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Expressing support for the designation of February 17 through February 24, 2024, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 10th anniversary of the "Give the Gift of Blue" program, which has donated more than 17,000 of the iconic FFA jackets to FFA members in need.

National FFA Week Give the Gift of Blue Whereas the National FFA Organization (referred to in this preamble as the FFA Whereas the mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education; Whereas the FFA has more than 945,000 members in 9,163 chapters in all 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia; Whereas the FFA welcomes all students; Whereas more than 13,000 FFA advisors and agricultural education teachers deliver an integrated model of agricultural education, providing students with an innovative and cutting-edge education; Whereas FFA facilitates formative experiences, altering the course of students’ lives for the better; Whereas FFA members develop the necessary career-readiness skills to continue their education in college or to enter the workforce immediately; Whereas FFA prepares members to be globally conscious citizens of their community, their State, their country, and the world; Whereas FFA provides opportunities to demonstrate literacy, advocacy, and technical skills in agriculture, food, and natural resources; Whereas the blue jacket’s origin dates to 1933 in Fredericktown, Ohio, by Universal Uniform Company; Whereas the jacket debuted at the 1933 National FFA Convention and were so popular, the convention’s official delegates made them part of the official FFA attire; Whereas 17,000 blue FFA jackets have been given to FFA members in need since 2014; and Whereas members of the FFA will celebrate National FFA Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National FFA Week (2) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (3) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (2) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Give the Gift of Blue program, which has donated more than 17,000 FFA blue jackets to FFA members in need.
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 Ethics: Mr. Brown of Maryland. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Tonko. Committee on Small Business: Mrs. Craig. Committee on Veterans Affairs: Mr. Levin of California (to rank immediately after Mr. Lamb). Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committees on (1) Ethics, (2) Natural Resources, (3) Small Business, and (4) Veterans' Affairs.
Recognizing Linemen, the profession of Linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women to protect public safety, and expressing support of designation of April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of Lineman is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas Linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events where these brave men and women work to make the scene safe for the other public safety heroes; Whereas Linemen work with thousands of volts of electricity high atop power lines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas Linemen must often work under dangerous conditions far from their families to construct and maintain the Nation’s energy infrastructure; Whereas Linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition or appreciation from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman’s Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of Linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Summary: Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety. Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of any bill or joint resolution carrying more than one subject.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Restrictions on bills and joint resolutions 12. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution carrying more than one subject. .

Summary: Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider any bill or joint resolution that carries more than one subject.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the landmark case Gideon v. Wainwright, in which the Supreme Court held that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases.

Whereas, on March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court recognized in Gideon v. Wainwright that counsel must be provided to indigent defendants in all felony cases; Whereas the Supreme Court held that providing counsel to indigent defendants in all felony cases meets the essential requirements of the 6th amendment to the United States Constitution; Whereas the Supreme Court held in Argersinger v. Hamlin that indigent defendants are entitled, under the 6th amendment to the United States Constitution, to court-appointed counsel in all cases where imprisonment is a possibility; Whereas 50 years after the Gideon v. Wainwright decision, excessive caseloads are preventing counsel for indigent defendants from providing quality representation; and Whereas the provision of counsel to indigent defendants often lacks fairness and increases the risk that poor people will be wrongfully convicted: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the decision in Gideon v. Wainwright; (2) encourages all people in the United States to recognize and honor the 50th anniversary of the Gideon v. Wainwright decision; and (3) supports strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.

Summary: Recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the decision in Gideon v. Wainwright (the Supreme Court held that indigent defendants have a right to be provided counsel in all felony cases). Expresses support for strategies to improve the criminal justice system to ensure that indigent defendants in all felony cases are adequately represented by counsel.
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Seventeenth 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. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution sets the daily meeting time for the House of Representatives.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women Veterans Recognition Week.

