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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4346) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2022, through September 12, 2022.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 4346) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology or her designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology or their respective designees. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. 2. On any legislative day during the period from August 1, 2022, through September 12, 2022, the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII. 6. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar or legislative day for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII. 7. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XV. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 4346) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from August 1, 2022, through September 12, 2022.
Expressing support for the designation of a "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Small Business Saturday Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses having employees (commonly referred to as employer firms Whereas small businesses employ over 49 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses pay over 42 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of the private, nonfarm product of the gross domestic product; Whereas small businesses generated 64 percent of net new jobs created between 1993 and 2011; Whereas 87 percent of consumers in the United States agree that the success of small businesses is critical to the overall economic health of the United States; Whereas 89 percent of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses contribute positively to the local community by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; Whereas 93 percent of consumers in the United States agree that it is important to support the small businesses in their community; and Whereas November 30, 2013, would be an appropriate date to designate as Small Business Saturday That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Small Business Saturday (2) supports efforts— (A) to encourage consumers to shop locally; and (B) to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.

Summary: Expresses support for: (1) the designation of a Small Business Saturday, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Sessions (to rank immediately after Mr. Lucas). Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Pete Sessions to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mrs. Kirkpatrick. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Ann Kirkpatrick to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Recognizing the alarming mortality rate of African-American breast cancer patients.

Whereas serious disparities persist in United States health care today; Whereas life-saving progress has been made in breast cancer treatment over the last two decades, but we have not seen the same progress in the treatment of African-American breast cancer patients; Whereas African-American women have a 41 percent higher breast cancer mortality rate than white women in the United States; Whereas this disparity results in 1,700 additional deaths each year; Whereas in Los Angeles, a black breast cancer patient is about 70 percent more likely to die from the disease than a white breast cancer patient is likely to die from the disease; Whereas African-American women are more likely to be diagnosed with later stage breast cancer; and Whereas African-American women are less likely to be screened for breast cancer and less likely to receive the medical treatment they need to fight breast cancer: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the disparity in treatment rates of African-American breast cancer patients; (2) affirms that this disparity is unacceptable and should be addressed; (3) calls for immediate action to be taken to raise awareness of breast cancer screening for all women in the United States; and (4) calls for immediate action to be taken to expand access to treatment for all breast cancer patients regardless of race.

Summary: Recognizes the disparity in treatment rates of African-American breast cancer patients and affirms that such disparity is unacceptable and should be addressed. Calls for immediate action to be taken to: (1) raise awareness of breast cancer screening for all women in the United States, and (2) expand access to treatment for all breast cancer patients regardless of race.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month Whereas pulmonary fibrosis is a debilitating and ultimately fatal lung condition that causes progressive scarring in the lungs and has no definitive cause; Whereas as many as 200,000 individuals in the United States are known to suffer from pulmonary fibrosis, the majority of whom are aged 50 and older; Whereas the average life expectancy from the diagnosis of the idiopathic form of pulmonary fibrosis is just 2.8 years, and as many as 80 percent of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients die within 5 years of diagnosis; Whereas pulmonary fibrosis takes the lives of 40,000 or more individuals in the United States each year—approximately 1 individual every 13 minutes; Whereas many patients afflicted with pulmonary fibrosis are misdiagnosed for 1 year or longer after the patients are presenting with pulmonary fibrosis symptoms; Whereas, as of July 2018, there are no confirmed biomarkers for screening and testing for pulmonary fibrosis; Whereas a cure, treatment, or drug to halt the fibrotic process in pulmonary fibrosis does not yet exist; Whereas the symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis vary from person to person and include shortness of breath, a dry cough, fatigue, weight loss, and aching muscles and joints; Whereas volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and for the families of those individuals; and Whereas developing more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and providing access to quality care to individuals with pulmonary fibrosis requires increased research, education, and community support services: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month; (3) continues to support more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease; (4) recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in vital clinical trials to advance the knowledge of the disease; and (5) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and millions of individuals in the United States and abroad working to improve the quality of life for individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.) Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a replacement for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should have certain features.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that a replacement for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111–148 (1) Allow States to ask for and receive broad authority to reform their individual health insurance markets provided that any such reform— (A) ensures that individuals with preexisting conditions experience— (i) lower premiums; (ii) lower out-of-pocket costs; and (iii) greater accessibility to in-network providers; (B) takes steps towards ensuring that individuals who pay premiums to group health plans and then become too sick to work have access to individual health insurance coverage that is similar to such group health plans in price, quality, and access to care, regardless of any preexisting condition; and (C) has an impact on Federal finances that is budget neutral. (2) Grant States the authority necessary— (A) to create market conditions which provide incentives to insurance companies to provide coverage to individuals with an expensive health condition, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease; and (B) to allow individuals to use health savings accounts and individual insurance plans for more services.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a replacement for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should: (1) allow states to receive broad authority to reform their individual health insurance markets, and (2) grant states the authority necessary to create certain market conditions which incentivize insurance companies and allow individuals to use their health savings accounts and insurance plans for more services.
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Small Business: Mr. Takai. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Small Business.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the 2023-2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing, including the following: (1) All documents and communications referring or relating to the proposed program for offshore oil and gas leasing for 2023–2028. (2) All documents and communications referring or relating to compliance with the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act’s requirement to develop a five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. (3) All documents and communications relating to the 2017–2022 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing, including— (A) any reference to the decision to cancel or delay planned lease sales; (B) any reference to the decision to not pursue an appeal to the judgment vacating Lease Sale 257; and (C) any reference to the impact of such program’s expiration without the creation of a 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing. (4) All documents and communications referring or relating to Secretary Debra Haaland’s commitment to release a proposed five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing for 2023–2028 by June 30, 2022. (5) All documents and communications relating to funding implications of such proposed program, including— (A) any reference to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act; (B) any reference to the Land and Water Conservation Fund; (C) any reference to the Historic Preservation Fund; (D) any reference to the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve related to the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act; and (E) any reference to the general fund of the Treasury of the United States. (6) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Debra Haaland, or her representative, and environmental advocacy groups relating to the 2023–2028 five-year program for offshore oil and gas leasing.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of the Interior to provide the House of Representatives certain information and documents about the 2023-2028 program for offshore oil and gas leasing, including information on funding implications.
Expressing support for the designation of 2019 as the "International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements".

