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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Seventeenth 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, 2021 and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $10,514,565 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 Ways and Means for the 117th Congress.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned.

defund disband dismantle abolish That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the House— (1) recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of law enforcement who keep our communities and our Nation safe; and (2) condemns calls to defund disband dismantle abolish

Summary: This resolution recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of law enforcement. It also condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.
Expressing support for the recognition of April 30 through May 6, 2023, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Whereas Wildfire Preparedness Week increases awareness of the threat of wildfires and knowledge of lifesaving tactics; Whereas Wildfire Preparedness Week, like other designated weeks or days for natural disasters, promotes educational initiatives, encourages community programming, and increases overall knowledge and preparedness; Whereas the effects of long-term exposure to wildfire smoke will harm more people, as particle pollution triggers asthma attacks, heart attacks, and strokes, and can kill; Whereas firefighters are on the frontlines and are at an increased risk of developing cancer and respiratory diseases because they are exposed to smoke and hazardous chemicals in the line of duty; Whereas, in 2022, there were 68,988 wildfires that burned 7,577,183 acres, and in California there were 7,490 wildfires and over 362,455 acres burned; Whereas nearly 85 percent of wildland fires in the United States are caused by humans; Whereas, from January 1, 2023, there have been over 11,910 wildfires and over 351,000 acres burned; Whereas the wildfire season in California increases every year in length and frequency of fires; Whereas the United States experienced a large number of wildfires from West Coast to East Coast; and Whereas preventative measures exist to help individuals and communities increase their fire resilience through— (1) evacuation planning and assistance for people and their animals; (2) vegetation and forest management; and (3) limited use of combustibles during high heat or drier seasons, including fireworks, exhaust, and open flames: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week; (2) supports resources and educational initiatives that communicate how affected communities can take preventative measures such as instituting early warning systems and reducing unplanned human ignitions, as well as how to safely and efficiently evacuating people and their animals; and (3) encourages increased awareness of and preparedness for the threat of wildfires and subsequent suppression efforts.

Summary: This resolution supports (1) the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week; and (2) resources and educational initiatives that communicate how affected communities can take preventative measures such as instituting early warning systems and reducing unplanned human ignitions, as well as how to safely and efficiently evacuate people and their animals.
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, threats and incidents of violence have been directed at law-abiding, patriotic Americans of African, Arab, and South Asian descent, particularly members of the Islamic faith; Whereas, on September 14, 2001, the House of Representatives passed a concurrent resolution condemning bigotry and violence against Arab-Americans, American Muslims, and Americans from South Asia in the wake of the terrorist attacks; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,600,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 3,700 Muslims serve on active duty and over 1,900 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide, and is the 9th month of the Muslim calendar year; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan commences at dusk on May 26, 2017, and continues for one lunar month: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) during this time of conflict, in order to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.

Summary: Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions. Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with each of the two amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except that the question of adoption of the motion shall be divided between the two House amendments. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown. 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) 40 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit. September 28, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3210) making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.
Honoring the life and achievements of Lucretia Mott and the 140th anniversary of her death.

Whereas November 11, 2020, marks the 140th anniversary of the passing of Lucretia Mott in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania; Whereas Lucretia Mott was born in January 1793, in Nantucket, Massachusetts; Whereas, in 1833, Lucretia Mott was chosen as president of the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society after traveling around the country giving lectures on religion, slavery abolition, temperance, and peace; Whereas, in 1840, Lucretia Mott met Elizabeth Cady Stanton at a World Anti-Slavery Conference, and because of their sex were denied the rights to participate, thus beginning their fights to advance the rights of women; Whereas, in 1848, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton launched the American women’s rights movement at the Seneca Falls Convention to discuss the social, civil, and religious rights of women; Whereas as a founder of the Seneca Falls Convention, Lucretia Mott, along with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Martha C. Wright, and Mary Ann McClintock, wrote the Declaration of Sentiments, which stated that all men and women are created equal Whereas Lucretia Mott, with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, founded the organized women’s rights movement in the United States; Whereas, in 1857, Lucretia Mott and her family moved to a farm called Roadside in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania, which became a station in the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves to stop at before continuing their journeys up North; Whereas, in 1876, Mott represented the National Woman Suffrage Association and called for the impeachment of United States leaders due to taxation without representation; and Whereas, on November 11, 1880, Lucretia Mott passed away at 87 years of age: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life of Lucretia Mott and her achievements as a suffragette and abolitionist; and (2) honors and, on behalf of the United States, expresses deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of Lucretia Mott to her country.

Summary: This resolution honors the the life of Lucretia Mott and her achievements as a suffragette and abolitionist and expresses appreciation for her service to her country.
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 more than 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 to more than 383,000; Whereas immigrant veterans own more than 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 October 31 through November 4, 2022, 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.
Recognizing small business leadership in combating climate change.

