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Recognizing National Sanctity of Human Life Day.

Whereas life is inherently valuable at every stage and should be protected; Whereas condoning abortion based on the sex or a disability of a child in the womb is barbaric and should be condemned; Whereas a child in the womb is a unique person with his or her own genetic code and is a different being than the mother; Whereas pro-life crisis pregnancy centers provide millions of dollars in free care annually to women seeking alternatives to abortion; Whereas the pro-life movement has made a concerted effort to care for women, children, and families not just during pregnancy, but afterwards as well; Whereas the abortion industry deceives women about the biological realities of children in the womb, falsely claiming that children in the womb are clumps of cells Whereas, as early as eight weeks, a child in the womb begins developing hands, feet, and teeth, and neural pathways are formed during this time that will last through the child’s entire life; Whereas a growing body of scientific literature indicates that children in the womb feel pain prior to 15 weeks gestation, and nearly every major organ is present and functional by then; Whereas a child in the womb has a heart that will beat roughly 15,000,000 times by 15 weeks; Whereas abortion not only ends the life of a human being in the womb, but abortion also poses serious health risks and complications for mothers; Whereas the abortion industry does not disclose the emotional and psychological toll a woman will face when ending a pregnancy through abortion; Whereas, across the world, elective abortions past 20 weeks are permissible in only a handful of nations such as North Korea, China, and unfortunately, the United States; Whereas since Roe v. Wade was decided on January 22, 1973, an estimated 62 million lives have been lost to abortion; Whereas, in recent years, States across the country have taken the bold and noble stand to provide protections for the unborn and ensure their right to live; Whereas just governments have an obligation to protect vulnerable and innocent children, including voiceless children in the womb; Whereas failing to protect the rights of children in the womb is a failure to live up to the ideals found in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness Whereas abortion is a moral wrong that has no place in American society; Whereas we mourn the suffering and loss of life since Roe v. Wade; and Whereas January 22 would be an appropriate day to establish National Sanctity of Human Life Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Sanctity of Human Life Day; and (2) supports and encourages every American to reflect on the value of life and defending life at all stages.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Sanctity of Human Life Day.
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 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 Ways and Means or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 5863.

Summary: This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5863) to provide tax relief with respect to certain federal disasters.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any Member of the House who makes a public statement advocating for defunding the police should not be permitted to use Federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support, and for other purposes.

That— (1) the House of Representatives condemns any calls made by a Member of the House to defund (2) it is the sense of the House that any Member of the House who makes a public statement advocating for, with respect to any State or local jurisdiction, abolishing or disbanding a police department or significantly reducing the budget of a police department should not be permitted to use any Federal funds, including amounts in the Members’ Representational Allowance, to contract with a private entity for security personnel support.

Summary: This resolution condemns any calls made by a Member of the House of Representatives to defund the police and expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any member who advocates for such defunding should not be permitted to use federal funds to contract with a private entity for security personnel support.
Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 virus.

Whereas the first Monday in March would be an appropriate day to be recognized as COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day; Whereas COVID–19 (SARS–CoV–2), a novel coronavirus, is a deadly illness caused by a virus that can transmit from person to person; Whereas, in 2020, COVID–19 began to spread throughout the world, creating a global pandemic that has had a catastrophic impact on human life, our communities, and our economy; Whereas, in March 2020, communities in every State began to experience increased loss of life, and families lost fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, and neighbors from the virus; Whereas, beginning in 2020, many across the United States were and continue to be personally impacted by COVID–19 including mourning their loved ones and neighbors or suffering from the unknown long-term health implications of the virus; Whereas, by the end of February 2021, there were more than 28,065,000 known cases of the virus in the United States, and more than 500,000 people tragically lost their lives; Whereas COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on low-income communities and communities of color—with higher rates of infection and death—exacerbating inequities already prevalent in our systems that we must address as a Nation; Whereas public servants, frontline and essential workers, and health care professionals took selfless actions to protect their neighbors and communities, support struggling local economies, and find innovative ways to provide services; Whereas local, State, Tribal, and Federal Government entities provided critical support to businesses, communities, and Americans in need; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic continues to have an impact on the United States and countries around the world; and Whereas each life lost to COVID–19, each inequity and broken system brought to light, and each sacrifice made shall never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) will memorialize those lost to the COVID–19 virus; (2) recognizes the suffering of those who contracted the COVID–19 virus and survived but carry with them the unknown health side effects; and (3) expresses support for the designation of COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day to memorialize the lives lost to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

Whereas Vaisakhi has been celebrated in the Punjab region of South Asia for centuries and today is also celebrated in communities throughout India, in the United States, and around the world; Whereas Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrating the spring harvest season; Whereas Vaisakhi is of particular significance to the Sikh religion and is one of the most important dates in Sikh history; Whereas for Sikhs, Vaisakhi commemorates the creation of the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699; and Whereas Vaisakhi celebrates community, prosperity, and continued progress in the year ahead: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi; (2) recognizes the significance of Vaisakhi to Sikh communities in the United States and around the world; and (3) expresses its respect for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi and expresses its respect for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1098) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize borrowers to separate joint consolidation loans; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 1098) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize borrowers to separate joint consolidation loans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and Labor or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to commit. 2. (a) At any time through the legislative day of Thursday, September 22, 2022, the Speaker may entertain motions offered by the Majority Leader or a designee that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV with respect to multiple measures described in subsection (b), and the Chair shall put the question on any such motion without debate or intervening motion. (b) A measure referred to in subsection (a) includes any measure that was the object of a motion to suspend the rules on the legislative day of September 19, 2022, September 20, 2022, September 21, 2022, or September 22, 2022, in the form as so offered, on which the yeas and nays were ordered and further proceedings postponed pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX. (c) Upon the offering of a motion pursuant to subsection (a) concerning multiple measures, the ordering of the yeas and nays on postponed motions to suspend the rules with respect to such measures is vacated to the end that all such motions are considered as withdrawn. September 19, 2022 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 1098) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize borrowers to separate joint consolidation loans.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day.

