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Supporting the designation of August 2020 as National Women's Suffrage Month.

Whereas the 19th Amendment extended the franchise to women across the United States; Whereas August 18, 2020, marks the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment by three-fourths of the States; Whereas August 26, 2020, marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment becoming part of the Constitution of the United States; Whereas the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment is a pivotal chapter in the history of American democracy; Whereas the ratification of the 19th Amendment marks the single largest expansion of voting rights in United States history; Whereas the ratification of the 19th Amendment did not, in practice, guarantee voting rights to all American women, as African-American women, Native American women, Asian American women, Hispanic American women, and other women of color in America continued to face legal and social barriers to voting throughout the twentieth century; Whereas the suffragists persevered in their quest for women’s equality through generations of hardships, including the Civil War, Reconstruction, World War I, and the Spanish Flu pandemic; and Whereas the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission was created to encourage, plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Women’s Suffrage Month; (2) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution; (3) honors the fearless voting rights activists who fought for generations to secure women’s access to the ballot; (4) reaffirms that all citizens have the right to full participation in American democracy; (5) recommits to uplifting an inclusive, diverse, and complete history of women’s fight for the vote; (6) recommits to persevering through these unexpected times to celebrate the suffragists, educate new generations about this critical chapter in the history of American democracy, and create a legacy that will inspire for the next 100 years; (7) recommends that Members of Congress demonstrate their support for the suffrage centennial through local and national commemorative efforts, such as the Women’s Suffrage Centennial Commission’s Forward Into Light Campaign; and (8) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Women’s Suffrage Month and commemorate this milestone of American democracy by ensuring that the untold stories of women’s decades-long battle for the ballot are recognized and celebrated across the United States. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Women's Suffrage Month. It also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which provided for women's suffrage.
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mrs. Peltola, to rank immediately after Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Peltola to the Education and Labor Committee.
Encouraging the President to expand the list of the Department of Veterans Affairs of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

Whereas veterans have sacrificed so much for the United States and have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve the freedoms inherent in the Constitution of the United States; Whereas veterans and their families deserve the benefits that they have earned; Whereas members of the Armed Forces sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange, a tactical herbicide, and other tactical herbicides on trees and vegetation during the Vietnam War, from 1962 to 1975; Whereas 58,220 members of the Armed Forces died in combat during the Vietnam War, and veterans are still dying from diseases related to exposure to Agent Orange; Whereas approximately 83,000 veterans are currently living with at least one of the presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange; Whereas the report set forth by the National Academy of Medicine in 2018 entitled Veterans and Agent Orange Exposure: Update 11 (1) hypothyroidism and bladder cancer to have a limited or suggestive evidence of association to exposure to Agent Orange; and (2) Parkinson-like symptoms, also known as Parkinsonism, and hypertension to have sufficient evidence of association to exposure to Agent Orange; Whereas, due to exposure to Agent Orange, veterans and their families are facing monumental hurdles with respect to financial stress, mental health, substance addiction, and physical health issues; and Whereas internal documents obtained by a veteran under section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act That the House of Representatives encourages the President— (1) to take care of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their family members who have given so much, including the ultimate sacrifice, in defense of the United States; and (2) to take action on behalf of thousands of veterans across the United States who are living with chronic health conditions by expanding the list of the Department of Veterans Affairs of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

Summary: This resolution encourages the President to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs list of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on House Administration (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,590,190 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $5,892,211 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration for the 117th Congress.
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of the Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed across the globe.

hometown newspaper Whereas May 14, 2020, marks the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations, in service to the military community of the United States, of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific, a military newspaper established in Honolulu to provide an independent, uncensored news source for members of the Armed Forces fighting in World War II; Whereas Stars and Stripes was heralded for indispensable service when it was initially established during the Civil War and again during World War I, when General John J. Pershing reestablished Stars and Stripes to provide news and information as an important morale-building force for soldiers serving in the American Expeditionary Force; Whereas after its permanent formation in World War II, Stars and Stripes started printing in Tokyo, Japan, on October 3, 1945, working in requisitioned space formally occupied by the Japan Times, and excelled in its mission across every theater of war, leading President Harry S. Truman to say later, In Africa, Europe and the Pacific, The Stars and Stripes has established itself as a cherished and important soldier’s institution. Whereas Stars and Stripes has continuously covered news about the military, for the military Whereas while readership of newspapers has declined in re- cent years and technology has evolved, Stars and Stripes has innovated in finding new ways and products to de- liver the hometown news That the House of Representatives, on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of Stars and Stripes in the Pacific— (1) commemorates this important milestone in the history of an important institution of the United States; and (2) congratulates and honors the men and women of Stars and Stripes, past and present, who have so diligently served the United States military community.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of the Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and congratulates and honors the men and women of Stars and Stripes who have served the U.S. military community.
Disapproving of Executive Order 13688 (regarding Federal support for local law enforcement equipment acquisition) issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015.

Whereas the terrorist attack in San Bernardino shows that our local authorities are front and center in the fight against ISIS and other terror networks; Whereas local law enforcement officials have stated the President’s plan to remove these vehicles will leave communities at risk Whereas if there is an act of terrorism or if there is an active shooter in a mall or a school, local law enforcement are the first responders; Whereas the President is making it more challenging for budget-strapped authorities to respond to a potentially deadly attack in their communities; and Whereas tracked armored vehicles are used in rescue and response situations and are employed in a responsible manner, only coming out when absolutely necessary: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives does not favor Executive Order 13688 (regarding Federal support for local law enforcement equipment acquisition) issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015.

