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Urging the United States Secretary of State to take action regarding unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds.

Whereas, beginning in 1969, Peruvian General Juan Velasco Alvarado and his military government expropriated millions of acres of agricultural land as part of a broad agrarian reform, and compensated thousands of landholders with agrarian reform bonds; Whereas, in the 1980s and 1990s, Peru experienced severe hyperinflation and twice changed its currency, leaving the agrarian reform bonds worthless; Whereas, during the 1980s, Peru defaulted on the agrarian reform bonds, and by 1992, Peru’s Government had ceased making payments on the agrarian reform bonds; Whereas Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal has repeatedly ruled that the agrarian reform bonds should be fully reimbursed by the Peruvian Government; Whereas despite this court ruling, Peru has begun a process of payment to bondholders based on a valuation that is not consistent with the current value set by Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal in 2001; Whereas Peru values the agrarian reform bonds at only tens of millions of dollars, even though most outside estimates of the current value of the bonds range from between $1 billion and $10 billion; Whereas, since the 1990s, Peru has become one of Latin America’s fastest growing economies, with free-trade agreements with China and countries in Europe; Whereas Peruvian agrarian reform bonds are beneficially owned by institutional investors that include not fewer than 200 American State, municipal, union, and other pension funds located in at least 25 States; and Whereas the failure of the Peruvian Government to repay the agrarian reform bonds at their current value affects the retirement of over 5,000,000 United States pensioners: Now, therefore be it That the House of Representatives urges the Secretary of State to take action concerning unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds to ensure the retirement security of over 5,000,000 United States pensioners across the Nation, by encouraging the Peruvian Government to negotiate in good faith with United States bondholders, including pension funds, regarding payment of the agrarian reform bonds.

Summary: This resolution urges the Department of State to take action on unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds by encouraging Peru to negotiate in good faith with U.S. bondholders regarding payment of these bonds.
Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2023 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.

Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is an appropriate time to recognize the enormous contributions the Italian and Italian-American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, including generals, admirals, doctors, philosophers, statesmen, musicians, athletes, and Nobel laureates; Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is held to salute the Italian and Italian-American community and to exhibit appreciation for their culture and their heritage that have immeasurably enriched the lives of the people of this Nation and the world; Whereas the strength and success of the United States, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon the distinctive and sterling qualities demonstrated by people of diverse races, heritages, and ethnicities, exemplified by members of the Italian and Italian-American community, who share with us their rich and unique heritage; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that October 2023 be observed as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it That in order to recognize the enormous contributions Italian and Italian-American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, the House of Representatives urges the people of the United States to acknowledge Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month and to observe the month with appropriate events and activities.

Summary: This resolution urges the people of the United States to acknowledge an Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions Italians and Italian Americans have made to this country and the world.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6784) to provide for removal of the gray wolf in the contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 19, 2018, through November 26, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6784) to provide for removal of the gray wolf in the contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. 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 Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from November 19, 2018, through November 26, 2018— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 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. The provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6784) to provide for removal of the gray wolf in the contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 19, 2018, through November 26, 2018.
Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the investigation by the intelligence community into the origins of the COVID-19 virus.

That the President is requested to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents (including records, memos, correspondence, and other communications), to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President and refer or relate to the investigation by the intelligence community into the origins of the COVID–19 virus. December 13, 2022 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives any documents and information about the investigation by the intelligence community into the origins of the COVID-19 virus.
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of the House has assembled and that the House is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for international women's rights and urges the Senate to endorse the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the United States engagement in Afghanistan.

That rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. (a) On the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in the current United States engagement in Afghanistan. (b) The moment of silence shall be led by the Speaker of the House, except when granted a leave of absence from the House. .

Summary: Amends rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that, on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed in the House on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagement in Afghanistan.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, 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. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, 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. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill 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. 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 on the legislative day of March 27, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules, as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to the following: (a) a measure addressing the Medicare payment system for physicians; and (b) a measure addressing Ukraine. March 25, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1459) to ensure that the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 applies to the declaration of national monuments, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
REPAIR Resolution

Whereas the Rules of the House of Representatives define an earmark as a Member request for funding targeted to a specific State, locality, or congressional district, other than through a statutory or administrative formula-driven or competitive award process; Whereas the Congressional Research Service reports that 85 percent of Corps of Engineers projects (Corps projects) and 75 percent of Bureau of Reclamation projects (Reclamation projects) are geographically specific studies or projects, and the appropriation of funds for Corps and Reclamation projects is not determined through a formula-driven or competitive award process; and Whereas the appropriation of funds for Corps and Reclamation projects is not intended to supersede applicable allocation authorities under section 302(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 ( 2 U.S.C. 633(a) 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Responsible Environmental Preservation and American Infrastructure Restoration Resolution REPAIR Resolution 2. Exclusion of certain water resources development projects from definition of congressional earmark Clause 9(e) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by striking (e) For the purpose (e)(1) For the purpose (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) For the purpose of this clause, the term congressional earmark .

