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Congratulating Pope Francis on his election and recognizing his inspirational statements and actions.

Whereas on March 13, 2013, Archbishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, was elected Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church; Whereas his election marked the first time a Pope from the Americas has been selected; Whereas he is the first Jesuit to become Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church; Whereas he took the papal name of Francis, becoming the first pope to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, who was known for his devotion to humility and the poor; Whereas he has demonstrated his humility by choosing not to live in the lavish Apostolic Palace, living instead with the clergy and lay people in the Vatican guesthouse; Whereas on March 28, 2013, he broke from tradition during the washing of feet, when he washed the feet of 12 criminals, including two women, becoming the first pope to include women in the rite; Whereas on November 6, he displayed his charity by caressing a man with severe disfigurement, drawing comparisons to the actions of his namesake, St. Francis, whose kiss of a leper forever changed his life by solidifying his commitment to the poorest among us; Whereas when asked to describe himself during an interview with a Jesuit magazine, he replied I am a sinner Whereas his emphasis on humanitarian efforts to alleviate suffering serves as an inspiration to Congress and all Americans; Whereas his humility, his commitment to economic justice and improving the lives of the poor, and his outreach to individuals from all walks of life have been universally praised and are living examples of Jesus Christ’s message; and Whereas his call to end inequality has echoed across the globe and brought millions together in solidarity: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives congratulates Pope Francis on his election and recognizes his inspirational statements and actions.

Summary: Congratulates Pope Francis on his election and recognizes his inspirational statements and actions.
Supporting the World Bank Group to lead a worldwide COVID-19 economic recovery effort.

Whereas the worldwide COVID–19 pandemic is having a profound and serious impact on the global economy; Whereas the world is highly interconnected, and working together can defeat the spread of COVID–19; Whereas the poorest and most vulnerable countries could be hit the hardest by the COVID–19 pandemic by overwhelming their health care system and upending development projects; Whereas many of the world’s low- and middle-income countries are still in the early stages of the COVID–19 pandemic, but the effects of the pandemic are already being felt, as health systems are strained, and many aspects of society are injured; Whereas it is in the international security and prosperity interest of the United States to bolster economic and political stability in developing countries; Whereas, since its creation in 1944, the World Bank Group has been dedicated to providing financial assistance to developing countries to promote economic development; Whereas the World Bank Group finances critical development projects that would otherwise go unfunded by private investors, is uniquely positioned to address cross-border development challenges, and can effectively allocate aid globally based on need; Whereas high-income countries will be able to recover from the COVID–19 pandemic on their own, but low- and middle-income countries will struggle and need economic and technical assistance the World Bank Group can provide; and Whereas, in April, the World Bank Group announced efforts to respond to the COVID–19 pandemic in order to strengthen developing country responses and shorten the time to economically and socially recover: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States should support the World Bank Group to lead a worldwide effort to economically construct those areas around the world that have been and will be economically devastated by the effects of the COVID–19 pandemic; and (2) the United States recognizes the world needs to work together more collaboratively in order to overcome our shared challenges.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States (1) should support the World Bank Group to lead a global effort assisting areas that are economically impacted by the effects of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and (2) recognizes the need for global cooperation to overcome shared challenges.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any bill or resolution that is not reported from a committee of subject-matter jurisdiction requires a two-thirds vote to be considered as passed.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. A bill or resolution introduced in the House that is not reported by the committee of subject-matter jurisdiction may not be considered as passed or agreed to unless so determined by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the members voting, a quorum being present. .

Summary: This resolution prohibits any House measure that is not reported by the committee of subject-matter jurisdiction from being considered as passed or agreed to unless so determined by a two-thirds vote (a quorum being present).
Expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (referred to in this resolution as "FFA") Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.

National FFA Week FFA Whereas the mission of the Future Farmers of America (referred to in this resolution as the FFA Whereas the National FFA Organization was established in 1928; Whereas there are 735,038 FFA members, aged 12 to 21, in 8,817 chapters in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands; Whereas the National FFA Organization welcomes all students; Whereas more than 13,000 FFA advisors and agricultural education teachers deliver an integrated model of agricultural education, providing students with innovative and leading-edge education; Whereas 2022 marks 70 years of the National FFA Organization’s membership-magazine, The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons; Whereas there are more than 8,000,000 FFA alumni worldwide; Whereas FFA members collectively earn more than $4,000,000,000 annually through work-based learning experiences or supervised agriculture experiences; and Whereas members of the National FFA Organization will celebrate National FFA Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National FFA Week (2) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world; and (3) celebrates 70 years of the National FFA Organization’s membership magazine, The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of a 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 leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine.
Recognizing and honoring Dawn Wooten and the integral role that whistleblowers play in holding accountable those that endanger members of the public and violate this Nation's laws, often at great personal expense and risk.

