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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Gary Andrew Cyr should be honored for heroism in Vietnam on February 23, 1971.

Whereas, on February 23, 1971, Corporal Gary Andrew Cyr was 19 years old; Whereas Corporal Cyr was assigned to the 10th Pathfinder Detachment in May of 1970 and served as a Special Operations Pathfinder until January 1972; Whereas in February 1971, Corporal Cyr’s Pathfinder Unit was tasked with supporting Operation Dak Soo Ri 71–1, a joint operation with Korean infantry units; Whereas, on February 23, 1971, Corporal Cyr was the Pathfinder air traffic controller and cargo loadmaster for four flights and twelve landing pickup zones for the Operation, including the primary insertion point; Whereas this Operation involved the insertion of over 1,000 Korean soldiers from two divisions and 31 sling loads of cargo transported by 35 helicopters over the course of the evening of February 23, 1971; Whereas Corporal Cyr was responsible for coordinating incoming helicopter flights and providing accurate on-the-ground information to the pilots, essentially operating as a one-man air traffic control tower inside a combat zone; Whereas Corporal Cyr’s leadership and execution enabled the mission to be completed in a minimum time period with no damaged cargo or casualties; Whereas Corporal Cyr’s actions were hailed by helicopter pilots and officers from the inserting battalions; Whereas Corporal Cyr’s actions on February 23 epitomized the Pathfinder motto of First in, Last out, Whereas William P. Murphy, Commander of the 10th Pathfinder Detachment, submitted a recommendation for the award of a Bronze Star to Corporal Cyr to 10th Combat Aviation Battalion Commander, Captain Charles E. Markham; Whereas Captain Markham approved the recommendation and submitted it to 17th Aviation Group Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Jack A. Walker; Whereas Lieutenant Colonel Walker approved the recommendation; Whereas the 10th Pathfinder Detachment began to stand down in December 1971 and deactivated in January 1972, before Corporal Cyr could be awarded the Bronze Star; and Whereas Corporal Cyr’s initial award was lost as a result of the deactivation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the heroism of Corporal Gary Andrew Cyr to successfully insert troops and ammunition on time and on target; and (2) believes the United States Army, in light of new information, should consider revisiting decorating and honoring the courage and leadership of Corporal Gary Andrew Cyr.

Summary: This resolution honors the heroism of Corporal Gary Andrew Cyr to successfully insert troops and ammunition on time and on target and urges the Army to consider decorating and honoring the courage and leadership of Corporal Cyr.
Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement officers.

Whereas law enforcement officers, including police officers, corrections officers, customs officers, State troopers, special agents, criminal investigators, tribal officers, military police officers, immigration officers, court bailiffs, probation officers, arson investigators, auxiliary officers, sheriffs, marshals, and deputies make substantial contributions to the Nation and the communities in which they serve; Whereas law enforcement officers are recognized for their public service to all, knowing they may face extremely dangerous situations while carrying out their duties; Whereas law enforcement officers are recognized for the difficult careers they have chosen; Whereas the safety and well-being of all Americans depend upon the law enforcement officers who protect and serve their communities in a professional manner: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the dedication and contributions that law enforcement officers, including police officers, corrections officers, customs officers, State troopers, special agents, criminal investigators, tribal officers, military police officers, immigration officers, court bailiffs, probation officers, arson investigators, auxiliary officers, sheriffs, marshals, and deputies make every day across the Nation; and (2) encourages support for law enforcement officers nationwide and calls upon the people of the United States to express their support for law enforcement with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: Celebrates the dedication of and contributions made by law enforcement officers every day. Encourages support for such officers nationwide.
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Rooney of Florida. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Supporting the designation of the week of September 23 through September 27, 2019, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week Whereas community schools marshal, align, and unite the assets, resources, and capacity of schools and communities for the success of students, families, and communities; Whereas community schools are an effective, evidence-based, and equity-driven strategy for school improvement included under section 4625 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7275 Public Law 114–95 Whereas community schools that provide well-designed, expanded learning opportunities have positive academic and nonacademic outcomes, including improvements in student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement; Whereas community schools have the potential for closing racial and economic achievement gaps, as indicated in a 2017 report; Whereas community schools provide a strong social return on investment, with one study citing a social return of between $10 to $15 for every dollar invested over a 3-year period; Whereas community school coordinators are essential to building successful community schools and creating, strengthening, and maintaining the bridges between community schools and their communities; Whereas community school coordinators facilitate and provide leadership for the collaborative process and development of a continuum of supports and opportunities for children, families, and others within a school’s community that allow all students to learn and the community to thrive; Whereas community school coordinators, through their role, deliver a strong monetary return on investment for community schools and their communities, with one study citing a return of $7.11 for every dollar invested in the salary of a community school coordinator; and Whereas Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week (2) thanks community school coordinators for the work they do to serve students, families, and communities; and (3) encourages students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in events to celebrate Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Nation should honor and recognize military families who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

