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Honoring the first responders who acted swiftly on Sunday, January 16, 2022, to ensure the safety of the residents affected by tornadoes that struck southwest Florida.

Whereas, on January 16, 2022, multiple tornadoes touched down in Lee and Collier Counties, resulting in $8,300,000 in property damage, leaving 15,000 people without power; Whereas winds reached upward of 118 miles per hour, 4 people were injured, 28 homes were destroyed, and 68 homes were deemed unlivable; Whereas the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services acted swiftly to assess damage and account for the lives of all civilians affected by these tornadoes; and Whereas the American Red Cross, United Way, local community groups, and faith-based organizations assisted in providing food, water, and shelter to those displaced as a result of these tornadoes: Therefore, be it That the House of Representatives thanked the first responders of southwest Florida for their critical actions that ensured the safety of thousands of Floridians during the tornadoes of January 16, 2022.

Summary: This resolution thanks the first responders of southwest Florida for their actions during the tornadoes of January 16, 2022.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century.

That at any time after the 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. 803) to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century. 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 Education and the Workforce. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 113–4. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the nature of a substitute 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. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 803) to reform and strengthen the workforce investment system of the Nation to put Americans back to work and make the United States more competitive in the 21st century.
USPS 50th Anniversary Resolution

Whereas the Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin to be the first Postmaster General in 1775; Whereas the Postal Service is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of the United States of America; Whereas the Postal Service is entirely self-sufficient, receiving no tax dollars for operating expenses; Whereas the United States Post Office Department was created by the Postal Service Act in 1792; Whereas the Post Office Department was officially recognized as a Cabinet Department between 1872 and 1971; Whereas the United States Post Office Department was reorganized into the United States Postal Service by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970; Whereas the United States Postal Service first began operations on July 1, 1971; Whereas President Richard Nixon proclaimed July 1, 1971, as National Postal Service Day Whereas, for more than two centuries, the Postal Service has delivered parcels across the country; Whereas the Postal Service processes nearly 430,000,000 pieces of mail each day and handles 43 percent of the world’s mail volume; Whereas the Postal Service serves over 161,000,000 addresses in the United States, covering every State, city, and town; Whereas the Postal Service operates over 34,000 retail locations around the country; Whereas the Postal Service employs more than 600,000 dedicated workers, including 73,000 veterans; Whereas the Postal Service routinely has one of the highest approval ratings of any agency or entity in the Federal Government; and Whereas the dedicated employees of the Postal Service exemplified their service to this country during the COVID–19 pandemic, serving as a critical lifeline for Americans: Now, therefore, be it 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the United States Postal Service 50th Anniversary Resolution USPS 50th Anniversary Resolution 2. USPS 50th Anniversary That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Postal Service; (2) recognizes the United States Postal Service for the critical role it plays in connecting Americans across the country and around the globe; and (3) applauds the employees of the United States Postal Service for their dedication and service to the country.

Summary: United States Postal Service 50th Anniversary Resolution or the USPS 50th Anniversary Resolution This bill recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Postal Service and applauds its employees' dedication and service.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no taxpayer dollars will be used to enact sanctions that inflict suffering on civilian populations.