Whereas more than 20 whistleblower statutes protect employees from retaliation for reporting violations of various laws related to public health and safety; Whereas whistleblowers put their careers and livelihood, as well as that of their families, at risk to alert authorities and the American public of grave abuses; Whereas, on September 14, 2020, a coalition of organizations filed a whistleblower complaint on behalf of Dawn Wooten, a nurse working at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia, alleging mistreatment of detained migrant women under United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, including medical neglect and a high rate of unnecessary hysterectomies without informed consent; Whereas Dawn Wooten has been a practicing nurse for more than 10 years, 3 of which she was employed at the Irwin County Detention Center; Whereas Dawn Wooten contends that she was demoted and reprimanded when she spoke out about abusive practices; Whereas the practices described in Dawn Wooten’s account, including the sterilization of migrant women without consent, constitute grave human rights violations; and Whereas Dawn Wooten’s allegations have been corroborated by other members of the Irwin County Detention Center medical staff, and one former detainee has come forward to share that she underwent an invasive surgery without her consent while being held at the facility: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the integral role that whistleblowers play in holding accountable those that endanger members of the public and violate this Nation’s laws, often at great personal expense and risk; (2) honors Dawn Wooten for her courage in alerting the American public to the reported abuses that took place at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia; and (3) encourages all people of the United States to follow Dawn Wooten’s example of bringing light to violations that endanger vulnerable populations, such as detained migrants.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the role of whistleblowers and honors Dawn Wooten for reporting about alleged unlawful practices occurring at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia.
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of Outdoor Afro.

Whereas Outdoor Afro started as a blog about nature in 2009 and has grown into a cutting-edge nationwide network with volunteer leaders in 30 States, guiding hundreds of outdoor events each year based on a simple mission to celebrate and inspire African-American connections to nature through recreational activities like camping, hiking, birding, fishing, gardening, skiing, and more; Whereas, in the past 10 years, Outdoor Afro, a national nonprofit organization, has cultivated and trained more than 200 outdoor leaders, leading thousands of outdoor events, and reaching well over 150,000 participants; Whereas Outdoor Afro has disrupted the false perception that African Americans do not have a relationship with nature and is inspiring access to the most pristine nature as well as urban nature, including local parks, trails, and open spaces; Whereas Outdoor Afro not only promotes a healthy lifestyle, it also helps communities find healing, connect to Black history found in many natural areas, and inspires an increased desire to protect vulnerable public lands for all to enjoy; Whereas Outdoor Afro has shifted the visual representation of who can connect with and lead in the outdoors by offering activities such as hiking, biking, camping, environmental education, conservation stewardship, and more; Whereas Outdoor Afro held its first international expedition in 2018 to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, which was widely covered in the media; Whereas Outdoor Afro is engaging millions of people through digital outreach by reaching 50,000 people per day and is changing the narrative of who engages in the outdoors by posting thousands of photos and stories; Whereas Outdoor Afro’s growing network mostly comprises college-educated, civically engaged men and women, many who plan and act on behalf of children and senior community members, thereby restoring African-American leadership in nature back to the home; Whereas more than any other group, African Americans turn to Outdoor Afro for advice on where to recreate, which outdoor gear to use, and which causes need our greatest attention; and Whereas 2019 marks the 10th year since Outdoor Afro has established itself as a community that supports reconnecting African Americans with natural spaces and one another through recreational activities: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the recognition of the 10th anniversary of Outdoor Afro; and (2) commends the leadership of Outdoor Afro for changing the face of conservation by leading the way for inclusion in outdoor recreation and nature for all.

Summary: This resolution supports the recognition of the 10th anniversary of Outdoor Afro (a nationwide network of volunteers who celebrate and inspire African-American connections to nature through recreational activities). The resolution also commends Outdoor Afro's leadership for changing the face of conservation by leading the way for inclusion in outdoor recreation and nature for all.
Recognizing the importance of broadband in rural areas throughout the United States and the critical need to invest in broadband expansion in an increasingly remote and digitally dependent world.

Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic and the resulting public health emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and Human Services in 2020 led to an increase in dependency on both remote and digital communication in schools, businesses, government agencies, healthcare facilities, and places of work, making access to reliable high-speed internet essential for many Americans, more than ever before; Whereas technology is transforming the agriculture industry and changing the way farms operate, and such advances are largely dependent on maintaining strong internet connectivity in rural communities; Whereas consistent internet connectivity is essential for farmers, and innovation on farms and in other rural settings is severely hampered if these locations lack access to robust broadband; Whereas a gap currently persists among rural and urban communities with respect to delivering high-speed and reliable broadband to all Americans, despite the growth in, and increasing normality of, remote work and digital communication since 2020; Whereas high-quality internet access is essential for Americans to work, learn, and communicate with one another and it is therefore important that broadband access in underserved communities be improved and maintained; Whereas approximately 60 percent of broadband capacity is used by large companies that provide content streaming services, and rural broadband providers have difficulty in raising prices to cover the costs associated with this ever-growing demand; Whereas the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy should establish a broadband research and development working group to address national research challenges and opportunities for improving broadband access and adoption across the United States; and Whereas one of the most vital needs for our country is modern and durable infrastructure, which includes strong and robust broadband: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives finds that— (1) the Federal Communications Commission should study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by large companies that provide content streaming services; (2) in order to expand rural broadband assistance and to improve the administration and accountability of the broadband programs at the Department of Agriculture, there should be codification of programs such as the ReConnect Loan and Grant Program; and (3) access to broadband in the United States is in critical need of improvement, particularly as it affects Americans located in rural communities who continue to struggle to stay connected in an increasingly remote and digitally dependent world.

