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Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2017, as "National Pi Day".

National Pi Day Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will continue infinitely without repeating, and has been calculated to over thirteen trillion digits; Whereas Pi is a recurring constant that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering; Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children's education, and children who perform better in math and science have higher graduation and college attendance rates; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas according to the 2011 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by the National Center for Education Statistics, American children in the 4th and 8th grades were outperformed by students in other countries including Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; Whereas since 1995, the United States has shown only minimal improvement in math and science test scores; Whereas by the 8th grade, United States males outperform females on the science portion of the TIMSS survey, especially in biology, physics, and earth science, and the lowest United States scores in math and science are found in minority and impoverished school districts; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and in order to compete in a 21st century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in math and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 66 years ago; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child's education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2017, is an appropriate day for National Pi Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Pi Day (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.

Summary: Supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world. Recognizes the continuing importance of the math and science education programs of the National Science Foundation. Encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them in the study of mathematics.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,542,031 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $5,542,031 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 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 House Committee on Veterans' Affairs for the 116th Congress.
Expressing the sense of the House that a Contract with America should restore American competitiveness.

Whereas Congress should conclude a Contract with America to restore American competitiveness; Whereas a Contract with America should include a roadmap to move American competitiveness forward; and Whereas Drs. Michael Porter and Jan Rivkin have developed an eight point plan to restore American competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House that a Contract with America should include a roadmap to restore American competitiveness by— (1) simplifying the corporate tax structure with lower statutory rates and no loopholes; (2) taxing overseas profits earned by American multinational companies only where they are earned; (3) easing the immigration of highly skilled individuals; (4) responsibly developing America’s shale-gas and oil reserves; (5) aggressively addressing distortions and abuses in the international trading system; (6) improving American logistics, communications, and energy infrastructure; (7) simplifying and streamlining Federal regulation; and (8) creating a sustainable Federal budget, including entitlement reform.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a Contract with America should include a roadmap to restore American competitiveness by: simplifying the corporate tax structure with lower statutory rates and no loopholes; taxing overseas profits earned by American multinational companies only where they are earned; easing the immigration of highly skilled individuals; responsibly developing America's shale-gas and oil reserves; aggressively addressing distortions and abuses in the international trading system; improving American logistics, communications, and energy infrastructure; simplifying and streamlining federal regulation; and creating a sustainable federal budget, including entitlement reform.
Providing for bipartisan subpoena authority during the 116th Congress.

That during the 116th Congress: (1) In all matters referred to by the Speaker in her announcement of September 24, 2019, the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or any other committee involved shall have coequal subpoena power. (2) Subpoenas may be authorized under this paragraph by the chairman and the ranking minority member acting jointly, or, if either declines to act, by the other acting alone, except that in the event either so declines, either shall have the right to refer to the committee for decision the question whether such authority shall be so exercised and the committee shall be convened promptly to render that decision. (3) Subpoenas and interrogatories so authorized may be issued over the signature of the chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them. The chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them (or, with respect to any deposition, answer to interrogatory, or affidavit, any person authorized by law to administer oaths) may administer oaths to any witness.

Summary: This resolution provides that in all matters referred to by the Speaker of the House in her announcement on September 24, 2019, of an impeachment inquiry of the President, the chairmen and ranking minority members of all committees involved shall have coequal subpoena power.
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2019, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that when looking at cancer we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas in 2019, there will be an estimated 1,762,450 new cancer cases diagnosed and 606,880 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States after accidents, and in 2019 an estimated 11,060 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer and 1,190 will die from it; and Whereas February 4, 2019, would be an appropriate date to designate as Cancer Prevention Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day; (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.
In the Matter of Nancy Pelosi.

That pursuant to Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the United States Constitution, Representative Nancy Pelosi, be, and she hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives and the Office of the Speaker is declared to be vacant.

Summary: This resolution expels Representative Nancy Pelosi from the House of Representatives and declares the Office of the Speaker to be vacant.
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2024, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".