Whereas sanctions are an instrument of modern-day economic warfare, designed to inflict punishment on foreign populations by impeding the ability of those populations to access the basic necessities required for a decent life, such as food, medicine, hygiene and sanitary supplies, and fuel; Whereas the aim of sanctions is often to forcibly engineer regime change in foreign nations by inflicting maximum suffering on civilian populations in the hopes they will turn against their own government; Whereas the true victims of sanctions are innocent civilians subjected to collective punishment for the sins, real or perceived, of their governments; Whereas sanctions have accelerated migrant crises around the world, undermining stability everywhere from Europe, to the Middle East, to South America, by exacerbating the harsh conditions which give civilians no choice but to flee their homelands; Whereas the policy of punishing innocent civilians with cruel and counter-productive sanctions in the midst of a global pandemic has impeded the ability of civilian populations to obtain the medical, nutritional, hygienic resources needed to curtail the spread of COVID-19, which, given the transmissibility of the virus across national borders, ultimately harms the United States; Whereas the human toll in the countries targeted by the most draconian sanctions policies have caused immense suffering on vulnerable populations, including women, children, and the elderly; Whereas Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright once opined that the price was worth it price Whereas public discussion of sanctions That it is the sense of the United States House of Representatives that no taxpayer dollars, government personnel or equipment shall be used to enact sanctions that inflict suffering on civilian populations by interfering with their ability to access food, electricity, power, clothing, medicine, medical care, transportation, financial transactions, supplies, or other basic human needs required for day-to-day survival.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that no taxpayer dollars shall be used to enact sanctions that inflict suffering on civilian populations by interfering with their ability to access basic human needs required for daily survival.
Calling on and encouraging the White House to issue a public apology.

Whereas, on May 10, 2018, in response to Senator John McCain’s call for fellow senators to oppose the nomination of Gina Haspel to lead the Central Intelligence Agency because she oversaw the agency’s use of torture, White House Communications Aide Kelly Sadler was widely reported to have stated, It doesn’t matter, he’s dying anyway. Whereas Senator McCain honorably served in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1981; Whereas during that service, Senator McCain completed combat missions in Vietnam; Whereas Senator McCain was captured in Vietnam in 1967 and held as a prisoner of war for five and a half years; Whereas Senator McCain was repeatedly tortured as a prisoner of war in Vietnam; Whereas Senator McCain has diligently served in Congress since 1983, and continued to serve this Nation in a multitude of ways; Whereas Senator McCain now has glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer; Whereas every family deserves dignity and respect in the trying times of a loved one’s declining health; Whereas our religious and social traditions call upon us to apologize for wrongdoing; and Whereas while this apology should have already taken place, it is never too late to apologize: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives calls upon the White House to issue a public apology to Senator John McCain and his family for insensitive comments made by a staffer during this difficult time for the McCain family.

Summary: Calls upon the White House to issue a public apology to Senator John McCain and his family for insensitive comments made by a staffer.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America’s current and future strength; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, held during May 6, 2019, through May 10, 2019, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Summary: This resolution thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Expressing the condolences of the House on the death of the Honorable C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the State of Florida.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from the State of Florida. That a committee of such Members of the House as the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection therewith be paid out of applicable accounts of the House. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable C.W. Bill Young, a Representative from Florida. Declares that when the House adjourns on October 22, 2013, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative.
Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

Community College Month Whereas the first public community college, known today as Joliet Junior College in Illinois, opened its doors to 6 students in 1901 as an experiment to accommodate those who wanted to pursue a college education without leaving their community; Whereas the term community college Whereas local community and educational leaders throughout the Nation developed community colleges at a dramatic pace over several decades to instill civic pride and meet their people’s needs for educational and economic opportunity; Whereas, today, 1,038 community colleges, 932 public, 35 Tribal, and 71 independent, serve 10,200,000 credit and noncredit students; Whereas public community colleges are an affordable option, charging average annual tuition and fees for in-district students of $3,860, have an average student age of 27, and serve students who often are working, low income, parents, veterans, or the first in their family to go to college; Whereas community colleges are the primary educational institution serving workforce development needs in the United States, and are responding to current economic conditions by educating professionals in fields ranging from the semiconductor and construction industries to nursing and other health care professions; Whereas 49 percent of all students completing a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college in 2016 had been enrolled at a 2-year public college in the previous decade; Whereas community college graduates typically reside close to their college, with 61 percent living within 50 miles of the campus they attended; Whereas 82 percent of public high schools offer dual enrollment programs allowing their students to take college classes, usually at their local community college, offering opportunity to save time and money in college and jumpstart career exploration; Whereas alumni of community colleges generated $898,500,000,000 in added income to the national economy in fiscal year 2020, or 4.1 percent of the total gross domestic product; Whereas every dollar of public funding for community colleges returns $6.80 in tax revenue generated; and Whereas celebrating Community College Month That the House of Representatives recognizes the significance of Community College Month

