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Commemorating the centennial of Webster University.

Whereas in 1915, the Sisters of Loretto established Webster University in Saint Louis, Missouri, as one of the first Catholic colleges for women that is located west of the Mississippi River; Whereas Webster University has campuses in 8 different countries, introducing people in Europe, Asia, and Africa to United States educational programs, helping to spread United States culture and ideas around the globe, and serving the educational needs of people abroad; Whereas in 1974, Webster University became one of the first universities in the United States to operate on a military base; Whereas in 2014, Webster University is located on military bases across the country, serving all branches of the military and directly helping more than 7,700 students who are active members of the Armed Forces, veterans, or direct relatives of individuals with military connections; Whereas Webster University has been a leader in online education since 1999, and more than 9,000 students are taking courses in the Webster University Online Learning Center, a program that provides quality higher education to students who have access to the Internet and are residing anywhere in the world; Whereas since 1915, Webster University has conferred more than 184,000 degrees at campuses around the world, including nearly 80,000 degrees in the greater Saint Louis area, demonstrating a local commitment and offering a global education; Whereas Webster University has a diverse student body and is routinely lauded by organizations working on diversity issues; Whereas Webster University is the alma mater of more than 160,000 proud alumni; and Whereas the quality of Webster University as an institution of higher learning is a reflection of the extraordinary caliber of its educational professionals and students: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes and extends congratulations to the educational professionals, students, and alumni of Webster University for 100 years of excellence in higher education.

Summary: Congratulates the educational professionals, students, and alumni of Webster University for 100 years of excellence in higher education.
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to transmit, respectively, a copy of the affidavit to the House of Representatives related to the raid on the former President.

That President Joseph R. Biden is requested, and the Attorney General Merrick B. Garland is directed, to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of adoption of this resolution, a copy of the affidavit submitted for the warrant on former President Donald J. Trump to the extent that any such affidavit is within the possession of the President or the Department of Justice, respectively. Amend the title so as to read: Resolution of inquiry requesting President Joseph R. Biden and directing Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to transmit a copy of the affidavit to the House of Representatives related to the raid on former President Donald J. Trump. September 22, 2022 Reported adversely with amendments, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution requests the President, and directs the Attorney General, to transmit to the House of Representatives a copy of the affidavit submitted for the warrant on the former President, to the extent that any such affidavit is within the possession of the President or the Department of Justice.
Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2024, as "Rare Disease Day".

Rare Disease Day Whereas a rare disease or disorder is a disease or disorder that affects a small number of patients; Whereas, in the United States, a rare disease or disorder affects fewer than 200,000 individuals; Whereas, as of the date of the adoption of this resolution, more than 25,000,000 individuals in the United States are living with at least 1 of the more than 7,000 known rare diseases or disorders; Whereas children with rare diseases or disorders account for a significant portion of the population affected by rare diseases or disorders in the United States; Whereas many rare diseases and disorders are serious and life-threatening; Whereas this year marks the 41st anniversary of the enactment of the Orphan Drug Act ( Public Law 97–414 Whereas, in 2022, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, in the Food and Drug Administration (referred to in this preamble as FDA Whereas the 117th Congress passed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 ( Public Law 117–328 Whereas, although the FDA has approved more than 1,100 orphan indications for drugs and biological products for the treatment of rare diseases and disorders, more than 90 percent of rare diseases do not have a treatment approved by the FDA for their condition; Whereas limited treatment options and financing life-altering and lifesaving treatments can be challenging for individuals with rare diseases or disorders and their families; Whereas rare diseases and disorders include sickle cell anemia, spinal muscular atrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, thyroid eye disease, myotonic dystrophy, t-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, Sanfilippo syndrome, microtia, meatal atresia, and conductive deafness; Whereas individuals with rare diseases or disorders can experience difficulty in obtaining accurate diagnoses and finding physicians or treatment centers with expertise in their rare disease or disorder; Whereas the 116th Congress passed the Medicaid Services Investment and Accountability Act of 2019 ( Public Law 116–16 Whereas the FDA and the National Institutes of Health support innovative research on the treatment of rare diseases and disorders; Whereas Rare Disease Day is observed each year on the last day of February; Whereas Rare Disease Day is a global event that was first observed in the United States on February 28, 2009, and was observed in more than 100 countries in 2022; and Whereas Rare Disease Day is expected to be observed globally for years to come, providing hope and information for rare disease and disorder patients around the world: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Rare Disease Day (2) recognizes the importance of, with respect to rare diseases and disorders— (A) improving awareness; (B) encouraging accurate and early diagnosis; and (C) supporting national and global efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rare Disease Day.
Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.

