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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.

Whereas 60,000,000 hard-working individuals in the United States live in rural communities; Whereas rural individuals in the United States are increasingly facing barriers to accessing the health care services they need; Whereas rural health facilities in the United States have faced systemic challenges, including low reimbursements, physician workforce shortages, and difficulty accessing certain technologies like telehealth; Whereas these challenges have contributed to 119 rural hospital closures since 2010; Whereas these challenges have made it more difficult for all rural health care facilities to keep their doors open and serve patients; Whereas National Rural Health Day was established to emphasize the importance of rural areas of the United States and recognize the efforts and contributions to address the unique challenges in rural health care; Whereas the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health has recognized National Rural Health Day the third Thursday of each November since 2010; and Whereas National Rural Health Day will be celebrated this year on November 21, 2019: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day; (2) celebrates rural health care providers and the millions of individuals in the United States they serve; and (3) expresses commitment to advancing policy to improve health care accessibility and affordability in rural areas of the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for National Rural Health Day.
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

That on such date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives may designate, official photographs of the House may be taken while the House is in actual session. Payment for the costs associated with taking, preparing, and distributing such photographs may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris's, failure to secure the United States border.

That 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. 1371) strongly condemning the Biden Administration and its Border Czar, Kamala Harris’s, failure to secure the United States border. The amendment to the preamble printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble, as amended, 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 Homeland Security or their respective designees. July 23, 2024 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution provides for consideration of H. Res. 1371 (condemning the Biden Administration’s border policies).
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives for the victims of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida.

Whereas in the early morning of June 24, 2021, the 40-year-old Champlain Towers South residential condominium building with approximately 130 units in Surfside, Florida, partially collapsed, leading to deaths and injuries of residents and the permanent evacuation of those in the portion of the building still standing; Whereas confirming the gravity of the catastrophe, the President issued an emergency declaration for the State of Florida on June 25, 2021, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate the response and recovery effort and to supplement State and local resources; Whereas first responders and emergency response professionals at the Federal, State, and local levels responded to the tragedy, searching the wreckage for survivors and remains of deceased residents and worked to reunite families; Whereas countless generous volunteers, charitable organizations, and individual donors have contributed to support the Surfside community; Whereas while dozens of Champlain Towers South residents were thankfully reunified with friends and family, 98 people tragically lost their lives in the collapse; Whereas survivors, victims’ friends and family, first responders, and members of the local community have experienced severe emotional trauma, as many have lost loved ones, homes, pets, or cherished personal belongings; and Whereas Congress provided the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with $22,000,000 to initiate a technical investigation into the causes of the partial collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominiums and the inquiry is ongoing: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the memory of the deceased; (2) offers deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to all residents and to the families and friends of deceased and injured residents; (3) sends sincere gratitude to the first responders and emergency response professionals assisting the Surfside community, and acknowledges the need for continued aid to the victims and the broader community; (4) encourages flexibility and cooperation between creditors and survivors to ensure appropriate relief; and (5) supports the investigation into the causes of the Champlain Towers South building collapse, and is committed to supporting efforts to prevent future high-rise building collapses.

Summary: This resolution expresses condolences with respect to the collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium building in Surfside, Florida, and supports the investigation into the causes of the collapse and efforts to prevent future high-rise building collapses.
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

That the Clerk of the House inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.

Summary: This resolution informs the Senate that a quorum of the House of Representatives is present.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2130) to provide legal certainty to property owners along the Red River in Texas, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

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. 2130) to provide legal certainty to property owners along the Red River in Texas, and for other purposes. 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 Natural Resources. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee 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 committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of December 13, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2130) to provide legal certainty to property owners along the Red River in Texas, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

