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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House wing of the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings be open and accessible to the public.

Whereas the United States Capitol has been closed to the public since March 12, 2020; Whereas the Capitol is a symbol of democracy that millions of people visit each year; Whereas the Government of the United States derives its power from the consent of the governed, and the American people have a constitutional right to be heard; Whereas the right of people to petition their Government is severely hindered by the closure of the Capitol and the people’s House; Whereas the Capitol had only been closed briefly 3 times since the beginning of the 20th century: during the Spanish flu pandemic, after the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and after the September 11 and anthrax attacks in 2001; Whereas this is the longest closure of the Capitol in history, with no end in sight; Whereas, while the public is still unable to use the Capitol Visitor Center, the vast majority of State capitols across the country are open to the public; Whereas schools are operating in person safely around the country; and Whereas sporting events are being widely attended safely around the country: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives should— (1) expeditiously reopen the House wing of the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the public; (2) remove any restrictions to the free and open access of the public to the House wing of the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings, such as visitor logs; (3) express to the United States Capitol Police that reopening the House wing of the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the American people should be prioritized; and (4) take necessary measures to ensure that the House wing of the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings remain open and safe for the public.

Summary: This resolution supports reopening the U.S. Capitol Building and House Office Buildings to visitors.
Expressing support for the designation of March 23, 2023, as "Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day", and calling on each State, the District of Columbia, and each territory to recognize the Tuskegee Airmen for their heroism, valor, and exemplary service to the Nation.

Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen were Black pilots, aircrew, ground crew, and support personnel who served in the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1949; Whereas 992 Tuskegee Airmen graduated flight training at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, and 450 pilots deployed into combat overseas; Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen faced enormous adversity, from overcrowded classrooms to bigoted officers and segregated facilities; Whereas, during World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen flew over 15,000 combat sorties and saw extensive action in the European and North African theaters; Whereas 84 Tuskegee Airmen were killed in action, 12 died during training and noncombat missions, and 32 were taken prisoners of war after their planes were shot down; Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen earned 744 Air Medals, 14 Bronze Stars, and 8 Purple Hearts; Whereas, in 1945, Tuskegee Airmen in the 477th Bombardment Group staged a nonviolent demonstration to desegregate the officer’s club at Freeman Field, Indiana, and their nonviolent direct action would inspire later civil rights protesters; Whereas the Tuskegee Airmen’s battle against fascism abroad and racism at home has been called a Double Victory Whereas four Tuskegee Airmen, Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., Daniel Chappie Whereas, in 2006, a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their unique military record, which inspired revolutionary reform in the Armed Forces Public Law 109–213 Whereas, in 2008, the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site opened at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, to commemorate and interpret the heroic actions of the Tuskegee Airmen; and Whereas very few Tuskegee Airmen are still alive today to share their story of courage and bravery with younger Americans: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day.
Removing a certain Member from a certain committee of the House of Representatives.

Whereas Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Christopher Wray said in July 2020 that Beijing is engaged in a highly sophisticated malign foreign influence campaign subversive, undeclared, criminal, or coercive attempts to sway our government’s policies, distort our country's public discourse, and undermine confidence in our democratic processes and values Whereas Representative Eric Swalwell has not denied public reporting that a suspected Chinese intelligence operative helped raise money for Representative Swalwell’s political campaigns and facilitated the potential assignment of interns into Representative Swalwell’s offices; Whereas Representative Swalwell has not denied other troublesome elements of public reporting; Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides, A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House. Whereas Representative Eric Swalwell should be removed from his committee assignment in light of conduct he has exhibited: Now, therefore, be it That the following named Member be, and is hereby, removed from the following committee of the House of Representatives: Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Swalwell of California.

Summary: This resolution removes Representative Eric Swalwell from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 23, 2018, through April 27, 2018, as "Skills for Today Week" to honor educators and organizations, including beyond school programs, working to equip all learners with the knowledge and skills required for workforce, college, and life success.

