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Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Darwin Day Whereas Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2019, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as Darwin Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Darwin Day (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Darwin Day. The resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that countries that are party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction should work to resolve international parental child abduction cases, and for other purposes.

Whereas international parental child abduction is the removal or retention of a child outside the child’s country of habitual residence by a parent or guardian in violation of another parent or guardian’s custodial rights; Whereas in an increasingly integrated and mobile world international child custody disputes are likely to increase in frequency; Whereas since 1988, the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction has been the principal mechanism for enforcing the return of abducted children to the United States; Whereas the Hague Convention is an international treaty that provides a civil mechanism to promptly return children who have been taken outside of their country of habitual residence in violation of custodial rights; Whereas in 2018, there were 98 countries that were parties to the Hague Convention; Whereas in 2017, 13 of such 98 countries demonstrated a pattern of non-compliance with the Hague Convention; Whereas some countries that are party to the Hague Convention do not apply the Convention retroactively with respect to cases initiated prior to the date on which the countries involved in such cases became a party to the Convention, and therefore there remain a large number of unresolved child abduction cases; Whereas the United States has at least one outstanding international parental child abduction case pending with more than 100 countries, including countries that are parties to the Hague Convention and countries that are not parties to the Convention; Whereas in California alone there are almost 200 outstanding cases of international parental child abduction from the United States; and Whereas international parental child abduction disproportionately impacts members of the United States Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that countries that are party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction should work to resolve international parental child abduction cases, including by applying the Convention retroactively with respect to cases initiated prior to the date on which the countries involved in such cases became a party to the Convention.

Summary: Calls for countries that are party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to work to resolve international parental child abduction cases, including by applying the convention retroactively with respect to cases initiated prior to the date on which the countries involved became a party to the convention.
Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker.

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Paul D. Ryan, a Representative from the State of Wisconsin as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Instructs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the President that Paul D. Ryan has been elected Speaker of the House.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Chair. Committee on Appropriations: Ms. Granger, Chair. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Chair. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Arrington, Chair. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Ms. Foxx, Chair. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mrs. Rodgers of Washington, Chair. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. McHenry, Chair. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. McCaul, Chair. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Green of Tennessee, Chair. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Jordan, Chair. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Westerman, Chair. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Mr. Comer, Chair. Committee on Rules: Mr. Cole, Chair. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Lucas, Chair. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Williams of Texas, Chair. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Graves of Missouri, Chair. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Bost, Chair. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Smith of Missouri, Chair. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of the Navy should take a leading role in the mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security interests of the United States.

Whereas runoff crossing the United States-Mexico border poses significant environmental and public health risks; Whereas discharges of raw sewage into the Tijuana River have required Navy in-water military training in the vicinity of Coronado, California, to be shifted to other locations due to health and safety concerns; Whereas the $1,000,000,000 Navy SEAL training center, Naval Base Coronado Coastal Campus, is located less than three miles from the mouth of the Tijuana River; Whereas sewage spills and debris, such as discarded tires, often clog the river channel, causing substantial erosion along the perimeter of the Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach (NOLFIB), which has threatened the installation’s perimeter fencing and resulted in the Navy developing a project to reinforce the riverbank and relocate portions of Navy fencing; Whereas such discharges also cause secondary impacts to local Navy operations, such as beach closures at Naval Base Coronado in areas that are prime nesting grounds for the Western Snowy Plover and the California Least Tern; Whereas increased regulatory actions by State and Federal environmental protection agencies may be levied if the quality and safety of these species’ nesting areas are affected, which will negatively constrain military activities in these areas; and Whereas Congress is concerned that future spills, discharges, and debris from the Tijuana River may have more significant impacts on the military installations and operations in the San Diego region: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of the Navy should take a leading role in the mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security interests of the United States.