Whereas approximately 2,000,000 women in the United States are veterans; Whereas Florida has the second largest population of women veterans in the country; Whereas in 1943, Congress introduced and passed legislation to establish the Women’s Army Corps, which provided full military status to women; Whereas in 1967, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was amended to lift restrictions on the number and ranks of women in the military; Whereas women are now the fastest growing segment of the veteran community; Whereas women veterans have served in every branch of the military and in various roles including gunners, police, pilots, truck drivers, and fuel suppliers; Whereas women bring a unique skill set and perspective to military service; Whereas women veterans have selflessly and courageously served their country; Whereas women veterans deserve to be recognized for their incredible sacrifices and service; and Whereas March 10, 2019, through March 16, 2019, would be an appropriate week to recognize as National Women Veterans Recognition Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Women Veterans Recognition Week.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women Veterans Recognition Week.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

Whereas section 455 of title 28, United States Code, establishes the circumstances under which Justices, judges, or magistrate judges of the United States shall disqualify themselves from a case; Whereas under chapter 16 Whereas litigants can seek legal recourse through the United States courts to enforce section 455 of title 28, United States Code, and challenge the disposition of the underlying case, and complainants have administrative procedures under chapter 16 Whereas the Judicial Conference of the United States adopted a Code of Conduct for United States Judges, which uses language identical to the relevant portion of section 455 of title 28, United States Code, that judges or magistrate judges of the United States must abide by when deciding whether to recuse themselves from a case, but the Code does not apply to Justices of the United States; Whereas Justices of the United States are not bound by any written code of conduct; Whereas Justices of the United States each have unreviewable authority to determine whether there is an appearance of bias, conflict of interest, or other ethical justification sufficient for withdrawal from hearing, partaking in deliberations in, or joining in the resolution of, a case or controversy; Whereas the Federal Judicial Center has concluded that balancing the duty to decide the duty to disqualify Whereas the Constitution vests judicial power in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish; Whereas the separation of powers of the coordinate branches of government, as well as the independence of the judiciary, or the appearance of independence, may be compromised by extensive legislative or executive interference into that branch's functions; Whereas James Madison argued in Federalist Paper Number 10 that [n]o man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his integrity Whereas the Supreme Court has acknowledged in Republican Party of Minnesota v. White, and reiterated in Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co., that [t]he citizen's respect for judgments depends … upon the issuing court's absolute probity [j]udicial integrity is, in consequence, a state interest of the highest order That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the United States should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should subject themselves to the ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges or promulgate their own code of conduct.
Reaffirming the unique collaboration among United States nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians.

Whereas the Syrian civil war, now in its eighth year, has forced 14,000,000 Syrians to flee, more than half of the country’s pre-war population, with 6,500,000 internally displaced people (IDPs) still within the country; Whereas Operation Good Neighbor Whereas Operation Good Neighbor worked with United States nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to help forge unprecedented partnerships between the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Syrian NGOs, which opened a new channel for the delivery of humanitarian assistance; Whereas, as a result, food, fuel, medicine, ambulances, and medical supplies were flowing cross-border from Israel into southern Syria; Whereas this new channel permitted these goods to arrive at Israeli ports, and be trucked by the IDF through Israel to the border with Syria; Whereas at the border, the IDF transferred these containers to Syrian NGOs for transport and distribution to IDPs and local residents in previously hard-to-reach locations in southern Syria; Whereas United States NGOs, including faith-based organizations, facilitated the relationships between the Syrian NGOs and the IDF by providing overall coordination and support for this regional cooperation to help promote regional peace through a multifaceted humanitarian relief operation; Whereas the program initially reached only villages along the border, but expanded to a broader area of southern Syria, and as deliveries continued on a sustained basis, the initiative ultimately reached an even greater population; and Whereas in addition to the value of the humanitarian relief itself, the Syrian/Israeli partnerships, created and reinforced through the success of the new channel, demonstrated the value of cooperation and continues to serve as a role model for strengthened positive relations between Syrians and Israelis: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives hereby reaffirms the unique collaboration between United States non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations and Syrian NGOs and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for having provided vital aid to internally displaced people and local residents in southern Syria while also countering generations of hostility, promoting dialogue between neighbors, and ultimately advancing long-term stability in the region.