Summary: Responsible Environmental Preservation and American Infrastructure Restoration Resolution or the REPAIR Resolution Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude from the definition of "congressional earmark" a provision or report language that provides, authorizes, or recommends an amount of discretionary budget authority for a project of the Corps of Engineers or the Bureau of Reclamation.
Recognizing the celebration of the Hmong New Year in 2019.

Whereas the Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the rice harvest season in Laos and Southeast Asia in late November or early December; Whereas the Hmong New Year traditionally spans multiple days, with each village starting and ending the New Year on a different date to allow other villages to come, support, and visit each other; Whereas the Hmong New Year is traditionally a time to give thanks to ancestral spirits and visit other villages; Whereas Hmong New Year celebrations traditionally include song, dance, food, and courtship games for youth, including pov pob, a ball-throwing game; Whereas Hmong Americans across the United States celebrate the New Year on weekends from October to December; and Whereas Hmong New Year celebrations are a significant cultural tradition in many communities across the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year; (2) expresses the deepest respect for Hmong Americans celebrating this occasion; and (3) wishes Hmong Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy New Year.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year and wishes Hmong Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy new year.
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 3, 2014, 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 et seq.) and through annual appropriations for library and literacy programs; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 3 to celebrate reading and the birth of Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 17th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents 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: Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading. Honors the 17th anniversary of Read Across America Day. Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.
Encouraging the courts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son.

Whereas human life is sacred and deserving of care and preservation at all stages of development; Whereas a baby is not a statistic to be managed but rather a life, to be supported in every way possible; Whereas an experimental treatment exists in the United States that could prolong the life of Charles Matthew William Gard ( Charlie Whereas a hospital in the United States has offered to admit Charlie for such treatment; Whereas President Donald J. Trump, moved by Charlie’s struggle, has extended a hand of help to his parents from the United States; and Whereas parents retain an inherent right to protect and provide for their children, and to seek out all resources and services available to secure life-saving treatments, wherever they may be found, for their children: Now, therefore, be it That the courts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island and the European Court of Human Rights should allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son, Charles Matthew William Gard ( Charlie

Summary: Urges the courts of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and the European Court of Human Rights to allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son, Charles Matthew William Gard, in any country where such care may be available.
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Black Women's Heart Health Awareness Week".

Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week Whereas heart disease and stroke are the number one killers of women, and stroke disproportionately affects African-American women; Whereas African-American women are less likely than Caucasian women to be aware that heart disease is the leading cause of death; Whereas cardiovascular diseases kill nearly 50,000 African-American women annually; Whereas of African-American women ages 20 and older, 49 percent have heart disease; Whereas only 1 in 5 African-American women believes she is personally at risk; Whereas only 52 percent of African-American women are aware of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack; Whereas only 36 percent of African-American women know that heart disease is their greatest health risk; Whereas more than 40 percent of non-Hispanic African Americans have high blood pressure, which is more severe in Blacks than Caucasians, and develops earlier in life; Whereas African Americans are disproportionately affected by obesity; Whereas among non-Hispanic African Americans age 20 and older, 63 percent of men and 77 percent of women are overweight or obese; Whereas African Americans are more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanic Caucasians; and Whereas the week of February 12, 2018, would be an appropriate week to designate as Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of Black Women’s Heart Health Awareness Week

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of Black Women's Heart Health Awareness Week.
Expressing support for the designation of October 25, 2021, as "National Beauty and Wellness Education Day" by promoting the importance of the Nation's licensed beauty and wellness professionals and the valued role of institutions of higher education that educate students for careers in the thriving beauty and wellness sector.

National Beauty and Wellness Education Day Whereas employment of— (1) massage therapists is projected to grow 19.2 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics; (2) skincare specialists (estheticians) is projected to grow 16.6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than average for all occupations and double the national average for all occupations as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and (3) personal appearance services such as shampooing and makeup services are projected to grow 17.8 percent from 2019 to 2029; Whereas all States require barbers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, and skincare specialists to be licensed, and to qualify for a license candidates are required to graduate from a State-approved barber or cosmetology program and then pass a State-administered licensing exam; Whereas most States regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to complete a postsecondary education program of 500 or more hours of study and experience, in most cases leading to the candidate obtaining a license or certification; and Whereas without proper education in health and safety requirements, applied technical abilities, and acquired soft skills, individuals seeking to enter these in-demand occupations would be unable to acquire the knowledge and proficiency required to successfully pass the required exam and enter the workforce: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Beauty and Wellness Education Day (2) recognizes that population growth and the growing importance of self-care to well-being will lead to greater demand for beauty and wellness services; (3) understands that proper education is the key to ensuring that the expectations of the State, the student, and the future employer of the licensed professionals are fulfilled; and (4) commends valued professionals working in the beauty and wellness sector and the efforts of the institutions of higher education that educate the Nation’s licensed beauty and wellness professionals.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Beauty and Wellness Education Day.
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 committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Carey. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Carey. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Mike Carey to the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.