Whereas the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, founded on July 1, 1967, by the Smithsonian Institution, is commemorating 50 years of cultural exploration, exchange, and engagement on the National Mall of the United States this year; Whereas the purposes of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival are to collaborate with individuals and communities throughout the United States and around the world to present diverse, community-based traditions in an engaging, accessible, and culturally appropriate way; to show the connections between traditional and emerging practices, skills, and knowledge through research, performance, demonstration, conversation, and documentation; and to support the efforts of individuals and communities working to promote the resilience, integrity, vitality, and sustainability of their own cultural heritage; Whereas the Smithsonian Folklife Festival continues to collaborate with the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress, Folk & Traditional Arts Program of the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Park Service, scholarly societies, and State and local arts agencies to deepen and advance public curiosity and appreciation of rich folk and traditional arts and practices as vital and integral to the social fabric of families, communities, and nations; Whereas the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has inspired similar cultural exhibitions and festivals across the United States and around the world; Whereas the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has generated educational curricula, scholarly publications, documentary films, and new nongovernmental organizations committed to the documentation and presentation of folk and traditional arts; Whereas the Smithsonian Folklife Festival continues to foster intercultural dialogue, cross-generational learning, and cultural equity; Whereas the Smithsonian Folklife Festival continues to celebrate the diversity of artistic expression and the dignity, delight, and innovation found in the creative process; and Whereas the week of June 26, 2017, through June 30, 2017, is an appropriate week to designate as Folk and Traditional Arts and Culture Week That the House of Representatives recognizes Folk and Traditional Arts and Culture Week (1) recognize practitioners of folk and traditional culture, and the institutions and organizations that support them; (2) explore the creativity found within their own families and communities; and (3) congratulate the Smithsonian Folklife Festival for 50 years of outstanding efforts to champion creativity, cultural diversity and sustainability, cross-generational engagement, and intercultural communication through community-based research, public presentation, and archival documentation during the week.

Summary: Recognizes Folk and Traditional Arts and Culture Week in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 3076.

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3076) entitled To provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to request the Senate to return H.R. 3076 (Postal Service Reform Act of 2022) to the House.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Whereas the influence of Korean Americans may be observed in all facets of American life, from politics to industry, entrepreneurship to volunteerism, the arts, and education; Whereas, on January 13, 1903, 102 courageous Korean immigrants arrived in the United States initiating the first large wave of Korean immigration to America; Whereas these pioneer Korean immigrants faced tremendous social and economic obstacles as well as language barriers in America, the land of opportunity; Whereas in pursuit of the American dream, Korean immigrants initially served as farmworkers, wage laborers, and section hands throughout the United States; Whereas first generation Korean immigrants established a new home in a new land through resilience, tenacious effort, and immense sacrifice, which became the bedrock for their children and future generations of Korean Americans; Whereas the centennial year of 2003 marked an important milestone in the history of Korean immigration; Whereas the House passed House Resolution 487 to commemorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; Whereas the Senate passed Senate Resolution 283 to commemorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; Whereas Korean Americans, like other groups of immigrants that came to the United States before them, seeking a better life and opportunity, have thrived in their new homeland due to strong work ethic, family bonds, and community spirit; Whereas Korean Americans have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the United States and the global marketplace; Whereas Korean Americans have made history by winning elections throughout the country from local, to State, and to Federal levels of political office; Whereas Korean Americans have invigorated businesses, not-for-profit and other nongovernmental organizations, government, technology, medicine, athletics, arts and entertainment, journalism, churches, academic communities, and countless facets of American life; Whereas Korean Americans have built and strengthened the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, fostering peace on the Korean Peninsula; Whereas Korean Americans have made enormous contributions to the military strength of the United States and served with distinction in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, the conflict in Korea, and subsequent military conflicts across the globe; and Whereas the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration and Korean Americans have designated January 13th of each year as Korean American Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day; (2) urges all Americans to observe Korean American Day so as to have a greater appreciation of the invaluable contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States; and (3) honors and recognizes the 116th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day, and honors the 116th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2015 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".