Whereas families all over the world are making sacrifices resulting from the spread of COVID–19, but military families in particular are living in tremendous uncertainty; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces deployed around the world and working on the front lines of the virus face enormous challenges that are being exacerbated by the global pandemic; Whereas members of the Armed Forces who become infected may result in military families having to quarantine overseas; Whereas delayed and canceled permanent change of station moves, restrictions on travel, and stay-at-home orders are placing an exceptional amount of stress on military families as they face challenges including overextended leases, threatening loss of housing, and unexpected out-of-pocket expenses; Whereas spouses of members of the Armed Forces are facing job loss or may be unable to work because of the COVID–19 crisis, putting additional strain on family budgets; Whereas pandemic-related school closures can lead to food insecurity for military families; Whereas the closure of schools, the shift to distance learning, and limited access to care for younger children, including the closure of child development centers during the pandemic, place a major burden on families, particularly those where a parent is deployed; Whereas not all military families can afford the essential software, broadband access, and equipment required for online school; Whereas military personnel and their dependents dealing with mental and physical health issues have difficulty maintaining continuity of care throughout the pandemic; Whereas military dependents with special needs rely heavily on assistance from the Exceptional Family Member Program and other initiatives that may not be able to provide hands-on assistance due to restrictions to slow the spread of the virus; Whereas the COVID–19 crisis may result in fluctuations in deployment or reintegration schedules, adding further strain to an unpredictable time for military families; and Whereas communities and military leaders are working hard to support the families of members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserve components, throughout this pandemic, the Nation owes a great debt of gratitude for their exceptional sacrifices: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to honor the military families who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID–19 crisis.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the country should honor the military families who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
Expressing support for the recognition of October 1, 2018, through October 7, 2018, as "Smart Cities Week" and supporting the further research, development, and adoption of technology designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities.

Smart Cities Week Whereas the term smart technology Internet of Things Whereas the integration of smart technology has the potential to revolutionize connectivity, mobility, sustainability, and 21st century workforce opportunities in our Nation’s cities, regions, and communities; Whereas, in 2015, the Department of Transportation released a report on the findings from the Smart City Challenge Whereas the findings of the Smart City Challenge Whereas the report also cited the integration of data platforms, combining public and private sector sources that allow policymakers to make more informed decisions on policy and budget issues; and Whereas American investment in infrastructure could promote employment opportunities while spurring the next generation of telecommunications technology, including 5G and dedicated short range communications (DSRC) technology: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Smart Cities Week (2) supports efforts— (A) to further research and develop and adopt technology in American cities designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation and infrastructure, including the implementation of 5G telecommunications and dedicated short range communications (DSRC) technology; (B) to increase awareness of new workforce opportunities and expanded accessibility made available through Smart City (C) to encourage the formation of public-private partnerships (or P3s) among the Federal Government, the States, localities, communities, the private sector, and key stakeholders to foster innovation when designing and implementing smart technology solutions.

Summary: Recognizes Smart Cities Week. Expresses support for efforts to further research and develop and adopt technology in American cities designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation and infrastructure.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 582) to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 582) to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 Education and Labor; (2) the further amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 582) to provide for increases in the Federal minimum wage.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of any general appropriations bill until a concurrent resolution on the budget has been adopted or the appropriate budgetary suballocations are made available.

Clause 2 of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (h) It shall not be in order in the House to consider a general appropriations bill for a fiscal year unless the Committee on Appropriations has filed the allocations required by section 302(b) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, or, if a concurrent resolution on the budget has not yet been agreed to for that fiscal year, unless the Committee on Appropriations has filed a report indicating the total amount of new discretionary budget authority it intends to include in general appropriations bills for the fiscal year and how it has allocated that total among its subcommittees. .