Whereas Portugal was the first neutral nation to establish diplomatic ties with the United States; Whereas Portuguese Americans harbor a deep commitment to family and community, an enduring work ethic, and a perseverance to succeed and contribute to society; Whereas Portuguese Americans have contributed to the advancement of early American society from manning whaling ships in New England to the introduction of grape cultivation in Georgia; Whereas Portuguese Americans have been leaders in elected governmental positions; Whereas Portuguese-American political influence began early in Hawaii, and in 1894, three of the 18 elected delegates to the Constitutional Convention were Portuguese; Whereas, in 1979, Peter Tony Whereas Portuguese Americans have served in the highest positions of the national Government, the most notable of whom is nuclear physicist and former Secretary of Energy, Ernest Moniz; Whereas Portuguese Americans are leaders in the agricultural industry in California and throughout the Nation, most notably in the dairy industry; Whereas Portuguese Americans have served in the highest levels of the educational community, the most notable being Francis Mile Rogers, who was a professor of Portuguese at Harvard University, where he chaired the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures and served as the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences; Whereas Portuguese Americans have served with distinction and proudly in the United States military; Whereas Portuguese Americans have made lasting contributions to American culture in various ways, such as introducing the ukulele to American music and John Philip Sousa, the March King Stars and Stripes Forever Whereas Portuguese Americans, and particularly emigrants from the Azores Archipelago, have built bridges of cooperation and innovation that have strengthened transatlantic relations through local and international Portuguese-American associations such as the Luso-American Development Foundation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Portuguese National Heritage Month; (2) esteems the integral role of the Portuguese-American community and the manifold heritage of Portugal in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe a Portuguese National Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of the Portuguese community to the United States.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Portuguese National Heritage Month. The bill also esteems the integral role of the Portuguese-American community and the manifold heritage of Portugal in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.
Recognizing the American Peanut Shellers Association for their exemplary services and dedicated efforts to support our Nation's peanut industry over the past 100 years.

Whereas the American Peanut Shellers Association (APSA) was established by commercial peanut shellers and crushers from Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, who began operations in early 1918 as the Southeastern Peanut Association (SPA); Whereas approximately one year later, on April 5, 1919, a group of commercial peanut farmers representing their home States convened in Atlanta to officially charter the Southeastern Peanut Association; Whereas, in 1965, the APSA cosponsored first USA Peanut Congress—the largest meeting of all segments of the peanut industry; Whereas on November 30, 1993, the Southeastern Peanut Association officially changed its name to the American Peanut Shellers Association to incorporate other shelling companies from other States; Whereas the current APSA headquarters in Albany, Georgia, was completed in 1986 and has been the official hub of this renowned association since its relocation from Americus, Georgia, in the early in 1960s; Whereas, for the past 100 years, Georgia peanut farmers through the APSA have been successful in improving the quality and safety and increasing the profitability of peanuts and peanut products by working to promote and increase consumption; Whereas, today, the APSA is the oldest organized group in the peanut industry boasting 10 active member shelling companies and 145 associate members who handle 90 percent of the peanuts grown in the United States; Whereas Georgia leads the Nation in production of peanuts with nearly 50 percent of the annual peanut crop; Whereas Georgia has 14,000 farms with peanuts and about 4,500 active farmers; Whereas approximately 200 businesses in Georgia are peanut related; Whereas two million bags of peanuts are distributed annually and the industry contributes more than 50,000 jobs and an estimated $2 billion to the economy of the State of Georgia; Whereas, since George Washington Carver discovered the many uses for the peanut in the early twentieth century, peanuts have become a household food staple and a source of dietary fiber, protein, and other healthy nutrients; Whereas although peanuts are produced in other parts of the country, no peanuts are of higher quality or more delicious than Georgia peanuts; and Whereas the hard work of John Powell, Executive Director of the American Peanut Shellers Association, and the rest of the wonderful staff as well as Chairman Ralph Johnson and all those who serve on the Associate Board of Directors has contributed to the success of the APSA in many ways: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the American Peanut Shellers Association for their exemplary services and dedicated efforts to support our Nation’s peanut industry over the past 100 years.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the American Peanut Shellers Association for their exemplary services and dedicated efforts to support our nation's peanut industry over the past 100 years.
Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Whereas individuals living in rural areas in the United States need access to media content that is relevant to their daily lives; Whereas rural and agricultural programming includes agricultural weather, agribusiness news, commodity market news, and western sports, and this programming is important to the farmers and ranchers of the United States for their way of life and making a living; Whereas rural and agricultural programming covers matters that affect all individuals in the United States; Whereas all individuals in the United States need to be exposed to, and informed about, what is occurring outside of the major cities and suburbs of the United States; Whereas all individuals in the United States feel the effects of inflation and supply chain shortages, and rural and agricultural programming is in a unique position to inform viewers of the roots of these issues; Whereas the population of the world is projected to grow from 7,000,000,000 to approximately 9,000,000,000 by 2050, and agricultural productivity will need to increase to meet the growing demand for food and the projected increase in consumption; Whereas a decrease in investment in agricultural research and development would result in a negative shock to agricultural productivity; Whereas an informed public is key to supporting the proper level of investment in agricultural research and development; Whereas significant consolidation in the media market and prioritization of consolidated media has had a negative impact on access to rural and agricultural programming; and Whereas multichannel video programming distributors and providers of digital and streaming media should make delivery of rural and agricultural programming, including agricultural news and western lifestyle content, a priority: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States postal facility network is an asset of significant value and the United States Postal Service should take appropriate measures to maintain, modernize and fully utilize the existing post office network for economic growth.