Summary: This resolution reaffirms the collaboration between U.S. nongovernmental organizations, including faith-based organizations, and Syrian nongovernmental organizations and the Israel Defense Forces in providing aid to internally displaced people and local residents in southern Syria.
Supporting the designation of October 2021 as "Down Syndrome Awareness Month" and supporting the goals and ideals of "Down Syndrome Awareness Month".

Down Syndrome Awareness Month Down Syndrome Awareness Month Whereas Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition, happening when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21; Whereas approximately 1 in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, or around 6,000 births per year; Whereas Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels; Whereas life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades, from 25 years of age in 1983, to 60 years of age in 2021; Whereas people with Down syndrome attend school and work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to society in many exceptional ways; Whereas recent studies have shown that employees with disabilities frequently match the work of their colleagues without disabilities; and Whereas high-quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care, and positive support from family, friends, and the community enable people with Down syndrome to lead fulfilling and productive lives: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Down Syndrome Awareness Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month (3) encourages awareness and education regarding Down syndrome; and (4) is committed to advancing the lives of people with Down syndrome, including the integration of people with Down syndrome within the workforce.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Down Syndrome Awareness Month.
Recognizing November 2023 as "National Family Caregivers Month".

National Family Caregivers Month Whereas in 2020, 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States provide essential care to millions of people each year, providing unpaid care worth an estimated $600,000,000,000 annually; Whereas family caregivers play a vital role in the healthcare system of the United States, supporting loved ones who have chronic illnesses, disabilities, and are aging; Whereas family caregivers, who are disproportionately women of color, often face significant challenges including financial strain, physical and emotional exhaustion, and social isolation; and Whereas National Family Caregivers Month That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes National Family Caregivers Month (2) commends the 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States who provide essential care to their loved ones and chosen family each day; (3) encourages Federal agencies, States, and the private sector to swiftly implement the steps described in the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers; (4) urges investment in policies that support family caregivers, including— (A) economic tax credits; (B) paid family and medical leave; (C) respite care; (D) home and community-based services; and (E) access to quality healthcare; and (5) encourages all people of the United States to learn more about family caregiving and to support their loved ones and neighbors who are providing care.

Summary: This resolution recognizes National Family Caregivers Month.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals play a critical role in emergency response; Whereas the work that public safety telecommunications professionals perform goes far beyond simply relaying information between the public and first responders; Whereas, when responding to reports of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children, the information obtained and actions taken by public safety telecommunications professionals form the foundation for an effective response; Whereas, when a hostage taker or suicidal individual calls 911, the first contact that individual has is with a public safety telecommunications professional, whose negotiation skills can prevent the situation from worsening; Whereas, during crises, public safety telecommunications professionals, while collecting vital information to provide situational awareness for responding officers— (1) coach callers through first aid techniques; and (2) give advice to those callers to prevent further harm; Whereas the work done by individuals who serve as public safety telecommunications professionals has an extreme emotional and physical toll on those individuals, which is compounded by long hours and the around-the-clock nature of the job; Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals should be recognized by all levels of government for the lifesaving and protective nature of their work; Whereas major emergencies, including natural disasters and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, highlight the dedication of public safety telecommunications professionals and their important work in protecting the public and police, fire, and emergency medical officials; and Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals are often called as witnesses to provide important testimony in criminal trials: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; (2) honors and recognizes the important and lifesaving contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to remember the value of the work performed by public safety telecommunications professionals.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honors and recognizes the contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals, and encourages the people of the United States to remember the value of these contributions.
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 Kevin McCarthy, a Representative from the State of California as Speaker, and Cheryl L. Johnson, a citizen of the State of Louisiana as Clerk, of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that the House has elected Kevin McCarthy and Cheryl L. Johnson as Speaker of the House and Clerk, respectively.
Designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother’s Day Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) designates a week annually as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week (A) performing acts of service and goodwill in their communities; and (B) celebrating the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Summary: This resolution designates an annual Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.