Summary: Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a general appropriations bill for a fiscal year unless the Committee on Appropriations has filed the subcommittee allocations required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, or if a concurrent resolution on the budget has not yet been agreed to for that fiscal year, unless the committee has filed a report indicating the total amount of new discretionary budget authority it intends to include in general appropriations bills for the fiscal year and how it has allocated that total among its subcommittees.
Recognizing the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Whereas since 1975, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese have resettled in the United States and built vibrant communities across the United States which contribute to the rich diversity of the Nation; Whereas, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces in an event known as Black April Fall of Saigon Whereas members of the South Vietnamese military fought side-by-side with the United States Armed Forces in defense of the ideals of democracy and freedom; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have continuously advocated for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and spoken out against human rights abuses by the Vietnamese Government; and Whereas Vietnam continues to hold one of the worst records on human rights in the region, violating religious freedom, obstructing press freedom, restricting its own citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly, and detaining prisoners of conscience: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; (2) honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 42 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam; (3) honors the service of members of the United States Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (4) honors the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam; and (5) encourages all citizens of the United States to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.

Summary: Recognizes the significance of the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Honors: the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 42 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom and democracy in Vietnam; the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; and the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam. Encourages all U.S. citizens to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.
Expressing support for designation of March 2014 as "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".

National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month Whereas multiple myeloma (or myeloma) is a cancer of plasma cells in the bone marrow and is called “multiple” because it can occur at various sites in the body; Whereas multiple myeloma causes a variety of adverse health effects, including a weakened immune system, anemia, kidney damage, and bone deterioration; Whereas multiple myeloma is the second most common blood cancer worldwide; Whereas multiple myeloma currently affects more than 100,000 people in the United States, with about 22,350 new cases diagnosed and 10,710 deaths from the disease in 2013 according to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program; Whereas once predominately found among those 65 and over, where it continues to be most frequently diagnosed, multiple myeloma is increasingly being identified in younger age individuals including those in their 30s, 40s, and 50s; Whereas multiple myeloma is almost twice as likely to occur among African-Americans and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among African-Americans, with scientific understanding of the disparity remaining unknown; Whereas the cause of multiple myeloma is not known, with robust research being performed in the United States and internationally into potential genetic, environmental, and other risk factors; Whereas recent years have seen the development of new drugs and treatments that have improved life expectancies and significantly enhanced the quality of life for patients; Whereas additional new drugs and therapies are in the research phase, with patient enrollment in clinical trials playing an important role in determining safe and effective treatments; Whereas understanding and treatment of multiple myeloma has been greatly furthered by the role of advocacy initiatives promoting awareness, education, research, peer review, and collaboration and such efforts are to be highly commended; Whereas greater awareness of multiple myeloma on the part of clinicians and the general public can lead to earlier detection and treatment, improving health outcomes and bringing comfort to patients and their families; and Whereas March 2014 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month That the House of Representatives supports the designation of “National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month” to increase public knowledge of this disease and advance the vision of finding a cure for multiple myeloma.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.
Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex.

Whereas, in May 2019, Rashida Tlaib said that she celebrated the Holocaust, and felt a calming feeling Whereas, in 2020, Rashida Tlaib retweeted an illustration with the caption, From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free Whereas, in September 2022, Rashida Tlaib, as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, displayed her disdain for Israel, saying, You cannot claim to hold progressive values yet back Israel’s apartheid government. Whereas instead of denouncing the horrors of Hamas slaughtering Israelis and demanding the release of all hostages held by Hamas, Rashida Tlaib stated on October 8, 2023, The path to the future must include lifting the blockade, ending the occupation, and dismantling the apartheid system that creates the suffocating dehumanizing conditions that can lead to resistance. Whereas Rashida Tlaib exhibited her hatred for America by reposting a message on October 12, 2023, blaming America for allowing the deaths of Palestinian babies at the hands of Israel; Whereas Rashida Tlaib led an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex on October 18, 2023, which put Members of Congress, their staffs, and Capitol visitors in danger by shutting down elevators, stairwells, and points of egress, while obstructing official business in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, including a Senate Foreign Affairs Committee hearing; Whereas the insurrection led by Rashida Tlaib was organized by Jewish Voice for Peace, which the Anti-Defamation League calls a radical anti-Israel activist group that advocates for a complete economic, cultural and academic boycott of the state of Israel Israeli policies and actions are motivated by deeply rooted Jewish racial chauvinism and religious supremacism. Whereas members of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a far-left nonprofit organization, were present at the insurrection at the Capitol on October 18, 2023; Whereas several insurrectionists at the Capitol belong to a group messaging chat called, Global Intifada rebellion uprising Whereas, by leading an anti-American and antisemitic insurrection on October 18, 2023, Rashida Tlaib followed Hezbollah’s orders to carry out a day of unprecedented anger Whereas Members of Congress who denounce the United States while praising terrorist organizations are unfit to hold office: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) Representative Rashida Tlaib be censured; (2) Representative Rashida Tlaib forthwith present herself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Rashida Tlaib be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.

Summary: This resolution censures Representative Rashida Tlaib.