Summary: This resolution addresses the need for improvements to broadband infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, and the role of specified federal agencies in making such improvements.
Recognizing the anniversary of the establishment of the United States Naval Construction Force, known as the "Seabees", and the tremendous sacrifices and contributions by the Seabees who have fought and served on behalf of our country.

Seabees Whereas, on January 5, 1942, the first United States Naval Construction units were authorized by the Department of the Navy; Whereas, on March 5, 1942, the United States Naval Construction Force (referred to in this preamble as Seabees Seabees Whereas, in 1942, Frank J. Iafrate, a native of North Providence, Rhode Island, who later joined the Seabees as a Chief Carpenter’s Mate, designed the Fighting Bee Whereas, for more than 80 years, the Seabees have built bases, airfields, roads, bridges, fueling stations, and other infrastructure, both on land and underwater, in support of the Navy and Marine Corps; Whereas the motto of the Seabees, Construimus, Batuimus We Build, We Fight Whereas the ingenuity, improvisation, and entrepreneurial spirit of the Seabees has given the Armed Forces a strategic advantage and contributed to countless successes on the battlefield for the United States since World War II; Whereas the Seabees have served as goodwill ambassadors across the globe, performing humanitarian and civic action projects to— (1) improve access to sanitation, drinking water, and utilities; (2) build schools, hospitals, and roads; and (3) provide emergency relief in the aftermath of major disasters; Whereas, with courage, creativity, and a can-do Whereas March 5, 2024, is the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the Seabees: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) acknowledges and expresses thanks for the thousands of members of the United States Naval Construction Force (referred to in this resolution as Seabees (2) honors the courage and sacrifices of those members of the Seabees who have perished in defense of the United States; (3) expresses unending gratitude for the many sacrifices made by the families of members of the Seabees; and (4) proudly recognizes the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the Seabees.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 82nd anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Naval Construction Force known as the Seabees. The resolution also honors the courage and sacrifices of the Seabees who have perished in defense of the country and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by the families of the members of the Seabees.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1927) to amend title 28, United States Code, to improve fairness in class action litigation.

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. 1927) to amend title 28, United States Code, to improve fairness in class action litigation. 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 the Judiciary. 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 the Judiciary 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 114–38. 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. 2. Further proceedings on any question on a motion relating to the disposition of the veto message and the bill, H.R. 3762, may be postponed through the legislative day of January 25, 2016, as though under clause 8 of rule XX. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1927) to amend title 28, United States Code, to improve fairness in class action litigation.
Supporting the designation of February 1, 2020, as "Blue Star Mother's Day".

Blue Star Mother’s Day Whereas Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., was founded as a patriotic service organization on February 2, 1942, with the purpose of uniting mothers with sons or daughters in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas, on February 1, 1942, 300 mothers of members of the Armed Forces held their first meeting in Michigan, and February 1, 2020, is the 78th anniversary of that meeting; Whereas, on February 6, 1942, the organization was discussed in the Congressional Record, and chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa, and Washington; Whereas, on July 14, 1960, the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received its charter from Congress ( Public Law 86–653 Whereas Blue Star Mothers make enormous sacrifices while their sons and daughters are providing for the defense of the United States; Whereas Blue Star Mothers pack and ship thousands of care packages every year to members of the Armed Forces deployed overseas, volunteer to help homeless veterans, provide support for wounded warriors, visit with hospitalized veterans, honor fallen heroes during funeral services, and offer a compassionate community for the mothers of men and women of the Armed Forces serving in harm’s way; Whereas Blue Star Mothers promote the values of the United States, demonstrate a patriotic spirit, and advance a national sense of pride and appreciation for the men and women of the Armed Forces; Whereas there are 198 active chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., throughout the United States, representing thousands of military families; and Whereas February 1, 2020, would be an appropriate day to designate as Blue Star Mother’s Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Blue Star Mother’s Day (A) the contributions of the members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.; and (B) the important role Blue Star Mothers play in supporting each other and members and veterans of the Armed Forces; and (2) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to observe Blue Star Mother’s Day (B) to support the work of local chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Blue Star Mother's Day, which honors the contributions of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.