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Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

Whereas May 14, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel; Whereas, on May 14, 1948, the United States officially recognized Israel as a State; Whereas Israel has been designated by the United States Government as a major non-NATO ally; Whereas, in 2014, Congress designated Israel as a major strategic partner Whereas the United States and Israel have a close and robust bilateral relationship marked by strong people-to-people ties and close cooperation on a wide range of issues including defense, diplomacy, energy, cybersecurity, agriculture, science, and space; Whereas the United States and Israel have signed three 10-year memoranda of understanding, in which the United States committed to provide $26,700,000,000 between fiscal year 1999 and fiscal year 2008, $30,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2018, and $38,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2028; Whereas Congress has appropriated amounts in accordance with such memoranda of understanding, reflecting the two countries’ shared priorities in the region; Whereas, in late 2020 and early 2021, Israel reached agreements, known collectively as the Abraham Accords, to improve or normalize its relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan; and Whereas these agreements build upon the decades-long leadership of the United States and other governments in supporting efforts to broker peace treaties between Israel and Egypt and Israel and Jordan: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the United States and Israel to continue to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation across the full spectrum of economic, security, and civilian issues; (2) encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region; (3) expresses continued support for security assistance to Israel as outlined in the United States-Israel Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that Israel can defend itself by itself; and (4) supports Israel’s robust involvement as an active member of the community of nations to benefit Israel and the United States as partners who share common values and a commitment to democracy. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution encourages the United States and Israel to continue deepening and expanding cooperation on economic, security, and civilian issues. The resolution also encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords. The Abraham Accords are agreements to normalize or improve relations between Israel and four members of the Arab League: the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Howard University and its contributions to the United States.

Whereas Howard University is celebrating its sesquicentennial on March 2, 2017, celebrating achievements and milestones and its rich legacy of excellence in truth and service; Whereas Howard University was chartered by Congress in 1867 that set its mission and vision to provide African-Americans with access to a high quality education during an era of socioeconomic inequalities that still impacts African-American and other minority communities today; Whereas Howard University is a comprehensive research institution comprised of 13 schools and colleges with students pursuing more than 120 areas of study, and it has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, sciences, and the humanities; Whereas Howard University produces more African-American doctors, dentists, lawyers, and Ph.D. degree holders than any other American university; Whereas Howard University has four Rhodes Scholars, which is the largest among Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Whereas Howard University has produced a Justice of the Supreme Court, cabinet secretaries, diplomats, Members of Congress, local officials, and three Mayors of the Nation’s capital—including the city’s first female mayor; Whereas Howard University students, each year, participate in the Alternative Spring Break program, which focuses on addressing community needs in various cities across the country; Whereas Howard University has a national radio show that educates small businesses on best practices to be successful; Whereas Howard University’s Center for Urban Progress works to address urban challenges, locally, nationally, and globally through community and agency partnerships; Whereas the Howard University Hospital serves vulnerable and economically disadvantaged populations that need medical care; Whereas Howard University’s Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, created to promote greater diversity and excellence in the United States Foreign Service, has prepared students from across the country and other institutions to become Foreign Service Officers, representing the United States in countries such as China, Korea, South Africa, and Germany; and Whereas Howard University has contributed historic periodicals from the 20th century to the National Museum of African American History and Culture: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives celebrates and honors Howard University for its rich legacy and contributions to the local, national, and global communities.

Summary: Celebrates and honors Howard University for its rich legacy and contributions to local, national, and global communities.
Designating the week of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as "National Farmers Market Week".

National Farmers Market Week Whereas farmers markets accounted for $1,700,000,000 in income for farmers of the United States in 2020, demonstrating the crucial role of farmers markets in local economies; Whereas, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture, the number of farmers markets in the United States rose from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019, an average growth of nearly 7 percent per year; Whereas farmers markets serve as significant educational sites and as bridges between urban and rural communities, contributing to a better public understanding of farming and ranching; Whereas the adoption of more sustainable farming practices is closely associated with farmer-to-consumer interactions facilitated by farmers markets; Whereas farmers markets and direct marketing farmers help improve the health and wellness of low-income people in the United States who receive Federal nutrition benefits; Whereas National Farmers Market Week is a time to recognize the unique and indispensable role farmers markets play in supporting food access, bolstering local economies, promoting healthy communities, and fostering sustainable farming; and Whereas the establishment of August 4 through August 10, 2024, as “National Farmers Market Week” would raise awareness for these important markets: Now, therefore be it That Congress— (1) supports the designation of National Farmers Market Week (2) recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States, from farmers and food producers to consumers.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Farmers Market Week. The resolution also recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States.
Seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.