Skills for Today Week Whereas students need skills that reflect today’s workforce demands so that they can earn a living wage and contribute to maintaining United States competitiveness; Whereas employers need a highly skilled workforce to keep up with the fast pace of change in business today; Whereas United States executives say they need a workforce equipped with skills beyond the traditional three Rs Whereas learning takes place throughout life in many places and spaces; Whereas from birth through their careers, learners need a broad range of experiences that develop their skills, dispositions, and abilities to succeed; Whereas a strong foundation for success is rooted in learning that happens in and out of school; Whereas 21st-century learning environments and opportunities are essential to prepare all students for the challenges of workforce, college, and life success in the 21st century and beyond, as well as ensure ongoing innovation in our economy and the health of our democracy; and Whereas all learners need and deserve 21st-century learning opportunities to thrive as tomorrow’s leaders, workers, and citizens: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the vital role of educators, schools, and beyond school learning initiatives in promoting 21st-century learning, including preparing students for success after graduation; (2) supports the designation of Skills for Today Week (3) recognizes the importance of 21st-century learning and equipping learners with the communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity skills they need for success after graduation; and (4) supports and encourages schools, States, community organizations, businesses, and other leaders to work collaboratively to ensure all students graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

Summary: Supports designation of Skills for Today Week. Honors the role of educators, schools, and beyond school learning initiatives in promoting 21st-century learning.
Supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education.

Whereas the economic competitiveness of the United States in the global economy requires a well-educated workforce; Whereas current and future young people in the United States should have the same opportunity offered to those who went to college in previous generations, including the ability to attend State colleges and universities without taking on burdensome debt; Whereas, in 2015, higher education is more important than ever because it is an essential step to entering and remaining in the middle class; Whereas, because of the importance of higher education, the United States should expand the opportunity to pursue and attain higher education to more people than had that opportunity in the past; Whereas public investment in higher education pays off, as evidenced by the fact that workers with college degrees earn more money, pay more taxes, and rely less on government services; and Whereas student loan debt saddles the very students who most depend on a college degree to level the economic playing field with a burden that— (1) constrains the career choices and hurts the credit rating of the students; (2) prevents people from fully participating in the economy by purchasing goods and services; and (3) threatens essential milestones of the American dream, including the purchase of a home or car, starting a family, and saving for retirement: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports efforts— (1) to ensure that through a combination of efforts all students have access to debt-free higher education, defined to mean having no debt upon graduation from all public institutions of higher education; (2) to provide support to States so States can make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; (3) to increase financial aid to students to help them afford the total cost of college attendance without taking on debt; (4) to encourage innovation by States and institutions of higher education to cut costs for students and make college more affordable by increasing efficiency and enabling speedy and less-costly degree completion; and (5) to reduce the burden of existing student loan debt.

Summary: Expresses support for efforts to: ensure that all students have access to debt-free higher education upon graduation from public institutions of higher education; provide support to states to make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; increase financial aid to help students afford attending college without taking on debt; encourage innovation by states and institutions of higher education to cut costs for students and make college more affordable by increasing efficiency and enabling speedy and less-costly degree completion; and reduce the burden of existing student loan debt.
Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Small Business Saturday Whereas, there are 28,200,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ over 48 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses pay over 42 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses constitute 98 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses generated 63 percent of net new jobs created from 1993 through 2013; and Whereas November 28, 2015, is an appropriate day to designate as Small Business Saturday That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Small Business Saturday (2) supports efforts— (A) to encourage consumers to shop locally; and (B) to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.

Summary: Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a Small Business Saturday, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.
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 Appropriations: Mrs. Lowey. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Yarmuth. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Scott of Virginia. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Pallone. Committee on Financial Services: Ms. Waters. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Engel. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. Committee on House Administration: Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Grijalva. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Cummings. Committee on Rules: Ms. Slaughter, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Hastings, and Mr. Polis. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Velázquez. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Neal. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations, (2) the Budget, (3) Education and the Workforce, (4) Energy and Commerce, (5) Financial Services, (6) Foreign Affairs, (7) Homeland Security, (8) House Administration, (9) Natural Resources, (10) Oversight and Government Reform, (11) Rules, (12) Small Business, and (13) Ways and Means.
Supporting the designation of the week beginning September 24, 2023, as "National Source Water Protection Week".

National Source Water Protection Week Whereas a resilient supply of safe drinking water is critical to the health and success of the Nation; Whereas source water protection is a proactive approach to safeguarding, maintaining, and improving the quality and quantity of drinking water sources and the land that surrounds them; Whereas protecting drinking water sources is critical to public health, the environment, the economy, and national security; Whereas safe, reliable water is essential for food preparation, daily sanitation, and the everyday conveniences on which the people of the United States rely, and is increasingly vital to protect as the population continues to grow; and Whereas the recognition of National Source Water Protection Week— (1) celebrates stewardship of water and watersheds; (2) reaffirms commitment of the United States to protecting and sustaining drinking water supply sources for current and future generations; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to protect, conserve, and restore drinking water sources: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Source Water Protection Week (2) supports the protection of source water for public health and economic prosperity; (3) recognizes the central role of water in sustaining life and supports innovative ways to conserve, protect, and restore the Nation’s drinking water sources; (4) supports collaboration at the local, State, and Federal levels to achieve greater awareness, education, and engagement to protect and enhance drinking water supplies; and (5) supports investments for more resilient and reliable drinking water sources, both ground and surface water, to better withstand the impacts of extreme floods and droughts.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Source Water Protection Week.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,583,426.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $7,607,041.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 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 expenses of the House Committee on Financial Services for the 114th Congress.
Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19.

