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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,072,103 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 $8,072,103 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 Foreign Affairs for the 116th Congress.
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

That the Senate be informed that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled; that Kevin McCarthy, a Representative from the State of California, has been elected Speaker; and that Cheryl L. Johnson, a citizen of the State of Louisiana, has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled and that Kevin McCarthy and Cheryl L. Johnson have been elected Speaker of the House and Clerk, respectively.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes.

That at any time after 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. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes. 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 amendments specified in this resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources. 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 Natural Resources 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 113–55. 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. 4315) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species.
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 859) to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 859) to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and the minority leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 859.

Summary: This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 859 (Protecting American Energy Jobs Act).
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence.

That rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Hearings related to moments of silence 7. Whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy in the United States or its territories involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, the Speaker shall announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) designated to hold a hearing on such event. Such hearing shall occur within ten legislative days of the day of the moment of silence. If the chair of the designated committee or subcommittee does not call the requested hearing within three calendar days of the Speaker’s announcement, a majority of the members of the committee or subcommittee may file in the offices of the committee or subcommittee their written notice that a hearing of the committee or subcommittee will be held. The written notice shall specify the date and hour of the hearing. The committee or subcommittee shall meet on that date and hour. Immediately upon the filing of the notice, the clerk of the committee or subcommittee shall notify all members of the committee or subcommittee that such hearing will be held and inform them of its date and hour. Such notice shall also be made publicly available in electronic form and shall be deemed to satisfy paragraph (g)(3)(A)(i) of clause 2 of this rule. Only the event that was the subject of the moment of silence may be considered at that hearing. .

Summary: Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives. Requires the Speaker, whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy in the United States or its territories involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, to announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee) designated to hold a hearing on the event.
Recognizing December 17, 2023, as the 30th anniversary of when the first B-2 stealth bomber touched down at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.

Whereas, on December 17, 1993, the first B–2 stealth bomber touched down at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri; and Whereas the B–2 stealth bomber is capable of delivering conventional and nuclear munitions at any time anywhere in the world: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) Recognizes as the 30th anniversary of when the first B–2 stealth bomber touched down at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri; and (2) acknowledges that the B–2 stealth bomber represents a vital part of the nuclear triad of the United States and is critical to the United States to project deterrence across the globe.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the first B-2 stealth bomber touching down at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri.
Urging the Administration to work with North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty in response to the Paris attacks.

Whereas terrorist attacks in Paris, France, killed an estimated 129 civilians at 7 different locations on November 13, 2015; Whereas ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks and vowed to carry out additional attacks against Western targets and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states; Whereas Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, signed at Washington, April 4, 1949, states that The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all … . Whereas France is a signatory of NATO and the November 13, 2015, attack qualifies as an armed attack Whereas NATO members, including France, invoked Article 5 less than 24 hours after the September 11, 2001, attacks in solidarity with the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives calls on the President to work closely with other North Atlantic Treaty Organization members to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty in response to the Paris attacks.

Summary: Calls on the President, in response to the Paris attacks, to work closely with other North Atlantic Treaty Organization members to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty (which states that "The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all . . . .").
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority should be suspended until Palestinian Authority Government Resolutions relating to providing a monthly salary to anyone imprisoned in Israel's prisons as a result of participation in the struggle against the Israeli occupation are repealed.

Whereas since fiscal year 2008, the annual regular-year United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza Strip has averaged approximately $500 million, including annual averages of approximately $200 million in direct budgetary assistance and $100 million in non-lethal security assistance for the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank; Whereas the Government Accountability Office has found some glaring insufficiencies in the vetting process of the foreign aid grants to the Palestinian Authority and as such it is very easy for United States foreign aid dollars to be used to provide a monthly stipend for accused terrorists; Whereas Palestinian Authority Government Resolutions 21 and 23 (2010) codified into law a longstanding Palestinian Authority practice of providing a monthly salary to anyone imprisoned in the occupation’s [Israel’s] prisons as a result of his participation in the struggle against the occupation. Whereas, according to the Palestinian Authority’s definition, more than 4,500 Palestinian prisoners as of December 2012 are serving time for terror-related offenses and are recipients of salaries allocated from the Palestinian Authority’s general salary budget that range from 2,400 to 12,000 shekels ($680 to $3,400) a month: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that United States foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority should be suspended until Palestinian Authority Government Resolutions 21 and 23 (2010) are repealed.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. foreign aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA) should be suspended until repeal of specified Palestinian Authority Government resolutions providing for payment of monthly salaries to certain persons in Israeli prisons.
Urging all Universities to designate and maintain a sexual assault coordinator on staff who can be accessed by student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on campus and in the surrounding community.

Whereas 11.2 percent of all students experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation (among all graduate and undergraduate students); and Whereas among undergraduate students, 23.1 percent of females and 5.4 percent of males experience rape or sexual assault through physical force, violence, or incapacitation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives, urges all colleges and universities to designate and maintain a full time sexual assault coordinator on staff who can assist student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to help ensure that all student victims receive appropriate guidance, health services, and legal assistance that they may need.

Summary: Urges colleges and universities to designate and maintain a full-time sexual assault coordinator on staff who can assist student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to help ensure that all student victims receive appropriate guidance, health services, and legal assistance that they may need.
Commending Korean and Korean-American veterans for their service to the United States during the Vietnam conflict.

