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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

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. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. 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 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 115–10. 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. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.
Recognizing and commemorating St. Joseph's School and their service to the El Paso community.

Whereas St. Joseph’s School was founded in September 1923; Whereas St. Joseph’s school is located at 1300 Lamar Street in El Paso, Texas; Whereas in 1923, the El Paso Diocese authorized Father Doherty to begin construction of St. Joseph’s school; Whereas the architectural firm Trost and Trost and El Paso contractors J.E. Morgan and Sons spearheaded the construction of St. Joseph’s school; Whereas from 1923 to 1977, the Loretto Sisters administered and staffed St. Joseph’s School; Whereas from 1989 to 2015, St. Joseph’s School remained under the administration of the Brothers of the Poor St. Francis; Whereas St. Joseph’s School served about 100 students in the El Paso community in 1939 and, by 1949, registered more than 600 students; Whereas former faculty members include Sr. Patricia Jean Manion, President of Loretto Heights College in Denver, CO, and Sr. Virginia Ann Driscoll, Sr. Edna Lensen, Sr. Matthew Geraghty, and Dr. Eva Maria Salas, who later established Loretto schools in Latin America; and Whereas notable alumna of St. Joseph’s School include Congresswoman Barbara Lee who represents California’s 13th Congressional district, which includes the cities of Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland, Piedmont, and San Leandro: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives commemorates St. Joseph’s School’s founding in El Paso and recognizes its service to El Paso’s and our country’s border community.

Summary: Commemorates the founding of St. Joseph's School in El Paso, Texas, and recognizes the school's service to its community.
Requesting the Senate to return to the House of Representatives the bill H.R. 2217.

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 2217) entitled An Act making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return to the House H.R. 2217 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014).
Expressing condolences and long-term support to the people of The Bahamas in the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Dorian.

Whereas, on September 1, 2019, Hurricane Dorian, then a Category 5 storm, struck The Bahamas; Whereas Hurricane Dorian was reported as reaching sustained speeds of up to 180 miles per hour with wind gusts of up to 200 miles per hour; Whereas, as of September 10, 2019, at least 50 people on the islands have been killed and thousands of people reported missing; Whereas thousands of people have been displaced from their homes and find themselves without shelter; Whereas Bahamian Prime Minister Hubert Minnis stated that Hurricane Dorian inflicted generational devastation Whereas the International Federation of the Red Cross estimates that 45 percent of homes on Grand Bahama and the Abacos islands have been destroyed; Whereas the only international airport on Grand Bahama Island was destroyed and currently cannot serve as a staging ground for medical evacuations or emergency aid deliveries; Whereas, as of September 6, 2019, the United States Coast Guard announced that it had rescued 205 people on The Bahamas’ northern islands; Whereas the United States Agency for International Development employed a Disaster Assistance Response Team to work with local authorities and international organizations such as the Red Cross to assess damage, identify needs, and provide assistance; and Whereas immediate assistance is needed to rebuild damaged infrastructure to restore international access to Grand Bahama Island: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) conveys its deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of life, displacement, injury, and damage Hurricane Dorian caused in The Bahamas; (2) expresses solidarity with Bahamians, Bahamian Americans, and all those who have been affected by the tragedy; (3) supports preliminary efforts of the United States Government to provide relief to affected communities and urges continued support for and coordination of international humanitarian assistance; (4) calls for robust United States support for recovery and long-term reconstruction and resilience needs in The Bahamas; (5) recognizes that The Bahamas’ long-term recovery will require a strong commitment by the United States and the international community; and (6) urges the President to make available to Federal departments and agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and regional institutions the resources necessary to provide relief, recovery, and reconstruction assistance.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas and urges the President to make available the necessary resources to assist the Bahamas in its recovery.
Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship.