Whereas decades of global industrial activity has contributed to harmful carbon emissions that are a leading cause of climate change; Whereas the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) held in Glasgow, Scotland, emphasized the need of the public sector and private industry to come together and commit to assisting small businesses to take climate action; Whereas during COP26, private industry leaders announced their commitment by 2030 to help 1,000,000 small businesses in the United States to reduce their carbon emissions by 50 percent, aligned with the Race to Zero Pledge of the United Nations; Whereas small businesses comprise 90 percent of the global business population, deliver 43.5 percent of the United States gross domestic product, and are critical contributors in solving the climate crisis; Whereas there are 31,700,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas alternative fuel vehicle and hybrid vehicle manufacturing supports 86,912 jobs in the United States; Whereas biomass electric power generation supports 12,039 jobs in the United States; Whereas the ENERGY STAR program supports 729,622 jobs in the United States; Whereas energy storage supports 83,304 jobs in the United States; Whereas hydroelectric power generation supports 63,131 jobs in the United States; Whereas the nuclear electric power generation supports 58,002 jobs in the United States; Whereas the nuclear fuels industries supports 8,768 jobs in the United States; Whereas solar electric power generation supports 316,575 jobs in the United States; Whereas wind energy generation supports 116,817 jobs in the United States; Whereas woody biomass fuel for energy and cellulosic biofuels support 32,442 jobs in the United States; and Whereas addressing climate change effectively and ensuring sustainable prosperity for small businesses will require public-sector, private-sector, and cross-sector partnerships to facilitate the development and deployment of innovative solutions to combat climate change: Now, therefore be it That the House of Representatives is committed to— (1) empowering small businesses in the United States to make a measurable, positive impact on the environment and become more resilient to a changing planet; and (2) securing a more sustainable future.

Summary: This resolution encourages small businesses to contribute to environmental improvement and sustainability.
Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their historic championship victory in the 2022 National Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on June 16, 2022, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics by a score of 103–90 in an extraordinary game 6 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, to win the 2022 National Basketball Association (referred to in this preamble as the NBA Whereas the Golden State Warriors captured their fourth championship in 8 years, and their seventh championship in franchise history; Whereas the Warriors went on a first-half scoring run of 21 unanswered points, the longest in the NBA Finals in the past 50 years; Whereas the Warriors have won at least 1 game on the road in the last 27 playoff series, the longest such streak in NBA history; Whereas Wardell Stephen Curry, Jr., won his first NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award for impeccable leadership on the court, averaging 31.2 points per game; Whereas Klay Thompson battled back from 2 potentially career-ending injuries stemming from the 2019 NBA Finals to win his fourth NBA Finals Championship; Whereas Draymond Green remains one of the best defensive players in the NBA; Whereas Andrew Wiggins won his first ever NBA Championship title after a critical game 5 performance that carried the Warriors to their third victory in the series; Whereas every other member of the 2021–2022 Golden State Warriors team contributed to this championship, including— (1) Nemanja Bjelica; (2) Chris Chiozza; (3) Andre Iguodala; (4) Jonathan Kuminga; (5) Damion Lee; (6) Kevon Looney; (7) Moses Moody; (8) Gary Payton II; (9) Jordan Poole; (10) Otto Porter, Jr.; (11) Juan Toscano-Anderson; (12) Quinndary Weatherspoon; and (13) James Wiseman; Whereas Head Coach Steve Kerr won his ninth NBA Championship title as a player and a coach, making him the only person in NBA history to have at least 3 rings as a player and a coach; Whereas Joe Lacob, Peter Guber, and Bob Myers have built one of the most exciting and high-performing franchises in NBA history; Whereas the dedicated fan base of the Golden State Warriors has offered unrelenting, passionate support to the team; and Whereas, both on and off the court, the Golden State Warriors are an immense source of pride for the Bay Area and the entire Golden State Warriors fan base: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2022 National Basketball Association Finals; (2) recognizes the historic achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2021–2022 season; and (3) celebrates the selfless teamwork and extraordinary character, pride, determination, and hard work of the Golden State Warriors.

Summary: This resolution congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2022 National Basketball Association Finals.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a point of order against legislation that cuts Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) Point of order It shall not be in order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the Houses, or conference report that would— (1) result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits scheduled under title II of the Social Security Act; (2) increase either the early or full retirement age for the benefits described in paragraph (1); (3) privatize Social Security; (4) result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, benefits under the Medicare program under title XVIII of such Act; or (5) result in a reduction of benefits or eligibility for individuals enrolled in, or eligible to receive medical assistance through, a State Medicaid plan or waiver under title XIX of such Act. (b) Waiver Paragraph (a) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. .

Summary: Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill, joint resolution, amendment, amendment between the chambers, or conference report that would: result in a reduction of guaranteed Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance benefits; increase either the early or full retirement age for such benefits; privatize Social Security; result in a reduction of guaranteed benefits for individuals entitled to, or enrolled for, Medicare benefits; or result in a reduction of benefits or eligibility for individuals enrolled in, or eligible to receive medical assistance through, a state Medicaid plan or waiver under Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs. Allows a waiver or suspension of this rule only by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Members.
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 Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Welch and Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Perlmutter and Mr. Tonko. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Adams. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Walz and Mr. McNerney. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Oversight and Government Reform; (2) Science, Space, and Technology; (3) Small Business; and (4) Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in the elementary and secondary schools of the United States.

Whereas civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service in the United States are on the decline; Whereas in past decades, civic education was a prominent component of the curriculum in our Nation’s schools; and Whereas the advancement of civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service are essential for the future health and welfare of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service are necessary to motivate and inspire future leaders of the United States; (2) elementary and secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to offer courses promoting civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service such as civics, government, economics, geography, history, and American history; (3) elementary and secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to integrate civic education, democratic engagement, governmental and constitutional knowledge, and social service in electives such as art, English language arts, music, mathematics, and science; (4) in order to measure students’ basic civic knowledge, secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to administer a test to seniors based on the official list of 100 civics questions and answers published and used by the Secretary of Homeland Security for purposes of administering the civics test component of naturalization examinations; and (5) elementary and secondary schools in the United States are encouraged to promote civic participation and social service, at Federal, State, and local levels, and encourage such participation from students and families.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in schools.  Encourages schools to test high schoool seniors on basic civic knowledge and to promote civic participation, democratic engagement, and social service.