Whereas Korean and Korean-American veterans of the Vietnam conflict served honorably throughout the conflict, fighting valiantly both in and alongside the United States Armed Forces, often making the ultimate sacrifice, with many later becoming United States citizens; Whereas the United States holds freedom, democracy, and self-determination as its highest ideals; Whereas the alliance forged between the United States and the Republic of Korea traces back to the Korean War; Whereas during the Vietnam conflict, more than 3 million members of the United States Armed Forces fought bravely to preserve and defend these ideals, among them many Korean Americans who earned citations for their heroism and honorable service; Whereas a minimum of 58,193 members of the United States Armed Forces were killed, more than 300,000 were wounded, and 2,000 are still missing in action; Whereas the Republic of Korea joined the Vietnam conflict to support the United States Armed Forces and the cause of freedom at the request of the United States; Whereas, from 1964 until the last soldier left Saigon on March 23, 1973, 325,517 members of the Republic of Korea’s Armed Forces served in Vietnam, the largest contribution of troops sent by an ally of the United States; Whereas the Republic of Korea forces fought bravely throughout the theater and were known for their dedication, tenacity, and effectiveness on the battlefield; Whereas in addition to those Korean Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam conflict, some of whom gave their lives for their country, during the conflict, 4,407 Republic of Korea troops were killed and 17,606 were injured, many in defense of United States friends and allies; Whereas it is estimated that thousands of veterans of the Vietnam conflict who fought for the cause of the United States under the flag of the Republic of Korea currently reside in the United States and that most of them have become United States citizens; Whereas it is estimated that 20 percent of Korean veterans of the Vietnam conflict suffer from significant injuries, including post-traumatic stress disorder, total disability, and the effects of the toxic defoliant Agent Orange; and Whereas Korean-American veterans of the Vietnam conflict upheld the highest ideals of the United States through their dedicated service and considerable sacrifices, with many continuing to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war to this day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives commends Korean and Korean-American veterans for their service to the United States during the Vietnam conflict.

Summary: Commends Korean and Korean American veterans for their service to the United States during the Vietnam conflict.
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Nancy Pelosi, a Representative from the State of California as Speaker, and Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as Clerk, of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that Nancy Pelosi has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Veterans Small Business Week".

National Veterans Small Business Week Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States trains individuals with the skills, discipline, and leadership necessary to establish and operate a successful business; Whereas there are approximately 2,500,000 veteran-owned small businesses in the United States, employing nearly 5,030,000 individuals; Whereas veteran-owned businesses make up over 9 percent of all businesses in the United States; Whereas veterans account for more than $1,140,000,000,000 in business receipts every year; Whereas veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than nonveterans; Whereas business ownership by women veterans has increased significantly, from 97,114 businesses in 2007 to 383,302 businesses in 2012; Whereas business ownership by immigrant veterans is over 62,000 businesses; Whereas the Small Business Administration serves more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, women veterans, and military spouses annually; Whereas the Small Business Administration will be hosting events honoring National Veterans Small Business Week Whereas Congress and the Small Business Administration will be celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week Whereas the week of November 1 through November 5, 2021, would be an appropriate time to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week That the House of Representatives joins with the Small Business Administration in— (1) supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week (2) supporting veterans through the Small Business Administration that funds veteran-owned small business, trains veterans for entrepreneurship, and supports veteran contracting; (3) celebrating the millions of people in the United States, especially the veterans of the United States and the spouses of those veterans, who benefit from the programs of the Small Business Administration; and (4) expressing appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the veterans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.

Summary: This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week, celebrates the millions of people in the United States—especially veterans and their spouses—who benefit from Small Business Administration programs, and expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
Expressing the sense of the of House of Representatives that the United States postal facility network is an asset of significant value and the United States Postal Service should take appropriate measures to maintain, modernize and fully utilize the existing post office network for economic growth.

Whereas the postal facility network is an integral part of universal service and should be modernized to make universal service relevant for the 21st century; Whereas the closure of post offices in rural communities would create an economic burden for people in the United States that depend on universal service for communication, package services, and non-typical postal services; Whereas the closure process of post offices does not adequately take into account community input; Whereas post office boxes represent the most economic and secure choice of mail delivery; Whereas post offices are recognized as secure and trustworthy, and could function as the location for other government services, community events, and emergency services; and Whereas post offices have become a part of the identity of rural communities, and provide a significant social value: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to modernize and maintain a post office network.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to modernize and maintain a post office network.
Honoring and recognizing the 40th anniversary of Cheyney University's historic, momentous, and epic 1978 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship win.

Whereas, since it was founded in 1837, Cheyney University has been a true treasure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Whereas the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the proud home of Cheyney University, the Nation’s first historically Black college and university (HBCU); Whereas, on March 18, 2018, Cheyney University will celebrate the 40th anniversary of its notable NCAA Division II Basketball Championship win; Whereas the Cheyney State College Wolves basketball team made history in 1978 when they defeated the team from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a score of 47–40 in Springfield, Missouri, bringing home the school’s first national championship victory; Whereas just as the victorious 2018 Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles defied all the odds to prove that underdogs can and will be victorious, so too did the number-4-ranked Cheyney State College Wolves by defeating the number-1-ranked University of Wisconsin-Green Bay team in the 1978 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship game; Whereas Coach John Chaney was the NCAA Division II Coach of the Year; and Whereas we extend congratulations to the entire 1978 Cheyney Wolves team, which included John Butts, Duane Coleman, All-American Milt Colston, Tournament MVP Andrew Fields, Kenny Hinson, Jeffrey Hutcherson, Roger Leysath, Gerald Mills, Charles Murphy, Gilbert Saunders, Arthur Stone, and John Walter—under the leadership of legendary Naismith Hall of Fame Coach John Chaney: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives proudly celebrates and recognizes Cheyney University on the 40th anniversary of their historic 1978 NCAA Division II championship win.

Summary: Recognizes Cheyney University in Pennsylvania on the 40th anniversary of their 1978 NCAA Division II Basketball Championship win.