Whereas the historic Chicago Blackhawks, as one of the National Hockey League’s Original Six Whereas the Blackhawks and the National Hockey League have demonstrated a commitment to promoting fitness and leadership skills for youth through support for youth hockey programs and community skating facilities; Whereas the Blackhawks have demonstrated a commitment to the Nation’s veterans and wounded warriors through their support of sled-hockey rehabilitation programs and unique on-ice opportunities; Whereas the Blackhawks, the entire hockey community, and the City of Chicago united to support the Reif family in their time of need; Whereas the Blackhawks have earned the honor of Stanley Cup Champions three times in the past six years, thus establishing a modern-day dynasty; Whereas Blackhawks players Patrick Kane, Patrick Sharp, Jonathan Toews, Marian Hossa, Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, and Corey Crawford led all three championship teams, and in so doing, built a family of teammates; Whereas with more than 280 straight home game sellouts, the Blackhawks are the pride of their hometown of Chicago, Illinois; Whereas the Blackhawks organization composed of owner Rocky Wirtz, Head Coach Joel Quenneville, President John McDonough, Executive Vice President Jay Blunk, Vice President and General Manager Stan Bowman, and Senior Advisor of Hockey Operations Scotty Bowman have ensured the legacy of the City of Chicago as a hockey town for the 21st century; Whereas the Blackhawks, through their amazing offense, superb defense, and unmatched goaltending, dominated the regular season and won 48 games and scored 220 goals against their opponents; Whereas the Blackhawks defeated the Nashville Predators in 6 games, the Minnesota Wild in 4 games, and the Anaheim Ducks in a very intense 7-game series to become the Western Conference Champions and advance to the Stanley Cup Final series; Whereas in the Stanley Cup Final series, the Blackhawks overcame the aggressive play and young talent of the Eastern Conference Champion Tampa Bay Lightning to win the Stanley Cup Championship in an exciting 6-game series; and Whereas the innumerable contributions from every player, coach, and the entire Blackhawks family have brought the madness back to Madison Street and Lord Stanley’s Cup back to where it belongs, sweet home Chicago, Illinois: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the Chicago Blackhawks for their long distinguished history, countless contributions to sports, and their many successes as a franchise; (2) congratulates the Blackhawks on an amazing season and for winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship; (3) recognizes the players, coaches, and leadership of the Blackhawks organization; and (4) joins with all people in the United States and hockey fans all over the world in celebrating the return of the Stanley Cup to Chicago, Illinois.

Summary: Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship.
Raising awareness for the cancer chordoma.

Whereas chordoma is a slow growing, yet aggressive bone cancer of the skull and spine; Whereas it strikes people of all ages and affects more than 25,000 individuals worldwide; Whereas each year, thousands of people are diagnosed with chordoma including about 300 people annually in the United States; Whereas chordomas are among the most complicated tumors to treat due to involvement of critical structures such as the brain stem, spinal cord, and important nerves and arteries; Whereas surgery or radiation performed by a skilled treatment team can be curative for some patients, but even with the best care possible, the recurrence rate remains high; and Whereas no drugs are known to cure or effectively control the disease, meaning that patients whose disease progresses after exhausting surgical and radiation options have little hope for a full recovery: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that chordoma patients and families need increased funding and support for— (1) accurate and early diagnosis; (2) the development of new treatments, diagnostics, and cures; (3) fewer hurdles between research and new treatments; and (4) patient-centric approaches to drug discovery and development.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives of the need for increased funding and support for diagnosis, treatments, and cures for chordoma (a bone cancer of the skull and spine).
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. 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) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. Upon passage of H.R. 3134 the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 764 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 3134, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended. 4. Upon passage of H.R. 3504 the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 1603 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 3504, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended. 5. House Resolution 408 is laid on the table. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3134) to provide for a moratorium on Federal funding to Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3504) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee.

That clause 2(m)(2) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking may administer oaths to witnesses shall administer the following oath to witnesses: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony that you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

Summary: This resolution amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require (currently, authorize) the chair of a committee to administer a specified oath to any witness appearing before the committee.
Less is More Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Less is More Resolution 3. Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs (a) In general Rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs 9. (a) A bill, resolution, or conference report, or an amendment thereto, that authorizes the appropriation of funds or makes appropriations for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded may not be introduced or considered in the House unless the measure includes a provision providing for a reduction in Federal funding with respect to not less than 2 Federal programs and each such reduction is equal to or greater than the amount authorized or appropriated with respect to the Federal program in such measure. (b) For the purposes of this clause, the term program . (b) Written statement requirement Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 22 as clause 23; and (2) by inserting after clause 21 the following new clause: 22. (a) A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who introduces a bill, resolution, or conference report, or an amendment thereto, that authorizes the appropriation of funds or makes appropriations for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded shall provide a written statement to the chair and ranking minority member of the committee of jurisdiction that includes the name of the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner and a certification that the measure complies with the requirements of clause 9 of rule XII. (b) Each committee shall maintain the information transmitted under paragraph (a), and the written statement included in any measure reported by the committee or conference report filed by the chair of the committee or any subcommittee thereof shall be open for public inspection. (c) For the purposes of this clause, the term program .

Summary: Less is More Resolution This resolution prohibits consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives if the legislation authorizes or appropriates funding for a new program without also reducing funding for at least two other federal programs. Each reduction must equal or exceed the amount authorized or appropriated for the new program.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representative in respect to promoting a strong national energy policy that supports the innovative and hard-working men and women in the oil and gas industry who have led the charge in a United States energy revolution.

Whereas the United States is blessed by an abundance of natural resources and strong entrepreneurial, creative, and industrious spirit; Whereas pioneering techniques such as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing have sparked an unprecedented boom in oilfields in Texas, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Ohio, Colorado, and across the country; Whereas the United States has become a global leader in both oil and natural gas exploration due solely to the tireless and innovative efforts of every wildcatter, roustabout, roughneck, driller, derrickman, toolpusher, landman, company man, and many more; Whereas the economic impact of the boom created by the technological advances is felt throughout communities and industries outside of the oilfield through job creation and increased market demand; Whereas the oil and natural gas industry has continued to be a bright spot supporting thousands of jobs in a sluggish economy strapped by burdensome regulatory overreach and antiquated policies of bygone eras; Whereas the United States depends on their exhaustive hours and dangerous work to power homes, pave roads, fuel cars, farm lands, and everything that keeps the Nation running; Whereas the United States depends on their exhaustive hours and dangerous work to increase our energy independence, bolster national security, create jobs, and promote economic growth; and Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes that the United States energy policies must be as adaptive and innovative as the hard-working men and women in the oil patch: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports policies that— (1) cut through bureaucratic red tape to encourage domestic energy resurgence; (2) reduce harmful, job-killing regulations; and (3) eliminate an obsolete, decades-old crude oil export ban to reduce price volatility, increase market stability, and promote economic growth.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives supports policies that: cut through bureaucratic red tape to encourage domestic energy resurgence; reduce harmful, job-killing regulations; and eliminate an obsolete, decades-old crude oil export ban to reduce price volatility, increase market stability, and promote economic growth.
Expressing support for the designation of April 8, 2021, as "Remanufacturing Day".

Remanufacturing Day Whereas remanufacturing is a comprehensive and rigorous industrial process by which a previously sold, leased, used, worn, or nonfunctional product or part is returned to a like-new better-than-new Whereas a 2012 United States International Trade Commission report found that remanufacturers support at least 180,000 full-time jobs in the United States, and further states that production of remanufactured goods in the United States increased by 15 percent from 2009 to 2011 and exports totaled $11.2 billion annually; Whereas remanufacturing has been recognized by leading universities, research institutions, and manufacturers in the United States as good for the environment for its ability to divert end-of-life products from landfills; Whereas by encouraging businesses, State agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to celebrate Remanufacturing Day 2021, we can further promote remanufacturing as environmentally friendly and economically smart; and Whereas to focus the Nation’s attention on the benefits of remanufacturing, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations have joined together to celebrate Remanufacturing Day and are encouraging their colleagues, friends, families, and communities to learn more about the benefits of remanufactured products: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Remanufacturing Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Remanufacturing Day.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday. 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) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to commit. June 16, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 475) to amend title 5, United States Code, to designate Juneteenth National Independence Day as a legal public holiday.