Pueblo Whereas the USS Pueblo Whereas Petty Officer Duane Hodges was murdered in the violent assault, while the other 82 American servicemembers were held in captivity, under inhumane conditions, for just shy of an entire year thereafter; Whereas the criminal siege of the USS Pueblo Whereas the USS Pueblo That the House of Representatives— (1) declares that the USS Pueblo (2) urges the President of the United States and the Secretary of State to make the return of the USS Pueblo

Summary: This resolution declares that the USS Pueblo is the property of the U.S. government and that the murder of Petty Officer Duane Hodges and the inhumane captivity of American troops were in violation of international law. The resolution also urges the President to make the return of the USS Pueblo essential in discussions with North Korea. (North Korea captured the USS Pueblo on January 23, 1968.)
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to plans to declare a "climate emergency" in order to invoke emergency authorities to impose regulations on industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States.

climate emergency That the President is requested to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, and advisory legal opinions, including notes from meetings, memos, and telephone and electronic mail records, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President and refer or relate to the following: (1) A strategy or plan to declare climate change a public health emergency or a national emergency in order to invoke emergency powers to regulate or control any aspect of current or future industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States. (2) Statutory authorities to be used by the President to respond to a declared climate emergency in order to regulate or control any aspect of current or future industrial activity, or the supply and delivery of energy or electric power, in the United States. (3) Interagency comments concerning the use of available authorities or emergency powers to respond to a climate emergency.

Summary: This resolution requests the President to provide the House of Representatives documents and information about any plans to declare climate change a public health emergency or national emergency in order to regulate aspects of industrial activity or supply and delivery of energy or electric power.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 953) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.

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. 953) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, 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 Transportation and Infrastructure. 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 an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–21. That amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to that 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 amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as original text. 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. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 953) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters.
Honoring the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising.

Whereas August 1, 2014, marks the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, a heroic event during World War II during which citizens of Poland, against all odds, fought against the Nazi occupation of Warsaw; Whereas, on August 1, 1944, the Polish Home Army, with limited supplies and armed with mostly homemade weapons, rose up against the Nazis to fight the nationwide occupation of Poland by Nazi Germany; Whereas the Polish resistance fought German forces for 63 days, suffering extreme hardship, retribution, and personal sacrifice, and during which approximately 250,000 Poles were killed, wounded, or went missing; Whereas Adolf Hitler ordered the destruction of Warsaw as punishment for the uprising, leaving 85 percent of the city of Warsaw in ruins, including many historical buildings and monuments; Whereas the actions of the Polish resistance inspire people throughout the world who fight for freedom and democracy; and Whereas the actions of the Polish people during the Warsaw Uprising were a significant contribution to Allied war efforts during World War II and those actions continue to be respected and remembered throughout Poland: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.

Summary: Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising, which occurred during World War II and serves as a symbol of heroism and the power of the human spirit.
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Whereas the Department of State recognizes Gibraltar as an overseas territory of the United Kingdom based on the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht; Whereas the citizens of Gibraltar have freely and democratically expressed their view to remain a British Overseas Territory in 1967 and 2002 when 99.6 and 98.48 percent of the Gibraltarians, respectively, voted in a popular referenda their wish to remain a British Overseas Territory; Whereas the United States has relied on Gibraltar’s military facilities numerous times, including America’s first overseas military intervention in 1801 against the Barbary States, World War II, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization intervention in 2011 in Libya; Whereas, during World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower used Gibraltar as his headquarters to plan the liberation of North Africa stating, Without it the vital air cover would not have been quickly established on the North African fields. Whereas the security situation in North Africa and the Middle East continues to underscore the need for the United States to maintain secure access to Gibraltar’s military facilities; Whereas Gibraltar has the right, under the United Nations Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to determine its own future; and Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood by the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States honors the contribution that Gibraltar has made to advancing United States security interests in the Mediterranean region since 1801 and extends its deepest appreciation and thanks to the Government of Gibraltar and its citizens; and (2) the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar’s status as a British Overseas Territory.

Summary: Honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region. States that the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory.
Condemning Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel.