Summary: This resolution calls for the Department of the Navy to take a leading role in the mitigation of cross-border spills, discharges, and debris in the Tijuana River that impact national security interests.
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children waiting for adoption, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Whereas there are far too many children outside of permanent family care and in the United States foster care system, who are waiting to be adopted; Whereas the Children’s Bureau, an office of the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services, supports programs, research, and monitoring to help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for children; Whereas, every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; Whereas the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to the United States; the foster care system, including kinship care; prospective adoptive parents; and the children awaiting permanency; Whereas foster care systems, prospective adoptive parents, and the children awaiting permanency have stepped up in brave and inspiring ways in order to meet these challenges; Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November to be National Adoption Month, and the President has proclaimed November 2021 to be National Adoption Month; Whereas National Adoption Day has been celebrated as a collective national effort to find permanent and loving families for children in the foster care system; and Whereas the Saturday before Thanksgiving has been recognized as National Adoption Day since at least 2000, and in 2021, the Saturday before Thanksgiving is November 20: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day; (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and throughout the year.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day and encourages people to consider adoption.
Honoring one million deaths from COVID-19 in the United States.

Whereas, on May 12, 2022, the United States reached 1,000,000 confirmed lives lost due to COVID–19; Whereas the first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID–19 in the United States was recorded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on January 20, 2020; Whereas the first known death from COVID–19 in the United States occurred in February 2020; Whereas in the months following the first recorded death, the COVID–19 pandemic has impacted individuals, families, and communities across the United States; Whereas estimates report that the death toll from COVID–19 has increased the number of orphans in the United States by nearly 200,000 children; Whereas scientific breakthroughs have been effective at reducing the COVID–19 death toll; and Whereas it is recognized that mitigation efforts can reduce the number of deaths due to COVID–19 and save lives: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and mourns the 1,000,000 known lives lost in the United States from COVID–19; and (2) honors the memory of the deceased and offers condolences to their families and loved ones.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the one million deaths in the United States caused by COVID-19.
Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

Whereas, on November 11, our Nation observes Veterans Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the men and women who served and sacrificed for their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of all American veterans must be recognized; Whereas the service of approximately 30,000 residents of the District of Columbia in the Armed Forces is unparalleled because they served without voting representation in Congress and full local self-government; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought to create the United States, fighting for the Revolutionary War slogan of no taxation without representation Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, a casualty figure greater than that of 3 different States during that war; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, a casualty figure greater than that of 4 different States during that war; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean war, a casualty figure greater than that of 8 different States during that war; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam war, a casualty figure greater than that of 10 different States during that war; Whereas almost 200,000 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia, including active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans, continue to be denied voting representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as full local self-government; Whereas H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act, would grant full and equal voting rights in Congress as well as unimpeded democratic control over local affairs to the District of Columbia by making it the 51st State; and Whereas H.R. 51 was passed by the House of Representatives on June 26, 2020: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calls for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

Summary: This resolution (1) recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, (2) condemns the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District residents, and (3) calls for statehood for the District through enactment of H.R. 51 (Washington, D.C. Admission Act).
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month Whereas 7,100,000, or 9.5 percent, of children in the United States currently have asthma, and that percentage has risen steadily since the 1980s; Whereas 25,000,000, or 1 in 12, people in the United States have asthma, and the numbers are increasing each year; Whereas on average, in 2008 children missed 4 days of school and adults missed 5 days of work because of asthma; Whereas asthma is the most common noncommunicable disease among children; Whereas 1,800,000 individuals per year visit emergency departments because of asthma’s effects; Whereas asthma costs the United States about $3,300 in medical expenses per person with asthma each year from 2002 to 2007; Whereas medical expenses associated with asthma increased from $48,600,000,000 in 2002 to $50,100,000,000 in 2007; Whereas fewer than half of people with asthma report being taught how to avoid triggers, which are key to the prevention of asthma attacks; Whereas asthma is a manageable disease; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month (2) encourages awareness of the prevalence of asthma and allergies, including heightened prevalence among women, minority, and urban demographics; (3) recognizes and salutes health care professionals who treat asthma and allergy-related health issues; (4) recognizes and salutes researchers working to identify asthma and allergy cures; (5) recognizes and reaffirms commitment to public education about asthma and allergy treatment and symptoms and to advancing care for both asthma and allergy conditions; and (6) supports investment in researching the prevention, treatment, and eradication of asthma.