Whereas the postal facility network is an integral part of universal service and should be modernized to make universal service relevant for the 21st century; Whereas the closure of post offices in rural communities would create an economic burden for people in the United States that depend on universal service for communication, package services, and non-typical postal services; Whereas the closure process of post offices does not adequately take into account community input; Whereas post offices are recognized as secure and trustworthy, and could function as the location for other government services, community events, and emergency services; and Whereas post offices have become a part of the identity of rural communities, and provide a significant social value: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to modernize and maintain a post office network.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to modernize and maintain a post office network.
Commending the people of Ecuador on holding successful elections, and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States must strengthen its cooperation with the Government of Ecuador.

Whereas, on October 15, 2023, the people of Ecuador elected Daniel Noboa as the youngest President in Ecuador’s history; Whereas President-elect Noboa’s campaign centered on promoting democracy, free enterprise, and enhancing security through combating drug-trafficking, rampant crime, and unemployment in Ecuador; Whereas the United States-Ecuador trade relation totaled $18,300,000,000 in goods and U.S. Foreign Direct Investment in Ecuador (stock) was $1,000,000,000 in 2022; Whereas the expired Andean Tariff Preference Act and subsequent Andean Tariff Preferences and Drug Eradication Act expanded trade relations between the two countries, generated new employment in key exports sector in Ecuador, and helped increased cooperation on combating illicit drug trafficking in that country; Whereas, on August 12, 2021, the United States and Ecuador marked the entry into force of the Protocol to the Trade and Investment Council Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador Relating to Trade Rules and Transparency, recognizing the steps Ecuador has taken to decrease unnecessary regulatory burden and create a more transparent and predictable legal framework for foreign direct investment in recent years; Whereas, on December 15, 2022, Congress approved the United-States Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, calling for inter alia promoting inclusive economic growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and increasing capabilities to address negative foreign influence; and Whereas Ecuador and the United States have a shared democratic tradition and are cooperating to safeguard this tradition through the Alliance for the Advancement of Democracy with special focus on supply chain integrity: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the people of Ecuador for their commitment to democracy, civil liberties, and economic prosperity; and (2) urges the President of the United States to build on the strong alliance between the United States and Ecuador to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen democracy, security, trade, rule of law, and broad-based economic well-being in the hemisphere.

Summary: This resolution commends the people of Ecuador, after recent elections, for their commitment to democracy, civil liberties, and economic prosperity. The resolution also urges the President to deepen bilateral ties between the two countries and to strengthen democracy, security, trade, rule of law, and broad-based economic well-being in the hemisphere.
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives and ranking a Member on 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 Agriculture: Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico. That the following named Member be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Khanna (to rank immediately after Mr. Cooper). Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mr. Khanna (to rank immediately after Mr. Rouda). Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture, (2) the Budget, and (3) Oversight and Reform.
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the border security policies, procedures, and activities as such relate to the interdiction of families by the U.S. Border Patrol between ports of entry.

That, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Secretary of Homeland Security is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, to the extent that such information is in the possession of the Secretary, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication or any portion of any such communication of the U.S. Border Patrol that refers or relates to the interdiction of families between ports of entry, including the following: (1) U.S. Border Patrol policies, procedures, and activities as such relate to the interdiction of families between ports of entry. (2) Procedures disseminated within the U.S. Border Patrol on how interdicted families, including families with small children, are to be treated and processed. (3) All records made at or near the time that a family is interdicted between ports of entry by the U.S. Border Patrol from June 2016 through June 2018, regarding such interdiction, including any such records or information regarding the following: (A) The ages of children interdicted and what actions were taken with respect to such children. (B) The number of criminal referrals made by the U.S. Border Patrol, including for trafficking children.

Summary: Directs the Department of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of U.S. Border Patrol records or communications that relate to the interdiction of families between ports of entry, including: (1) the ages of interdicted children and actions taken with respect to such children; and (2) the number of criminal referrals made, including for trafficking children.
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

That the House of Representatives shall not consider H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act

Summary: Prohibits the House of Representatives from considering H.R. 3 (Northern Route Approval Act) because: (1) it violates Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House, and (2) it affects the dignity and integrity of the House proceedings since it is unconstitutional.