Summary: This resolution recognizes the significance of Community College Month as a celebration of over 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that serve local and regional needs and strengthen the American economy.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas during these extraordinarily challenging times, teachers and other education staff have stepped up in new ways and new roles to support their communities and their students; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 2, 2022, through May 6, 2022, are— (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators during this time of crisis by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Summary: This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

National Day of Reason Whereas the application of reason has been the essential precondition for humanity’s extraordinary scientific, medical, technological, and social progress since the modern Enlightenment; Whereas reason provides the vital catalyst for confronting the crises of our day, including the civilizational emergency of climate change, and for cultivating the rule of law, democratic institutions, justice, and peace among nations; Whereas irrationality, magical and conspiratorial thinking, and disbelief in science have undermined the national effort to combat the COVID–19 pandemic, contributing to the deaths of more than 555,000 people in the United States; Whereas reason and science are fundamental to implementing an effective coordinated response to beat the COVID–19 virus, which includes improved social confidence in the safety and efficacy of vaccinations and evidence-based solutions to the inequities exacerbated by the pandemic, and involves the Federal Government, the States, and the scientific and medical communities; Whereas America’s Founders insisted upon the primacy of reason and knowledge in public life, and drafted the Constitution to prevent the official establishment of religion and to protect freedom of thought, speech, and inquiry in civil society; Whereas James Madison, author of the First Amendment and fourth President of the United States, stated that The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own governors, must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives Whereas May 7, 2021, would be an appropriate date to designate as a National Day of Reason That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to join in observing this day and focusing on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting the welfare of humankind.

Summary: This resolution (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to focus on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting human welfare.
Recognizing the impact of Sister Cities International and expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2016, as "Sister Cities International Day".

Sister Cities International Day Whereas to facilitate and maintain world peace, cities, their elected officials, and their citizens need to collaborate internationally, through international organizations such as Sister Cities International; Whereas in 2016 Sister Cities International is celebrating 60 years of global citizen and civic diplomatic action, and helping support a future where the world’s cities, communities and its citizens can come together on common ground; Whereas Sister Cities International Day is a fitting occasion to commemorate the significant impact that the organization has made in building bridges across nations, cities and communities around the globe in order to create and sustain world peace; Whereas Sister Cities International was founded as a Presidential initiative by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 11, 1956, at the White House Conference on citizen diplomacy to create more community-led global relationships so that people of different cultures could appreciate their differences and build partnerships that would lessen the chance of new national conflicts; Whereas since President Eisenhower, every sitting President has been the Honorary Chairman of Sister Cities International; Whereas Sister Cities International currently has over 570 member cities, counties, and States with relationships with over 2,300 communities in 150 countries, spanning 6 continents, and having representation in nearly every district represented in the House of Representatives; Whereas the impact of Sister Cities International’s programs in 2014 has included participation of one million; Whereas collectively, in 2014 the Sister Cities International network hosted over 2,000 events and engaged over 30,000 volunteers throughout the U.S.; Whereas countless city, county, and State governments and their leaders have been involved in global relationships due to Sister Cities International; Whereas these relationships include educational, economic, cultural, municipal and humanitarian assistance exchange programs that are mutually beneficial to each community; Whereas Sister Cities International Day is a call to action for Americans and citizens of the world to come together to celebrate the importance of communities’ continued commitment to supporting a more peaceful and prosperous future through continued people to people exchanges; Whereas Sister Cities International Day is an opportune time for Americans to come together and show how powerful humanity can be when we unite to promote peace, progress, and prosperity for a better world; and Whereas July 15, 2016, would be an appropriate date to designate as Sister Cities International Day That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the lasting positive impact of Sister Cities International; and (2) supports the designation of Sister Cities International Day.

Summary: Recognizes the lasting positive impact of Sister Cities International. Supports the designation of Sister Cities International Day.