National Cancer Prevention Day Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that, when looking at cancer, we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas, in 2024, there will be an estimated 2,001,140 new cancer cases diagnosed and 611,720 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas cancer is the leading disease-related cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States, and in 2024 an estimated 9,620 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer, and 1,040 will die from it; Whereas President Biden has reignited the Cancer Moonshot to encourage all Americans, companies, institutions, and organizations to work together to cut the death rate from cancer by 50 percent over the next 25 years; and Whereas February 4, 2024, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Cancer Prevention Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.
Reaffirming that voting is a fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens and recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms that voting is a fundamental right of all eligible United States citizens, protected by the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment; and (2) recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

Summary: This resolution reaffirms that voting is a fundamental right of citizenship and declares that allowing immigrants not legally in the country the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of U.S. citizens.
Recognizing the 48th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Whereas, since 1975, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese have resettled in the United States and built vibrant communities across the United States which contribute to the rich diversity of the Nation; Whereas, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces in an event known as Black April Fall of Saigon Whereas members of the South Vietnamese military fought side by side with the United States Armed Forces in defense of the ideals of democracy and freedom; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have continuously advocated for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and spoken out against human rights abuses by the Vietnamese Government; and Whereas Vietnam continues to hold one of the worst records on human rights in the region, violating religious freedom, obstructing press freedom, restricting its own citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly, and detaining prisoners of conscience: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of the 48th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; (2) honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 48 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam; (3) honors the service of members of the United States Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (4) honors the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam; and (5) encourages all citizens of the United States to join in remembering Black April and the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community, and calling for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the significance of the 48th anniversary of Black April and the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, when South Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces. The resolution also honors (1) the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; and (2) the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the success of Operation Streamline and the importance of prosecuting first time illegal border crossers.

Whereas the Border Patrol’s Yuma Sector has long grappled with the crossing of illegal aliens and has seen illegal traffic decline precipitously from the early 2000s to the present; Whereas a combination of increased manpower, technology implementation, and the delivery of appropriate consequences have resulted in gains in border security in the Yuma Sector; Whereas a key to the success in the Yuma Sector has been the implementation of Operation Streamline, a program established in 2005 that was described by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as a DHS partnership with the Department of Justice, … a geographically focused operation that aims to increase the consequences for illegally crossing the border by criminally prosecuting illegal border-crossers. Whereas known for its zero-tolerance Whereas among the various consequences delivered to illegal crossers by the Department of Homeland Security, Operation Streamline is associated with a recidivism rate that is well below average and has seen a steady decrease in recidivism in recent years; Whereas the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona will reportedly no longer be prosecuting those apprehended crossing the border illegally for the first time; and Whereas according to the Sheriff of Yuma County, Operation Streamline had a deterrent effect in Yuma County, which gained a reputation as an area to avoid crossing into because if caught, you were assured to go to court and possibly face penalties has been severely diluted. That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) gains made in border security in the Yuma Sector and positive trends in recidivism rates are of critical importance to those living and working in the border region and to the Nation as a whole; (2) refusing to prosecute first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline will jeopardize border security gains; (3) the border security steps that have led to some measure of improvement on the border, such as the historical implementation of Operation Streamline, should be preserved; and (4) the executive branch should immediately remove any issued or related prohibition, policy, guidance, or direction to cease prosecuting first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: gains made in border security in the Border Patrol's Yuma Sector and positive trends in recidivism rates are of critical importance to those living and working in the border region and to the nation; refusing to prosecute first time illegal border crossers will jeopardize those gains and the executive branch should remove any policy or direction to cease prosecuting first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline; the border security steps that have led to some measure of improvement on the border, such as the historical implementation of Operation Streamline, should be preserved.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Kustoff. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Norman. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Kustoff to the Committee on Ways and Means and Representative Norman to the Committee on Financial Services.
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and the Workforce Mr. Estes of Kansas. Committee on Small Business Mr. Estes of Kansas. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Small Business.
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Hoyer, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Ruppersberger, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Cuellar, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Cartwright, Ms. Meng, Mr. Pocan, Mr. Aguilar, Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Case, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Harder of California, Ms. Wexton, Mr. Trone, Ms. Underwood, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Morelle. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $10,119,889 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $10,514,565 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 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 House Committee on Ways and Means for the 116th Congress.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Purple Star Families Week".

Purple Star Families Week Whereas it is recognized that wounds sustained through armed service to the United States of America are both visible and invisible; Whereas these invisible wounds are frequently undertreated and poorly healed; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has determined that an average of more than 20 veterans die by suicide per day; Whereas veterans account for a disproportionate percentage of all adult suicides in the United States; Whereas surviving family members of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of war are often forgotten and isolated; Whereas these family members lose their link to the support and strength of the military and veteran communities after their loss; Whereas the need for formal recognition of these families is vital to the strength, health, and survival of the community of United States veterans; Whereas these families may be designated for recognition and support as Purple Star Families Whereas the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, is an appropriate week to designate as Purple Star Families Week That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Purple Star Families Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Purple Star Families Week.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-11 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 Financial Services; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for a division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. April 3, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1343) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans.