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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Seventeenth 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 $8,726,141 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 $8,726,141 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 House Committee on Foreign Affairs for the 117th Congress.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that individual choice in health insurance should be protected.

Whereas more than 159 million Americans under the age of 65 are enrolled in private health insurance through their employer; Whereas more than 14 million Americans under the age of 65 are enrolled in private health insurance that they purchase on their own behalf; Whereas more than 22 million Americans receive Medicare benefits through a Medicare Advantage plan offered by a private entity; Whereas private health insurance coverage often provides benefits that are more robust than benefits offered under a Federal or State health program and at cost that is lower than under a Federal or State health program; and Whereas H.R. 1384 from the 116th Congress and similar bills would make the offering of private health insurance unlawful, snatching away the health insurance millions of Americans have, like, and rely on in favor of government rationing of care: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to protect and promote individual choice in health insurance for the American people and prevent any Medicare for All

Summary: This resolution affirms that the federal government should protect individual choice in health insurance and prevent any Medicare for All proposal that would eliminate private health plans.
Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that the House of Representatives commits to the consideration of a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684.

That the House of Representatives commits to the consideration of a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684 not later than September 28, 2021.

Summary: This resolution expresses the commitment of the House of Representatives to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684 (providing funding for infrastructure projects) not later than September 28, 2021.
Supporting the designation of May 17, 2024, as "Endangered Species Day".

Endangered Species Day Whereas plants and wildlife provide incalculable services for humankind, including health, cultural, economic, recreational, and spiritual benefits, among others; Whereas, in the United States and around the world, more than 2,300 species are recognized as at risk of extinction now or in the foreseeable future, and many more are experiencing declines in populations and future viability; Whereas the planet is experiencing a biodiversity crisis, which many scientists conclude is the sixth mass extinction event, with plant and wildlife species across the globe facing heightened risk of extinction that is largely driven by human activity; Whereas climate change, large-scale changes in land use, and habitat destruction pose existential threats to species; Whereas the United States has prioritized the conservation and recovery of imperiled species by enacting the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other landmark conservation statutes; Whereas conservation and protection efforts implemented under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 have successfully prevented the extinction of more than 99 percent of species designated as threatened or endangered, including the critically imperiled California condor, whooping crane, and black-footed ferret; Whereas many at-risk species have significant cultural and subsistence values to Tribal, indigenous, and Native Alaskan communities, whose Tribal leadership, ancestral lands, and traditional ecological knowledge play an invaluable role in species conservation and recovery; Whereas the United States has the opportunity to stem threats to endangered and threatened species by enacting and implementing bold policies and conservation initiatives, including conserving at least 30 percent each of the Nation’s lands and waters by the year 2030; and Whereas the recovery of species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 is a remarkable success that should be celebrated: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Endangered Species Day (2) recognizes the intrinsic value of plants and wildlife as part of the United States environmental heritage, and the invaluable role that the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has played in safeguarding at-risk species; and (3) acknowledges the continued importance of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other conservation measures to protect threatened and endangered species and address the biodiversity crisis.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Endangered Species Day.
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

That Cheryl L. Johnson of the State of Louisiana be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives. That Paul D. Irving of the State of Florida be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. That Catherine Szpindor of the Commonwealth of Virginia be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. That Reverend Doctor Margaret Grun Kibben of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects the following officers of the House of Representatives: (1) Cheryl L. Johnson as Clerk, (2) Paul D. Irving as Sergeant-at-Arms, (3) Catherine Szpindor as Chief Administrative Officer, and (4) Rev. Dr. Margaret Grun Kibben as Chaplain.
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

That on such date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives may designate, official photographs of the House may be taken while the House is in actual session. Payment for the costs associated with taking, preparing, and distributing such photographs may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2022 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

National Dyslexia Awareness Month Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; and Whereas October 2022 is an appropriate month to designate as National Dyslexia Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Supporting the designating of March 18, 2023, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

National Osceola Turkey Day Whereas wild turkey has been an important part of the history and family traditions of the United States; Whereas wild turkey was on the table at the very first Thanksgiving, and turkey continues to be a mainstay during many holiday traditions; Whereas wild turkey is a healthy, organic, and delicious source of lean protein; Whereas 5 subspecies of wild turkey inhabit North America; Whereas, in the United States, turkey hunters have spent $76,900,000 per year since 1985 with an economic impact of $128,700,000 annually; Whereas Florida has a rich history of wild turkey hunting, management, and research; Whereas Florida is home to the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program, which is the largest public-private partnership program in the United States for the maintenance of wild turkey habitat on wildlife management areas and other public lands open to hunting; Whereas, since the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program began in 1994, upwards of 1,000,000 acres of upland habitat have received funding for turkey habitat management efforts; Whereas, in the 2022 Florida spring wild turkey season, 25,290 hunters participated in turkey hunting, including 4,744 non-residents of the Sunshine State; Whereas, in Florida, revenue generated from the sale of wild turkey permits is used for conservation, research, and management of wild turkeys or to promote the cultural heritage of hunting; Whereas turkey hunters are an important part of the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program, and the money generated from the sale of turkey permits, which are a requirement for hunting wild turkeys in Florida unless exempt, allows the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to make significant contributions to the program each year; Whereas Florida is home to 2 subspecies of wild turkey, the eastern wild turkey and the Osceola or Florida wild turkey; Whereas the Osceola is 1 of 5 subspecies of wild turkey in North America; Whereas the Osceola turkey exists only in peninsular Florida; Whereas the Osceola subspecies of wild turkey is often perceived as mysterious and the most difficult to harvest because of its small geographic range and the often swampy habitat where it is found; Whereas hunters in pursuit of all 4 subspecies of turkey in the United States, known as a Grand Slam Whereas March 4, 2023, is the opening day of turkey harvesting season in part of Florida, and March 18, 2023, is the opening day for the entire state: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Osceola Turkey Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Osceola Turkey Day.
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 Agriculture: Ms. Blunt Rochester. Committee on the Budget: Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Khanna, Ms. Jayapal, and Mr. Carbajal. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Ted Lieu of California. Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Hanabusa, Ms. Barragán, Mr. Soto, Mr. Panetta, Mr. McEachin, and Mr. Brown of Maryland. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mrs. Demings, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, and Mr. Raskin. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Rosen. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Evans and Mrs. Murphy of Florida. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Correa. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2) the Budget; (3) Foreign Affairs; (4) Natural Resources; (5) Oversight and Government Reform; (6) Science, Space, and Technology; (7) Small Business; and (8) Veterans’ Affairs.
Recognizing the disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2023, as "D.C. Statehood Day".

