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Expressing support for Black service members this Memorial Day who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil.

Whereas, for over 200 years, Black service members of the Armed Forces have fought and given their lives in every United States conflict since the Revolutionary War; Whereas over 5,000 free and enslaved Black colonials fought with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; Whereas nearly 40,000 Black soldiers died over the course of the Civil War; Whereas more than 350,000 African Americans served in segregated units during World War I and an estimated 770 died; Whereas more than 1,200,000 African-American men and women served in segregated units in every branch of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, with over 700 dying in war operations; Whereas Black members of the Armed Forces fought the forces of fascism abroad while battling racism on United States soil and in the United States military; Whereas, in 1948, President Truman issued Executive Order 9981 to desegregate the Armed Forces, and an estimated 600,000 Black members of the Armed Forces served in the Korean War, with more than 5,000 giving their lives to stop the invasion of South Korea by communist forces; Whereas approximately 300,000 African Americans served in the Vietnam War, and 7,267 Black Americans died; Whereas nearly 25 percent of all members of the Armed Forces who served in the Persian Gulf War were Black, and 63 Black men and 3 Black women died in military operations during that war; and Whereas between 2,000,000 and 3,000,000 United States individuals served in the Armed Forces during the Global War on Terror, and more than 7,000 died, with Black members of the Armed Forces making up 21 percent of the Army, 17 percent of the Marine Corps, 10 percent of the Air Force, 10 percent of the Navy, and 5.8 percent of the Coast Guard, despite representing 13 percent of the population; Now, therefore, be it— That the House of Representatives expresses support this Memorial Day for Black service members who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad despite facing racism in the Armed Forces and systemic inequities on United States soil.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Black service members who gave their lives to protect and defend the United States at home and abroad.
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Monday, March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 2d to celebrate reading and all authors who ignite a love of reading: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors all authors for their success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading, including authors like Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 271) Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution 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 Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to commit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 271) Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 3. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of April 4, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 7) to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 271) Condemning the Trump Administration's Legal Campaign to Take Away Americans' Health Care; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Directing the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for display in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol.

That the House of Representatives directs the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for display in a suitable, permanent location in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol.

Summary: This resolution directs the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, for permanent display in the U.S. Capitol.
Congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary on February 19, 2021, and recognizing the vital contributions its members have made to the United States over the past 100 years.

Whereas people in the United States depend on civil servants to carry out the important work of the Federal Government, including— (1) civilian defense employees who support and equip the United States Armed Forces; (2) doctors and nurses who care for veterans returning home from war; (3) cybersecurity professionals who protect critical infrastructure and respond to emerging threats; (4) scientists and researchers who respond to pandemics and develop new cures for diseases; (5) Federal law enforcement and intelligence officers who protect the United States from foreign and domestic threats to its physical security; (6) prosecutors and judges who uphold the laws; (7) prison guards who keep violent criminals off the streets; (8) postal workers who keep communities connected and the economy churning; (9) benefit officers and administrators who deliver important Federal retirement and health benefits; and (10) revenue agents who ensure the United States has the necessary funds to carry out the work described in paragraphs (1) through (9); Whereas the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (referred to in this preamble as the NARFE Whereas NARFE serves a critical function in promoting the general welfare of the civil servants who serve the United States by delivering valuable guidance, timely resources, and powerful advocacy relating to the earned pay and benefits of the civil servants; Whereas NARFE is a trusted source of knowledge for the Federal community, Congress, the executive branch, and the media; Whereas NARFE, a leading voice in Washington and across the country, advocates tirelessly on behalf of the Federal community with the support of grassroots activists in every State and congressional district; Whereas NARFE provides both Federal workers and retirees with clear, reliable, and accessible counsel to navigate the unique and complex issues relating to their benefits so they can make critical decisions and gain confidence in a secure future; and Whereas NARFE represents more than 170,000 Federal employees, retirees, and their survivors: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (referred to in this resolution as the NARFE (2) commends the civil servants who serve the United States for their outstanding contributions to the United States; (3) recognizes the vital contributions NARFE members have made to the United States over the past 100 years; and (4) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the national president and executive director of the NARFE.