Summary: Supports the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and artistic expression, and for the designation of July 26, 2014, as National Dance Day.

Whereas Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and celebrity judge for the dance-themed television show So You Think You Can Dance Whereas the Dizzy Feet Foundation and the Kennedy Center, in conjunction with the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, will celebrate National Dance Day on Saturday, July 26, 2014, in the Nation’s Capital at the Kennedy Center; Whereas National Dance Day has captured the imagination of people throughout the Nation and around the world and has helped popularize dancing as an art, for fun, and as a form of exercise; Whereas National Dance Day encourages many forms of dance expression, representing the Nation’s rich artistic, regional, ethnic, and racial diversity; Whereas National Dance Day features the spectrum of dance, from classical to popular to line and partner dances; Whereas dancing helps improve heart health, burn calories, strengthen muscles, and improve flexibility for people of all ages; Whereas health officials have repeatedly documented an overweight and obesity epidemic among every age group in the United States; Whereas dancing, in all its variations, is a popular form of physical exercise; Whereas National Dance Day in the Nation’s Capital will begin at 1 p.m. with performances by Dizzy Feet and other local talent; and Whereas the last Saturday in July continues to be an appropriate day to celebrate National Dance Day as it has been for the past 3 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage the national commitment to dance education and physical fitness; (2) acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity; and (3) commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day.

Summary: Supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate the national commitment to dance education and physical fitness. Acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity. Commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Vice President Kamala Harris should be removed from her position as the head of the Biden administration's strategy to address the root causes of migration.

Whereas, on March 24, 2021, Vice President Kamala Harris was named Border Czar Whereas Vice President Harris has visited the southern border once since President Biden appointed her to lead efforts to stem migration across the United States-Mexico border; Whereas border security is national security and the ongoing influx of migrants poses a significant threat to the public health and safety of our communities; Whereas, under the Biden administration, a historic number of illegal immigrants, violent criminals, and deadly drugs have flooded into our communities through the southern border; Whereas over two million migrants illegally crossed our southern border in the fiscal year 2021; Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported a 1,066 percent increase in fentanyl seized at eight southern Texas ports during fiscal year 2021 under President Biden; Whereas the Biden administration has allowed for mass migration to the United States by allowing politics to cloud its judgment when assessing policies; Whereas our southern border is less safe now than it ever has been; and Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection is underfunded and lacks resources needed due to Vice President Harris’s refusal to address the issues: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives urges the Biden administration to— (1) remove Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of any executive branch task force or strategy relating to immigration; (2) appoint an experienced and competent leader to replace Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of the Biden administration’s strategy to address the root causes of migration; (3) recognize that border security is national security; (4) immediately provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the adequate support and resources to do their job effectively and adequately; (5) take action to protect American communities from fentanyl; and (6) stop allowing politics in Washington to cloud their judgment regarding policies implemented at the southern border.

Summary: This resolution urges the Biden administration to (1) remove Vice President Kamala Harris as the head of any executive branch task force or strategy related to immigration, (2) appoint an experienced and competent leader to replace Vice President Harris as the head of the Biden administration's strategy to address the root causes of migration, and (3) immediately provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection with the adequate support and resources to do their job effectively and adequately. The resolution also urges the administration to take action to protect American communities from fentanyl.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should retain its authority to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not cede this power to the President.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should retain its authority vested in article 1, section 8 of the Constitution to borrow money on the credit of the United States

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should retain its authority vested in the U.S. Constitution to borrow money on the credit of the United States and not surrender its authority to establish the debt limit of the United States to the executive branch or allow the President to raise the debt ceiling unilaterally.