International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements Whereas, on December 20, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly designated 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements International Year of the Periodic Table (1) the development of the periodic table was 1 of the most significant achievements in science; and (2) the periodic table is a uniting scientific concept with broad applications and implications in astronomy, chemistry, physics, biology, and other natural sciences; Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the development of the periodic table by Dmitri Mendeleev in 1869; Whereas the periodic table is a unique tool enabling scientists to predict the appearance and properties of matter on Earth and in the universe; Whereas the International Year of the Periodic Table provides an opportunity to educate the public about the ways in which chemical elements can help to address challenges relating to water, food, health, security, and energy throughout the world; Whereas it is critical that the brightest young minds continue to be attracted to chemistry and other branches of science in order to ensure the development of the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators; Whereas the American Chemical Society, founded in 1876 and chartered by Congress in 1938, is committed to— (1) improving the lives of people through the transforming power of chemistry; and (2) advancing the broader chemistry enterprise and the practitioners of that enterprise for the benefit of Earth and people around the world; and Whereas the American Chemical Society and other chemical societies and associations around the world are encouraging the members of those societies and associations to work with colleagues to organize outreach activities that will instill public appreciation of— (1) the periodic table; and (2) the contributions of the periodic table to the betterment of life on Earth: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and applauds the United Nations for proclaiming the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements International Year of the Periodic Table (2) commends the global community of chemists for the efforts of those chemists— (A) to recognize the International Year of the Periodic Table; and (B) to participate in events marking the International Year of the Periodic Table as— (i) an important scientific milestone; and (ii) a global celebration.

Summary: This resolution recognizes and applauds the United Nations for proclaiming the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. The resolution also commends the global community of chemists for their efforts to recognize the International Year of the Periodic Table and to participate in events marking such year as an important scientific milestone and global celebration.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.

Whereas political gerrymandering occurs when politicians draw their own congressional district lines to protect their self-interest at the expense of creating districts that reflect communities of interest; Whereas political gerrymandering can result in decreased electoral competition between congressional candidates, and in turn decreased responsiveness by Members of Congress to their voters’ interests; Whereas political gerrymandering can be used to split or pack certain demographic and political groups into congressional districts in order to disproportionately diminish their representation in Congress; Whereas political gerrymandering can be used to protect the majority party and punish the minority party; Whereas political gerrymandering can decrease Americans’ faith and trust in congressional elections; Whereas political gerrymandering is generally harmful to our democracy; Whereas many States have taken great strides to ameliorate political gerrymandering, ranging from Hawaii and California to Arizona and Ohio; Whereas the United States Constitution provides the authority for Congress to regulate elections and redistricting; and Whereas the Supreme Court has affirmed Congress’ authority provided in the United States Constitution to regulate elections and redistricting: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.
Strongly condemning the recent acts of violence, riots, and looting in the United States.

Whereas in the wake of the tragic death of George Floyd on Monday, May 25, 2020, peaceful protests began across the United States focused on justice for African-American victims of police misconduct; Whereas these peaceful protests are protected by the Constitution of the United States through an individual’s First Amendment rights of freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and petitioning the Government concerning grievances; Whereas what began as peaceful demonstrations, have been exploited by violent extremists who have carried out acts of violence, looting, destruction of business and personal property, and additional loss of life, including the deliberate targeting of law enforcement officers; Whereas due to the actions of violent extremists, certain government functions have been temporarily closed, businesses have been forced to be shuttered, and livelihoods have been impacted; Whereas these acts of violence are considered criminal activity; and Whereas these actions take our focus as a country away from a safe and civil dialogue on issues of importance to our Nation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns the violence, riots, and looting in the United States; (2) recognizes that violent opportunists use the cover of legitimate protests by their fellow citizens to sow chaos; (3) recognizes that the actions of those bent on violence does not diminish the rights of other Americans to peacefully protest; (4) urges peace and order to be restored; and (5) expresses that those responsible for these violent acts be held criminally responsible for their actions.

Summary: This resolution condemns the violence, riots, and looting in the United States; recognizes that these violent acts do not diminish the rights of other Americans to peacefully protest; and expresses that those responsible for these violent acts should be held criminally responsible.