Summary: This resolution congratulates and honors the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Recognizing Israeli-American heritage and the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States.

Whereas there are currently up to 800,000 Israeli-Americans contributing to our society; Whereas the values of Israelis and Israeli-Americans are shared American values; Whereas Israeli-Americans bring invaluable skills that promote our economy and national security, such as expertise in cybersecurity and water technologies; Whereas hundreds of Israeli startups have been brought to the United States; Whereas the contributions of Israeli-Americans in the fields of high-tech and biotech have been invaluable to the United States; Whereas Israeli-Americans have helped to form a strong bond between the people of the United States and the people of Israel, reinforcing our shared values and interests; and Whereas countless Israeli-Americans and Israeli-based companies have enriched the society of the United States, including— (1) Israeli-based companies operating in the United States creating tens of thousands of jobs in the United States; (2) Israeli engineers based in the United States developing the Intel’s Pentium M chip, which revolutionized the mobile computer world; (3) Israeli-American engineer Abraham Karem being the pioneer of the unmanned aerial vehicle, and described by The Economist magazine as the man who created the robotic plane that transformed the way modern warfare is waged and continues to pioneer other airborne innovations (4) Israeli-American businesswoman Safra Catz, CEO of Oracle, being one of the most successful female business executives in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to American society and culture.

Summary: Affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to American society and culture.
Condemning and censuring Nancy D'Alessandro Pelosi, Representative of California's 12th Congressional District.

Whereas the power of impeachment is divided under article I, section 2, clause 5 and article I, section 3, clause 6 of the Constitution into two parts with the House having the sole Power of Impeachment and the Senate having the sole Power to try impeachments; Whereas on December 18, 2019, the House of Representatives agreed to two articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors; Whereas historical precedent of the House indicates that following adoption of such articles, the House should forthwith name managers to prosecute the House’s case before the Senate and notify the Senate of such appointments; Whereas failure to name managers and inform the Senate of their appointment impedes the Senate from proceeding with its constitutional duty to try an impeachment under its rules; Whereas the sole role of the House in an impeachment trial of the Senate is to present evidence in the manner prescribed by the rules of the Senate; Whereas Representative Nancy D’Alessandro Pelosi in her capacity as Speaker of the House is preventing the House from naming managers in an attempt to extort concessions from the Senate on the conduct of the impeachment trial against President Donald John Trump; Whereas this attempt by Representative Nancy D’Alessandro Pelosi to establish a quid pro quo where the House performs a necessary function in the impeachment process in exchange for the Senate agreeing to demands with respect to the impeachment trial is an impermissible attempt to invade the Constitutionally delegated authority of the Senate; Whereas leveraging the powers of the House in this matter by indefinitely preventing the trial of Donald John Trump or by attempting to slant the trial in a manner favorable to the proponents of impeachment and removal threatens to deny Donald John Trump his constitutionally protected right of due process and the opportunity to defend himself; and Whereas the actions of Representative Nancy D’Alessandro Pelosi represent an abuse of power and bring dishonor and discredit to the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives censures and condemns Representative Nancy D’Alessandro Pelosi for abuse of power with respect to the impeachment of Donald John Trump, President of the United States; (2) Representative Nancy D’Alessandro Pelosi will forthwith present herself in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Nancy D’Alessandro Pelosi will be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.