Whereas, beginning on April 13, 2024, Iran for the first time ever launched a direct attack on Israel that included over 350 missiles and drones launched directly from Iran and its proxies toward Israel; Whereas this direct attack on Israel followed: Iran-backed Hamas’ massive, unprovoked attack on Israel on October 7 that killed over 1,200 people; months of cross-border attacks from Iran-backed Hezbollah into Israel from Lebanon; over 170 attacks on United States troops in the Middle East by Iran-backed militias since October; and months of Iran-backed Houthi missile and drone attacks on global shipping; Whereas 99 percent of the projectiles fired at Israel were intercepted by Israel, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan, minimizing casualties and other damage from this unprecedented, brazen attack by Iran; Whereas Israel intercepted these missiles and drones using a variety of air defense systems and other defense articles, including many procured from or co-produced with the United States, demonstrating the vital importance of the United States and Israel’s security partnership; and Whereas Israel is a major non-NATO ally and Major Strategic Partner of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel; (2) reaffirms and supports Israel’s right to self-defense; (3) stands with Israel as it defends itself against Iran’s attack and seeks to re-establish deterrence against Iran and its proxies; (4) fully supports Israel’s right to respond to this aggression through military, diplomatic, economic, and other necessary means; (5) calls on all countries to unequivocally condemn Iran’s attack on Israel; (6) commends the United States military, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan for intercepting Iranian missiles and drones and thereby limiting the damage from this unprecedented attack on Israel; (7) reaffirms the United States commitment to Israel’s security, including through security assistance and defense sales; (8) urges full enforcement of United States sanctions and export controls against Iran to impede Iran’s nuclear program, missile and drone development, and funding of terrorist groups and proxies, including Hezbollah, Hamas and Palestine Islamic Jihad, the Houthis, and militias in Iraq and Syria; and (9) stands ready to assist Israel with emergency resupply and other security, diplomatic, and intelligence support. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution states that the House of Representatives (1) condemns Iran's drone and missile attack on Israel; (2) stands with Israel as it defends itself against Iran's attacks and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Israel's security; (3) supports Israel's right to self-defense and right to respond to this aggression; (4) commends the U.S. military, the United Kingdom, France, and Jordan for intercepting Iranian missiles and drones; and (5) urges full enforcement of U.S. sanctions and export controls against Iran.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee.

That clause 2(m)(2) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking may administer oaths to witnesses shall administer the following oath to witnesses: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony that you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?

Summary: This resolution requires the chair of a House committee to administer a specific oath to any witness appearing before the committee. Currently, a committee chair is only authorized to administer an oath.
Honoring the life of Shimon Peres.

Whereas Shimon Peres was born as Szymon Perski on August 21, 1923, in Vishnev, Poland, today part of Belarus; Whereas in 1934, he and his family emigrated to Israel, then the British-controlled Palestinian Mandate; Whereas Peres joined the pre-cursor to the Israeli army, the Haganah, helped found Kibbutz Geva, and became involved in the Hanoar Haoved youth movement; Whereas in 1945, Peres joined the Young Guard of Mapai, the political party that later became the Labor Party, and was elected to the steering committee; Whereas in 1945, Peres married Sonia Gelman, to whom he was married for more than 60 years until her passing in 2011; Whereas in 1952, Peres was appointed deputy director general of the Defense Ministry of the State of Israel; Whereas Peres was elected as a Mapai member to the Knesset in 1959, where he would go on to serve for 50 years; Whereas Peres, with David Ben-Gurion, worked to establish the labor party in 1968; Whereas Peres served in the Golda Meir government in various positions; Whereas Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin appointed Peres as defense minister in 1974; Whereas Peres led the labor party to victory in 1984, upon which he became Prime Minister, and then foreign minister in the unity government created with the Likud party; Whereas Peres worked to achieve a peace agreement with the PLO and successfully negotiated the Oslo Accords, which were signed in 1993; Whereas for his work on the Oslo Accords Peres, along with Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1994; Whereas upon the murder of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995, Peres assumed the role of Prime Minister and led the country through a difficult period of mourning and unrest; Whereas in 1996, Peres founded the Peres Center for Peace, dedicated to promoting peace-building and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians; Whereas in 2007, now a member of the Kadima party, Peres was elected as Israel’s ninth President; Whereas in July 2012, Peres was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom; Whereas in May 2014, Peres was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal; Whereas Peres passed away on September 28, 2016, in Israel, leaving a legacy of strong leadership and dedication to achieving peace; and Whereas Peres is survived by his three children and multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) extends its deepest sympathies to the people of Israel and to the family of Shimon Peres in their bereavement; and (2) honors the dedication Peres showed to serving his country and preserving the security, prosperity, and peace of the State of Israel.

Summary: Honors the life of Shimon Peres and his dedication to serving his country and preserving Israel's security, prosperity, and peace.