D.C. Statehood Day Whereas the United States was founded on the principles of consent of the governed and no taxation without representation; Whereas District of Columbia residents are denied voting representation in Congress and full local self-government; Whereas the District of Columbia pays more per capita Federal taxes than any State and pays more Federal taxes than 23 States; Whereas statehood would give District of Columbia residents voting representation in Congress and full local self-government; Whereas Congress has the constitutional authority to pass the District of Columbia statehood bill, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), which would admit the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth and reduce the size of the Federal district; Whereas the Admissions Clause of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to admit new States, and all 37 new States were admitted by Congress; Whereas no State would have to consent to the admission of the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth; Whereas the District Clause of the Constitution gives Congress plenary authority over the Federal district and establishes a maximum size of the Federal district, but not a minimum size nor a location of the Federal district; Whereas the 23d Amendment to the Constitution allows the Federal district to participate in the electoral college, while not establishing a minimum size nor a location of the Federal district; Whereas the Constitution does not establish any prerequisites for new States, but Congress has generally considered 3 factors— (1) population and resources; (2) support for statehood; and (3) commitment to democracy; Whereas the District of Columbia has a larger population than 2 States; Whereas the District of Columbia has a larger gross domestic product than 16 States and a higher per capita gross domestic product than any State; Whereas the District of Columbia has a higher per capita personal income than any State; Whereas the District of Columbia has a triple-A bond rating; Whereas 86 percent of District of Columbia residents voted for statehood in 2016; and Whereas District of Columbia residents have been fighting for voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for more than 200 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of D.C. Statehood Day (2) calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51).

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of D.C. Statehood Day and calls on Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51).
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Small Business (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,037,400 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $3,249,637 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 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: Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 115th Congress.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Labor to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in the Secretary's possession relating to Unemployment Insurance fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic.

That the Secretary of Labor is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication in the Secretary’s possession (or any portion of any such communication) between Department of Labor officials during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on the date of the adopting of this resolution, relating to Unemployment Insurance funds authorized by COVID-19 pandemic programs flowing to criminal syndicates and fraudsters in foreign countries, including, but not limited to, China and Russia.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of Labor to provide the House of Representatives with any documents and communications during the period beginning on March 1, 2020, and ending on the date of adoption of this resolution that relate to unemployment insurance funds authorized by COVID-19 pandemic programs flowing to criminal syndicates and fraudsters in foreign countries (e.g., China and Russia).
Honoring North Carolinians and other members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in the attack on the Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021.

Whereas Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, born in Roseville, a subsection of Sacramento, California, and assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, made the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on the Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021; Whereas Army Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, assigned to 9th PSYOP Battalion, 8th PSYOP Group, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, made the ultimate sacrifice during such attack; Whereas members of the Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant Darin T. Hoover of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo of Lawrence, Massachusetts, Corporal Hunter Lopez of Indio, California, Corporal Daegan W. Page of Omaha, Nebraska, Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez of Logansport, Indiana, Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza of Rio Bravo, Texas, Missouri, Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum of Jackson, Wyoming, Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola of Rancho Cucamonga, California, Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui of Norco, California, and Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz of St. Charles, Missouri, all made the ultimate sacrifice during such attack; Whereas Navy Hospital Corpsman Third Class Maxton W. Soviak of Berlin Heights, Ohio, made the ultimate sacrifice during such attack; and Whereas all those who served, fought, or perished in the overall Global War On Terror have served valiantly in defense of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, and their fellow members of the Armed Forces served their country with honor and distinction and represent the very best of the United States; and (2) the United States honors those brave members of the Armed Forces and their families and shall never forget the services they rendered and sacrifices they made in the defense of their grateful Nation.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Marine Corps Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, Army Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, and their fellow members of the Armed Forces served the country with honor and distinction and the United States honors those members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Expressing support for designation of July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Whereas sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels, and it can arise any where in the body; Whereas more than 13,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with sarcoma last year, more than 5,000 died, and 50,000 are struggling with the disease at any one time; Whereas 1 percent of the cancers diagnosed in adults and 15 percent of cancers diagnosed in children each year are sarcoma; Whereas more than 50 subtypes of sarcomas have been identified; Whereas the National Cancer Institute recognizes that sarcoma is often misdiagnosed and underreported; and Whereas July would be an appropriate month to designate as National Sarcoma Awareness Month to raise awareness of the disease and encourage more individuals to get properly diagnosed and treated: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month.