Summary: This resolution censures and condemns Speaker Pelosi for abuse of power regarding the impeachment of President Trump.
Recognizing the two-year anniversary of the November 2019 massacre by the Islamic Republic of Iran and condemning the human rights violations by the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Whereas, on November 15, 2019, scattered protests throughout Iran began over a surprise increase in gasoline prices; Whereas, by November 17, 2019, the unrest had reached the capital of Tehran, with citizens marching for an end to the Islamic Republic and the downfall of its leaders, and burning pictures of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Whereas after days of protests across Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued an order to do whatever it takes to stop them Whereas that order, confirmed by three sources close to the Supreme Leader’s inner circle and a fourth official, set in motion the bloodiest crackdown on protesters since the Islamic Revolution in 1979; Whereas nearly 1,500 people, including 17 children and over 400 women, were killed during less than two weeks of unrest, as confirmed by three Iranian Ministry of the Interior officials; Whereas, on November 23, 2019, the former Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, stated the report on the massacre order by Khamenei underscores the urgency for the international community to punish the perpetrators and isolate the regime for the murder of 1,500 Iranian citizens Whereas during President Donald Trump’s administration, the Department of State released an official report citing the death toll as 1,500; Whereas, in March 2021, the Department of State under the Biden administration released a revised report of the November 2019 protests that lowered the death toll from the confirmed 1,500 to a revised 304; Whereas the revised, smaller death toll of the November 2019 massacre comes from Amnesty International, which has admitted that the assessment of casualties is incomplete; Whereas the move by the Biden administration underscores its commitment to appeasing the Iranian regime; and Whereas the vast majority of Iranians living in Iran do not support the authoritarian dictatorship of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and do not have access to basic human rights: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the two-year anniversary of the November 2019 massacre by the Islamic Republic of Iran; (2) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the human rights atrocities committed against Iranians by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; and (3) strongly urges the Department of State to restore the recognized death toll of the November 2019 massacre to 1,500.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the two-year anniversary of the November 2019 massacre by Iran. The resolution also condemns the human rights atrocities committed against Iranians by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Finally, the resolution urges the Department of State to restore the recognized death toll of the November 2019 massacre to 1,500.
Honoring the World Food Program on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

Whereas, on October 9, 2020, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict Whereas the WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security; Whereas, in 2019, 135 million people suffered from acute hunger, and in that year, the WFP provided nutrition assistance to nearly 100 million people in 88 countries; Whereas, in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to a significant increase in the number of victims of hunger in the world, and in order to meet this compounded need, the WFP has surged its capacity; Whereas the United States makes available more than 40 percent of the WFP’s annual resources; Whereas the WFP has stated, Until the day we have a medical vaccine, food is the best vaccine against chaos Whereas in its announcement, the Nobel Committee stated, The work of the World Food Programme to the benefit of humankind is an endeavour that all the nations of the world should be able to endorse and support That the House of Representatives— (1) joins the other nations of the world in— (A) affirming the mission of the World Food Program on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize; and (B) supporting the leadership of World Food Program Executive Director, David Beasley, and the contributions of the more than 17,000 World Food Program staff world-wide; and (2) remains committed to the international community’s goal to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition through the work of the World Food Program.

Summary: This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' affirmation of and commitment to the mission of the United Nations World Food Programme on the occasion of its being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

DIPG Awareness Day Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) affects 200 to 400 children in the United States each year with certain regularity; Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children; Whereas DIPG is the second most common malignant brain tumor of childhood; Whereas DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors; Whereas the median survival time is only 9 months postdiagnosis with treatment; Whereas 5-year survival is less than 1 percent; Whereas, given the age at diagnosis and the average life expectancy, the number of life years lost annually because of DIPG is approximately 24,000 years of person life lost (calculated as the number of children diagnosed by average of male and female life expectancy from that median age, 300 × 80 = 24,000 years of person life lost annually); Whereas prognosis has not improved for children with DIPG in over 40 years; and Whereas Federal funding for research for pediatric cancer should be increased to address the level of unmet medical need for this vulnerable population: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of DIPG Awareness Day (2) encourages all people of the United States to become more informed about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) pediatric brain cancer, and the current challenges to the medical research system in designating sufficient research funding for pediatric cancers; (3) supports expanded research to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG and their families; and (4) encourages public and private sources of research funding to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer, as well as the life-years lost, as significant factors to be considered during the grant application process.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. DIPG is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.