Summary: Expresses disfavor regarding Executive Order 13688 (Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition), issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015. (Executive Order 13688 established an interagency working group to recommend improvements to the process through which state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies acquire controlled equipment [e.g., firearms or military-style equipment] from the federal government through excess equipment transfers, asset forfeiture, and grants.)
Maintaining North Korea's seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States.

Whereas the USS Pueblo is a commissioned ship of the United States Navy captured by North Korea on January 23, 1968; Whereas the USS Pueblo carried three 50-caliber machine guns and were not fired when the USS Pueblo was being seized by North Korean patrol boats and engaged in no hostilities against anyone, including North Korea; Whereas the United States has made clear that the USS Pueblo was on an intelligence collection mission in the Sea of Japan at the time of its seizure by North Korea; Whereas intelligence collection by vessels of this type is a standard and accepted practice in the world today; Whereas the USS Pueblo was engaged in a mission that is accepted by the navies and governments of the world; Whereas the USS Pueblo had strict orders to remain at all times at a distance more than 13 nautical miles from the nearest point in North Korean territory, in order to avoid any possible incident. The United States has no reason to believe the orders were not obeyed; Whereas even in the case of a warship that has entered territorial waters, the coastal state is not entitled to assert any jurisdiction over it other than to require the warship to leave the territorial sea if the warship does not comply with regulations of the coastal state concerning passage through the territorial sea and disregards a request for compliance; Whereas the United States contends international law gives no such right to seize a foreign war vessel within the territorial waters of North Korea; and Whereas all evidence shows that the USS Pueblo was on the high seas: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) maintains North Korea’s seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law; and (2) declares that USS Pueblo is the property of the United States Government and it should be returned to the United States.

Summary: This resolution condemns North Korea's seizure of the USS Pueblo as a violation of international law and demands that the USS Pueblo be returned to the United States.
Recognizing the results of the free and fair elections for the new Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands held on November 9, 2017.

Whereas the United States supports the principles of democratic processes across the world; Whereas the Falkland Islands referendum of March 2013 clearly set out the wishes of the Islanders, when 99.8 percent of those who voted chose to maintain their status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom; Whereas the people of the Falkland Islands have the right to decide their own future as enshrined in the United Nations Charter and in Article One of the two United Nations Covenants on Human Rights, by which they freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development free from intimidation and harassment; Whereas it is the obligation of countries to respect the legally binding principle of self-determination; Whereas the Falkland Islands’ election on November 9, 2017, is an expression of that principle of self-determination; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States for over a century: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) welcomes the free, fair, and democratic elections of the Falkland Islands; (2) acknowledges that only the people of the Falkland Islands can determine the future of the Falkland Islands; and (3) recognizes the United Kingdom’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands for as long as the Islands desire to remain a self-governing Overseas Territory.

Summary: Welcomes the democratic elections of the Falkland Islands. Acknowledges that only the people of the Falkland Islands can determine their future. Recognizes the United Kingdom's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands for as long as the islands desire to remain a self-governing overseas territory.
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith; Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,600,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 1,900 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on May 15, 2018, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.

Summary: Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions. Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the first session of the 115th Congress.
Condemning the violent "Stop Cop City" movement in Atlanta, Georgia.

Stop Cop City Whereas the violence occurred at the construction site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as Cop City Whereas violent protesters and rioters in the Stop Cop City Whereas, on March 5, 2023, this group clashed with the Atlanta Police Department, and 23 people were arrested on domestic terrorism charges for attacking officers and destroying equipment; Whereas only 2 of those arrested were from the State of Georgia and would have a relevant voice on policing issues in Atlanta and the State; Whereas destruction of property and vandalism, including the use of Molotov cocktails and fireworks, further damages the local ecology despite the protesters’ claims of opposing ecological destruction Whereas such violence perpetuates the trend of violent attacks against law enforcement and public officials; Whereas sentiments of the Defund Police Whereas major urban cities saw a 42 percent increase in homicides and a 34 percent increase in aggravated assaults in 2022 as compared to 2019; Whereas, in 2021, law enforcement agencies across the Nation were short 7 percent of filling budgeted positions, and retirements were up 45 percent; Whereas the Training Center would positively contribute to proper training of police officers; and Whereas the Training Center is necessary for morale and recruitment efforts and will include important trainings, such as deescalation, crisis intervention, civil rights history education, mental health, and more: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives condemns the recent violence near Atlanta, Georgia; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement must be supported to carry out their jobs and protect American lives.

Summary: This resolution condemns the recent violence near Atlanta, Georgia, and expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement must be supported.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 2 through June 8, 2024, as "National Trailer Safety Week" in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper towing techniques and maintenance.

National Trailer Safety Week Whereas National Trailer Safety Week Whereas educating end-users is crucial to utilize the connections that dealers and manufacturers have with consumers in order to raise awareness of proper towing techniques and maintenance; Whereas national trailer growth remains high, with 980,000 new light- and medium-duty trailers registered in 2023; and Whereas the National Association of Trailer Manufacturer’s Trailer Safety Week reaches hundreds of thousands of individuals each year, and is the first nationwide traffic safety initiative aimed at addressing safe towing practices for light- and medium-duty trailers: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Trailer Safety Week (2) expresses strong support for— (A) the goals and ideals of National Trailer Safety Week; (B) efforts to increase awareness of the importance of being committed to trailer safety; (C) educating end-users about proper trailer maintenance and usage; (D) creating a stronger partnership and alliance between stakeholders of the industry, including suppliers, trailer dealers, and manufacturers, and end-users; and (E) encouraging the people of the United States to participate in National Trailer Safety Week events and activities, and educate themselves and others on the importance of regularly inspecting, maintaining, and operating light- and medium-duty trailers.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Trailer Safety Week and expresses strong support for efforts to increase awareness of the importance of being committed to trailer safety.