuals on President Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign or part of the Trump administration. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to FISC hearings and deliberations, including any court transcripts, related to any FISA applications associated with Carter Page or the Trump campaign or Trump administration. (3) All documents and communications referring or relating to internal Department of Justice or Federal Bureau of Investigation management requests to review, scrub, report on, or analyze any reporting of FISA collection involving, or coverage mentioning, the Trump campaign or Trump administration. (4) All documents and communications referring or relating to defensive briefings provided by the Department of Justice or Federal Bureau of Investigation to the 2016 presidential campaigns of Hillary Clinton or President Trump.

Summary: Directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to transmit to the House of Representatives documents and records, including specified communications with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and certain internal DOJ management requests, involving the 2016 presidential campaign.
Recognizing the United States role in the evolving energy landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Whereas natural gas demand in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman is projected to continue to outpace production; Whereas yearly per capita electricity consumption is expected to increase dramatically across GCC member countries; Whereas the value of new energy-related construction contracts are to exceed $23 billion in 2018, with the total value of current contracts reportedly over $200 billion; Whereas, in 2006, GCC member countries expressed an interest in the peaceful use of nuclear energy; Whereas GCC member countries have already signed nuclear agreements with numerous other countries; Whereas the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China are actively marketing their respective nuclear technologies to GCC member countries; Whereas United States nuclear technology, nonproliferation, and safety standards are the best in the world; Whereas the United States has agreements with only one of the six GCC member countries pertaining to peaceful civilian nuclear cooperation; and Whereas the six GCC member countries are signatories to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the need for a strategy to promote the peaceful use of United States energy in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries; (2) recognizes the national security threat of Russian or Chinese dominance of nuclear power in the Gulf region, including decades of negative influence over regional nuclear energy safety, security, and nonproliferation; (3) encourages the President to ensure United States commercial opportunity to supply the developing energy markets of GCC member countries; and (4) recommends the Department of State aggressively pursue agreements for peaceful cooperation with GCC member countries pursuant to section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 ( 42 U.S.C. 2152

Summary: Recognizes: (1) the need for a strategy to promote the peaceful use of U.S. energy in Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, and (2) the national security threat of Russian or Chinese dominance of nuclear power in the Gulf region.
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality health care for the public.

Whereas certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are essential to America’s health care system, providing high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia care for more than 150 years; Whereas CRNAs safely administer approximately 49 million anesthetics to patients each year; Whereas CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural America, enabling health care facilities in these medically underserved areas to offer obstetrical, surgical, trauma stabilization, and pain management services; Whereas CRNAs practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered, including traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetrical delivery rooms; the offices of dentists, podiatrists, ophthalmologists, and plastic surgeons; ambulatory surgical centers; and United States Military and Public Health Services and Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities; Whereas nurse anesthetists first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and have been the main provider of anesthesia care to United States military personnel on the front lines since World War I, including all current United States military actions around the globe; and Whereas the purpose of National CRNA Week, held January 19, 2020, through January 25, 2020, is to raise public awareness of and celebrate the Nation’s 54,000 certified registered nurse anesthetists and student registered nurse anesthetists: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the CRNA credential and the exceptional advanced practice registered nurses who have earned it by participating in National CRNA Week.

Summary: This resolution thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and encourages patients, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to participate in National CRNA Week.
Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on reaching the historic milestone of 114 years of serving communities.

Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by Ethel Hedgemon, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Elizabeth Burke, Lillie E. Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, and Marie Woolfolk; Whereas these 9 young women founded Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on the 5 original core tenets: to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college women; to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature; to maintain a progressive interest in college life; and to be of Service to All Mankind Whereas the 20 pearls of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., successfully incorporated the sorority on January 29, 1913; Whereas, since its founding in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., membership now includes over 1,000 chapters internationally, with more than 87,000 active members, and has initiated nearly 300,000 members worldwide; Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is dedicated to implementing programs of service that enhance the well-being of local, national, and international communities; Whereas the theme of that service program for 2018–2022 is Exemplifying Excellence Through Sustainable Service (1) HBCU for Life: A Call to Action; (2) Women’s Healthcare and Wellness; (3) Building Your Economic Legacy; (4) The Arts!; and (5) Global Impact; Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s signature initiative of this service program is the college admissions process, which assists students in the application process by providing a hands-on approach and step-by-step guidance to facilitate college admission; Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is helping to ensure the sustainability of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) by implementing an HBCU Endowment Initiative at each accredited 4-year HBCU, and by encouraging students to attend HBCUs; and Whereas, among its many accomplished members, Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to occupy the Office of the Vice President of the United States, is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives congratulates and commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., on 114 years of service.

Summary: This resolution congratulates and commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. for its 114 years of service.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not waive intellectual property rights relating to COVID-19 vaccines or treatments.

Whereas building on decades of research and in conjunction with Operation Warp Speed, the United States pharmaceutical industry successfully developed three incredibly effective COVID–19 vaccines to date, with a fourth vaccine currently undergoing clinical trials; Whereas these vaccines are the most respected, most sought after vaccines in the world due to their exceptional efficacy and safety, which is due to both the painstaking work and investment during development as well as the diligent efforts of the United States pharmaceutical industry to qualify and oversee world-class manufacturing facilities to produce the vaccines; Whereas intellectual property protections are vital to incentivize innovation, including the innovations that directly led to the COVID–19 vaccines and may revolutionize future vaccine development efforts; and Whereas intellectual property protections have not contributed significantly to shortages of COVID–19 vaccines or had a significant effect on the pace of vaccinations, both of which are predominantly dependent on logistical challenges, raw material shortages, and other factors: Now, therefore, be it that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the policy of the United States should not be to waive valid intellectual property protections for COVID–19 vaccines or treatments, related manufacturing processes or technology, technology platforms used to develop COVID–19 vaccines or other medicines, or other related innovations; and (2) the policy of the United States should not be to strip innovators of valid intellectual property protections because it would undermine innovation, weaken the competitiveness of United States businesses, and damage our ability to respond to future pandemics.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not waive intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, or other related innovations.
Expressing support for the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.

Whereas journeymen linemen provide a vital service on a daily basis; Whereas journeymen linemen put their lives on the line every day to assure safe and reliable power for the American people; Whereas journeymen linemen work at heights and in close proximity to energized electric lines, and in emergencies they often work extremely long hours under sometimes dangerous conditions to restore power; Whereas Henry Miller, the first elected president of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, was killed on July 10, 1896, at just 38 years old; Whereas Henry Miller died of injuries sustained while troubleshooting an electrical outage; and Whereas there should be a day to honor those industry first responders who have given their lives in the line of duty along with those who provide skillful service in times of local or national crisis: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the countless individuals who often place themselves in harm’s way to serve their communities; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day with appropriate reflection.

Summary: Supports the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.
Recognizing June 19, 2017, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier areas of the United States, and in particular the Southwestern States, for more than 2 1⁄2 Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; Whereas African-Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19th, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day Whereas African-Americans from the Southwest continue the tradition of celebrating Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; Whereas for more than 150 years, Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; and Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves remains an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race: Now, therefore, be it That — (1) the House of Representatives— (A) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the Nation; (B) supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and (C) encourages the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (A) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (B) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

Summary: Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.