Whereas the Defense Production Act of 1950 originated from World War II authorities and confers an array of authorities to shape national defense preparedness programs Whereas the United States currently faces severe shortages of medical supplies necessary to respond to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, such as materials needed to test for COVID-19, ventilators and personal protective equipment; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging healthcare systems to implement strategies to conserve supplies Whereas, on February 29, 2020, the New York Times reported that a 2005 Federal study estimated that mechanical ventilators for 740,000 critically ill people would be necessary in the event of a severe flu pandemic, and today, as the country faces the possibility of a widespread outbreak of a new respiratory infection caused by the coronavirus, there are nowhere near that many ventilators, and most are already in use Whereas failure to massively upscale the supplies available to protect Americans, test for new cases of COVID-19, and treat people who test positive could result in even more severe shortages that force health care workers to make harrowing choices and endanger American lives: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls upon the President to make urgent use of all relevant authorities of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to direct the domestic production of supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) calls upon the President to immediately share with Congress plans for the use of the Defense Production Act authorities, including targets and timelines for the production of supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the results of the ongoing use of these authorities; and (3) stands ready to make additional appropriations available to meet the needs of Defense Production Act invocation.

Summary: This resolution calls on the President to (1) use all relevant authorities of the Defense Production Act to direct the domestic production of supplies to address COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019), and (2) share specified information regarding the use of such authorities with Congress. (The Defense Production Act confers upon the President a broad set of authorities to influence domestic industry in order to provide essential materials and goods needed for the national defense.) The resolution also states that Congress stands ready to make additional appropriations available for this effort.
Expressing support for designation of October 2 as "National Manufacturing Day".

National Manufacturing Day Whereas United States manufacturers provide 17,600,000 jobs in the United States; Whereas manufacturing accounted for 12 percent of Gross Domestic Product in 2014; Whereas including pay and benefits, the annual mean earnings of a United States manufacturing worker is $77,506, almost $15,000 higher than the average wage of all other industries; Whereas manufacturing continues to be the backbone of the United States Economy, contributing $2,090,000,000,000 to the economy in 2014; Whereas manufacturers continue to transform the marketplace, performing more than 75 percent of non-government research and development, accounting for more innovation than any other sector; Whereas United States manufacturing workers' productivity exceeds that of any other manufacturing economy; and Whereas in the past five 5 years, United States manufacturing has added over 700,000 jobs, marking the fastest pace of job growth since the 1990s: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the critical role manufacturing plays in the United States economy creating good paying jobs that help support working families; and (2) supports the designation of National Manufacturing Day

Summary: Recognizes the critical role manufacturing plays in the U.S. economy creating good paying jobs that help support working families. Supports the designation of National Manufacturing Day that honors the hardworking men and women of the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Supporting the designation of the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".

National Hazing Awareness Week Whereas hazing is any intentional, knowing, or reckless act committed by a person, whether individually or in concert with other persons, against a student regardless of the willingness of that student to participate, in connection with membership in an organization, and causes or is likely to contribute to a substantial risk above the reasonable risk encountered in the course of participation in the institution of higher education or the organization (such as the physical training necessary for participation on an athletic team), of physical injury, mental harm, or personal degradation; Whereas 55 percent of college students involved in extracurricular clubs, athletic teams, and organizations reported experiencing hazing; Whereas a hazing prevention policy is vital to help shape expectations for safe campus communities where healthy group behaviors, ethical leadership, and feelings of positive well-being and belonging are fostered; Whereas it is recommended that hazing prevention education is broad and includes students, campus staff, administrators, faculty, alumni, and beyond; Whereas hundreds of students have died as a result of collegiate hazing, including Kristin High on September 9, 2002, Kenitha Saafir on September 9, 2002, Clay Warren on September 21, in 2002, Lynn Gordon Gordie Whereas students have suffered severe, life-altering injuries as a result of collegiate hazing, including Danny Santulli on October 19, 2021; and Whereas hazing has a lasting, harmful, and deadly impact, and preventing hazing must be prioritized: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Hazing Awareness Week (2) acknowledges hazing prevention is not limited to a single week of awareness but is an ongoing commitment; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Hazing Awareness Week through promoting hazing awareness and prevention.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Hazing Awareness Week.