Campus Fire Safety Month Whereas recent student-related housing fires in South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and other schools across the country have tragically cut short the lives of some of the youth of our Nation; Whereas since January 2000, at least 169 people, including students, parents, and children have died in campus-related fires; Whereas approximately 87 percent of these deaths have occurred in off-campus occupancies; Whereas a majority of the students across the Nation live in off-campus occupancies; Whereas a number of fatal fires have occurred in buildings where the fire safety systems have been compromised or disabled by the occupants; Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire alarm systems and smoke alarms provide the necessary early warning to occupants and the fire department of a fire so that appropriate action can be taken; Whereas it is recognized that automatic fire sprinkler systems are a highly effective method of controlling or extinguishing a fire in its early stages, protecting the lives of the building's occupants; Whereas many students are living in off-campus occupancies, Greek housing, and residence halls that are not adequately protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems and automatic fire alarm systems or adequate smoke alarms; Whereas it is recognized that fire safety education is an effective method of reducing the occurrence of fires and reducing the resulting loss of life and property damage; Whereas students are not routinely receiving effective fire safety education throughout their entire college career; Whereas it is vital to educate the future generation of our Nation about the importance of fire safety behavior so that these behaviors can help to ensure their safety during their college years and beyond; and Whereas by developing a generation of fire-safe adults, future loss of life from fires can be significantly reduced: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the establishment of Campus Fire Safety Month (2) encourages schools and municipalities across the country to provide educational programs to all students throughout the school year; and (3) encourages schools and municipalities to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing and take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments through fire safety education, installation of fire suppression and detection systems and smoke alarms and the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.

Summary: Supports the establishment of Campus Fire Safety Month.Encourages schools and municipalities across the country to provide educational programs to all students throughout the school year. Encourages schools and municipalities to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing and take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments.
Authorizing the Speaker to administer the oath of office.

Whereas Alan Nunnelee, a Representative-elect from the First District of the State of Mississippi, has been unable, from illness, to appear in person to be sworn as a Member of the House, and there being no contest or question as to his election: Now, therefore, be it That the Speaker, or deputy named by him, is hereby authorized to administer the oath of office to the Honorable Alan Nunnelee at Tupelo, Mississippi, and that such oath be accepted and received by the House as the oath of office of the Honorable Alan Nunnelee. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to administer the oath of office to Representative-elect Alan Nunnelee at Tupelo, Mississippi.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Office of Technology Assessment should be reestablished.

Whereas the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) was created in 1972 to provide Members of Congress and congressional committees with objective analysis of increasingly complex scientific and technical issues faced by our country; Whereas for over 20 years and 11 sessions of Congress, the OTA produced trustworthy, nonpartisan technical reports on issues as far ranging as nuclear arms control, electronic health records, and oil and shale technologies; Whereas the expertise provided by the OTA saved taxpayers billions of dollars by identifying cost-effective areas for future investment and avoiding wasting money on technologies and policies that did not and could not work; Whereas the OTA contributed to the security and economic growth of our Nation by providing timely and forward looking analysis of technological threats and opportunities; Whereas it is frequently necessary for Members of Congress to make informed policy decisions about rapidly changing technologies that are often outside their technical areas of expertise; Whereas in the 20 years since Congress has suspended appropriations for the OTA, the United States has missed significant opportunities for reallocating Federal spending to better align with current and future technological reality; and Whereas 90 organizations came together to call for the OTA to be funded once again by Congress: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the legislative process would greatly benefit from once again having an office dedicated to giving nonpartisan, technical advice to Congress; (2) the Office of Technology Assessment represents a cost-effective improvement to the governance of our country; and (3) funding should be restored to the Office of Technology Assessment.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the legislative process would greatly benefit from once again having an office dedicated to giving nonpartisan, technical advice to Congress; (2) the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) represents a cost-effective improvement to the governance of the nation; and (3) funding should be restored to the OTA.
Requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of House Joint Resolution 79.

That an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, shall be required on final passage of House Joint Resolution 79. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution requires a majority vote of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of H.J.Res. 79 (eliminating the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex).