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Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2024, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

National Day of Reason Whereas the application of reason has been the essential precondition for humanity’s extraordinary scientific, medical, technological, and social progress since before the founding of the United States; Whereas reason provides vital hope today for confronting the environmental crises of today, including— (1) the civilizational emergency of climate change; (2) for advancing civil liberties for all, including the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals and access to all reproductive health care such as in-vitro fertilization, contraception, and abortion; and (3) for cultivating the rule of law, democratic institutions, justice, and peace among nations; Whereas America’s Founders insisted upon the primacy of reason and knowledge in public life, and drafted the Constitution to prevent official establishment of religion and to protect freedom of thought, speech, and inquiry in civil society; Whereas James Madison, author of the First Amendment and fourth President of the United States, stated, The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own governors, must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives Whereas May 4, 2024, would be an appropriate date to designate as a National Day of Reason That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to join in observing this day and focusing on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting the welfare of humankind.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Reason to encourage a focus on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting human welfare.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should suspend the delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft, M1 tanks, and other defense articles and defense services to the Government of Egypt.

Whereas the shipment of F–16 fighter aircraft to Egypt is scheduled for completed delivery by the end of 2013; Whereas the agreement to provide these military aircraft to Egypt originated in 2009 when the proposal was brought to Congress for purchase and delivery of these aircraft through the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) Program; Whereas these aircraft were intended for receipt by the Government of Egypt under the leadership of President Hosni Mubarak; Whereas in the 3 years it has taken for the procurement of these aircraft, Egypt has undergone significant changes in their government, including a revolution and the installment of a new leader, Mohamed Morsi, a former leader of the Muslim Brotherhood; Whereas recent and previous statements by President Morsi indicate a clear hostility towards non-Muslims in Egypt as well as towards the United States and its allies—particularly Israel; Whereas the instability of the region is also evident from the continued anti-government protests that have resulted in at least 50 deaths and hundreds of injuries; Whereas President Morsi granted emergency powers to the Egyptian military to arrest Egyptian civilians and serve as a police force in the country; Whereas Congress recognizes and understands the important and delicate nature of the relationship the United States maintains with Egypt, but, given the facts, we believe that United States military support of this newly established government must become conditional; Whereas referring to Egypt in September 2012, President Obama stated: I don’t think that we would consider them an ally. Whereas the Obama Administration has deemed inadequate President Morsi’s apology for his anti-Semitic comments: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should suspend the delivery of F–16 fighter aircraft, M1 tanks, and other defense articles and defense services listed in Category VI, VII, or VIII of the United States Munitions List to the Government of Egypt until the President determines and certifies to Congress that the Government of Egypt— (1) is politically stable as evidenced by a lack of civil unrest and the termination of use of military force against Egyptian citizens; (2) is a full partner in its alliance with the United States; and (3) demonstrates respect for Israel and its people.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should suspend the delivery of F-16 fighter aircraft, M1 tanks, and certain defense articles and services listed on the United States Munitions List to the government of Egypt until the President determines that such government: (1) is politically stable as evidenced by a lack of civil unrest and the termination of the use of military force against Egyptian citizens, (2) is a full partner in its alliance with the United States, and (3) demonstrates respect for Israel and its people.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Texas Army National Guard Specialist Bishop E. Evans.

Whereas Specialist (hereinafter, SPC Whereas SPC Evans enlisted in the Texas Army National Guard in 2019, and was assigned to A Battery, 4–133 Field Artillery Regiment in New Braunfels, Texas; Whereas SPC Evans was deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Spartan Shield and Iraq in support of Special Operations Forces, before being assigned to the southern land border of the United States; Whereas, on Friday, April 22, 2022, SPC Evans was reported missing after selflessly rescuing two migrants who appeared to be drowning while attempting to cross the Rio Grande; and Whereas, on Monday, April 25, 2022, following an extensive search, SPC Evans was discovered deceased along the Rio Grande: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives acknowledges, with profound sorrow, that, following an extensive search, Specialist Bishop E. Evans was discovered, deceased, along the Rio Grande, near Eagle Pass, Texas; (2) the House of Representatives honors the life and service of SPC Evans; (3) the gallantry of SPC Evans resulted in the survival of the two migrants; (4) the Clerk of the House of Representatives communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased; and (5) when the House of Representatives adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the enduring memory of the deceased.

Summary: This resolution acknowledges that Specialist Bishop E. Evans was discovered, deceased, along the Rio Grande, near Eagle Pass, Texas. The resolution also honors the life and service of Specialist Evans and recognizes that his actions resulted in the survival of two migrants.
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Paul D. Ryan, a Representative from the State of Wisconsin as Speaker, and Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland as Clerk, of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that Paul D. Ryan has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh where students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 6,000 existing languages in the world, more than 200 have become extinct during the last three generations, and 2,279 other languages are classified as endangered Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified at least 381 languages spoken in the United States, 169 of which are distinct Native American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 145 languages in the United States are classified as endangered Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day.
Recognizing the importance of ending the stigmatization of substance use disorder.

Whereas nearly 841,000 people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose; Whereas fatal overdoses in the United States increased from 2018 to 2019, and overdoses have increased since the onset of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas overdose killed a record 93,000 people in the United States in 2020, which was roughly a 27-percent increase from 2019; Whereas nearly 20,400,000 people have battled a substance use disorder in the past year; Whereas 5,200,000 young adults aged 18 to 25 needed substance use treatment in 2018; Whereas only 1.6 percent, or 547,000 young adults aged 18 to 25 received treatment in 2018; Whereas 15,100,000 adults aged 26 or older needed substance use treatment in 2018; Whereas only 1.4 percent or 3,000,000 adults aged 26 or older received treatment in 2018; Whereas stigma is defined as a set of negative beliefs that a group or society holds about a topic or group of people; Whereas stigma surrounding substance use disorder negatively affects access to care and has a detrimental effect on treatment outcomes; Whereas negative language and stigma regarding substance use disorder and addiction have shown to be a key barrier for people to seek and receive treatment while on the road to recovery; and Whereas talking about substance use disorder in a factual and humanizing way can reduce stigma and help people receive appropriate treatment and support. That the House of Representatives expresses the importance of ending the stigmatization of substance use disorder.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the importance of ending the stigmatization of substance use disorder.
Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces.

Whereas 201,719 women currently serve on active duty and 156,415 in the National Guard and the reserves as members of the United States Armed Forces; Whereas 164 female members of the Armed Forces have been killed and 1,021 female members of the Armed Forces have been wounded while serving the United States in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom’s Sentinel, and Operation New Dawn; Whereas 60 female members of the Armed Forces currently serve with the rank of general or flag officer; Whereas female members of the Armed Forces have served in sensitive operations alongside Special Operations Forces as part of Cultural Support Teams; Whereas, in 2015, Captain Kristen Griest, First Lieutenant Shaye Haver, and Major Lisa Jaster became the first women to graduate from Army Ranger School; and Whereas, on December 3, 2015, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter officially announced that all military occupations and positions are to be open to female members of the Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces; (2) commends female members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States; (3) recognizes that female members of the Armed Forces are an integral and invaluable part of the Armed Forces; (4) urges the Secretary of Defense to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces receive adequate, well-fitted equipment in order to ensure optimal safety and protection; (5) urges the Secretary of Defense to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces have access to adequate health services that fully address their specific medical needs; (6) encourages the Secretary of Defense to develop new initiatives focused on recruiting and retaining more women in the officer corps; and (7) recognizes that the United States must continue to encourage and support female members of the Armed Forces as they fight for and defend the United States.

Summary: Honors women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces. Commends female members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States. Recognizes that female members of the Armed Forces are an integral part of the Armed Forces. Urges the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces: (1) receive adequate, well-fitted equipment; and (2) have access to health services that address their specific medical needs. Encourages DOD to develop new initiatives to recruit and retain more women in the officer corps.
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 82, as introduced, 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: one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective designees. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 82.

Summary: This resolution provides rules for consideration of H.R. 82 (repealing provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government).
Honoring the bravery and self-sacrifice by officers of the United States Capitol Police and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies during the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.

Whereas, on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, during a joint session of Congress, an attack occurred on the United States Capitol, gravely threatening the physical well-being of the Vice President, members of the House of Representatives and the Senate along with hundreds of civilians located within and on the grounds of the Capitol Complex and the security of the Capitol Complex itself; Whereas United States Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement officers directly engaged the attackers, who were armed with explosives, metal pipes, chemical irritants, and other weapons; Whereas Officer Brian D. Sicknick of the United States Capitol Police sustained fatal injuries while engaging with the attackers and defending the United States Capitol; Whereas Officer Howard Liebengood of the United States Capitol Police died while off-duty after the attacks on the United States Capitol; Whereas more than 50 United States Capitol Police officers and Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia officers sustained injuries during the attack on the United States Capitol; and Whereas no members of the House of Representatives or the Senate were injured during the attack due to the swift and courageous actions taken by members of the United States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the examples of bravery and service-above-self demonstrated by officers of the United States Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and the multiple Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and protective entities that joined alongside of them during the January 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol; and (2) honors the example of service and devotion to duty displayed by Officer Brian D. Sicknick and Officer Howard Liebengood of the United States Capitol Police.

Summary: This resolution honors Officers Brian Sicknick and Howard Liebengood of the U.S. Capitol Police, and it commends the bravery and service demonstrated by officers of the U.S. Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, and the other law enforcement agencies and protective entities that assisted in responding to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Celebrating the centennial of Romania's Great Union of 1918 and reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania.

Whereas the United States and Romania were allies in World War I, guided by the shared ideals of freedom, sovereignty, democracy, civil liberties, and individual rights; Whereas in 1918, the United States gave its full support to Romania’s aspirations of freedom and unity, on the basis of President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points, presented in a joint session of the United States Congress on January 8, 1918; Whereas, on December 1, 1918, the Grand National Assembly of Alba Iulia unanimously approved a resolution calling for the union of Transylvania and Romania, also referred to as the Great Union of all Romanians; Whereas the United States historical support for Romania’s democratic aspirations of national unity has fostered a strong bond of friendship between the two nations, cemented by a close relation of strategic partnership; Whereas over more than a century, many generations of Romanian Americans brought their contribution to the history and the development of the United States, making their rich cultural heritage an integral part of the fabric of American society; Whereas 100 years after the Great Union of 1918, Romania stands together with the United States, as a strategic partner and NATO ally, which has faithfully contributed to building and defending a Europe whole, free, and at peace, and has demonstrated its commitment to sharing the burden of our collective transatlantic security; and Whereas the centennial anniversary of Romanian unification represents a historical milestone to be lauded and celebrated: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of Romania’s Great Union of 1918 and values the opportunity to remember the courageous and remarkable individuals that made it possible; (2) honors the resolve and sacrifice of all Romanians, who valiantly fought for the fulfillment of their democratic aspirations of freedom and unity; (3) reaffirms the close bonds between the United States and Romania, based on their common commitment to the principles of freedom and democracy; and (4) reaffirms the desire of the House to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania and to inspire future generations to cherish, preserve, and develop the historic friendship between our two nations.

Summary: This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of Romania's unification, and honors the Romanian people's fight for freedom and unity. It also reaffirms the bonds between the United States and Romania.
Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2022, as "National Cancer Prevention Day".

National Cancer Prevention Day Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that, when looking at cancer, we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas, in 2022, there will be an estimated 1,918,030 new cancer cases diagnosed and 609,360 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States after accidents, and in 2022 an estimated 10,470 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer, and 1,050 will die from it; and Whereas February 4, 2022, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Cancer Prevention Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,096,894 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2024; and (2) not more than $7,096,894 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2025. 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 Agriculture for the 118th Congress.