Whereas Poppies are worn and displayed as a symbolic tribute to fallen and future veterans and members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the use of the poppy symbolically comes from the poem In Flanders Fields In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row Whereas at the end of World War I, the American Legion adopted the poppy as a symbol of freedom and the blood sacrificed by members of the Armed Forces in war; Whereas the American Legion has long utilized the red poppy as its official flower, symbolizing the blood shed by those who have served in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the poppy is worn in England and Canada on Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day and Poppy Day, to commemorate members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty; Whereas as the United States commemorates the 100th anniversary of its entrance into World War I and the American Legion approaches its 100th anniversary, it is fitting to expand the meaning the poppy and formally recognize its historic symbolism; Whereas wearing a poppy can unite citizens from across the country who wish to show their patriotism and appreciation for those who serve as members of the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas the Friday before each Memorial Day is an appropriate day to recognize as National Poppy Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors of the United States to join in observing National Poppy Day to honor every member of the Armed Forces who has died in the name of liberty, freedom, and democracy while also showing their support for living veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day to honor members of the Armed Forces.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

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

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 24 through January 30, 2021, as "National School Choice Week".

National School Choice Week Whereas providing a diversity of choices in K–12 education empowers parents to select education environments that meet the individual needs and strengths of their children; Whereas high-quality K–12 education environments of all varieties are available in the United States, including traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and home schooling; Whereas talented teachers and school leaders in each of the education environments prepare children to achieve their dreams; Whereas more families than ever before in the United States actively choose the best education for their children; Whereas more public awareness of the issue of parental choice in education can inform additional families of the benefits of proactively choosing challenging, motivating, and effective education environments for their children; Whereas the process by which parents choose schools for their children is nonpolitical, nonpartisan, and deserves the utmost respect; and Whereas tens of thousands of events are planned to celebrate the benefits of educational choice during the tenth annual National School Choice Week, held the week of January 24 through January 30, 2021: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National School Choice Week (2) congratulates students, parents, teachers, and school leaders from K–12 education environments of all varieties for their persistence, achievements, dedication, and contributions to society in the United States; (3) encourages all parents, during National School Choice Week, to learn more about the education options available to them; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during National School Choice Week to raise public awareness of the benefits of opportunity in education.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National School Choice Week.
Condemning the Biden administration for incentivizing illegal immigration by compensating illegal migrants who cross the southern border illegally and for stopping construction on the southern border wall and failing to enforce Migrant Protection Protocols.

Whereas the Biden administration is considering payments to illegal migrants that could amount to $1,000,000 a family or up to $450,000 for each migrant; Whereas the Biden administration’s failed border policies have created the worst border crisis in 30 years; Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents have arrested more than 1,700,000 illegal migrants along the southern border during the 2021 fiscal year; Whereas at least 160,000 illegal migrants have been released into the United States and underage illegal migrants are being flown secretly into small airports to be resettled across America; and Whereas the Biden administration has continued to incentivize illegal immigration with these proposed payments and by dissolving previous border policies like Migrant Protection Protocols and adequately enforcing title 42 expulsions: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Biden administration for incentivizing illegal immigration by compensating illegal migrants who cross the southern border illegally; and (2) condemns the Biden administration for stopping construction on the southern border wall and failing to enforce Migrant Protection Protocols.

Summary: This resolution condemns the Biden administration for (1) incentivizing illegal immigration by compensating illegal migrants who cross the southern border illegally, and (2) stopping construction on the southern border wall and failing to enforce Migrant Protection Protocols.
Electing officers of the House of Representatives.

That Karen L. Haas of the State of Maryland, be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives. That Paul D. Irving of the State of Florida be, and is hereby, chosen Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives. That Philip George Kiko of the State of Ohio be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. That Father Patrick J. Conroy of the State of Oregon be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects the following officers of the House of Representatives: (1) Karen L. Haas as Clerk, (2) Paul D. Irving as Sergeant at Arms, (3) Philip George Kiko as Chief Administrative Officer, and (4) Father Patrick J. Conroy as Chaplain.
Recognizing the significance of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference Week.

Whereas the Department of Education recognizes September 6 through September 10, 2021, as National HBCU Conference Week; Whereas historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were established in the United States of America beginning in the early nineteenth century and continued to be established throughout the nineteenth century to provide educational opportunities and valuable guidance to Black students; Whereas after the Civil War, HBCUs continued to provide education and valuable guidance to formerly enslaved students; Whereas slavery and segregation served as barriers to Black students’ successful enrollment in colleges and universities; Whereas notable Black Americans, such as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and W.E.B. Du Bois, attended an HBCU; Whereas, on May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka established that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional; Whereas, on November 8, 1965, Congress officially defined a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as an institution of higher learning that was accredited and established before 1964, and whose principal mission was the education of African Americans; Whereas Congress calls for the issuance of a Presidential proclamation to mark National HBCU Conference Week; and Whereas HBCUs continue to remain integral to the United States of America academically, socially, and economically: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes National HBCU Conference Week; and (2) reaffirms its support for HBCUs and students attending HBCUs.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and recognizes National HBCU Conference Week.
Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.

That the Speaker, in concurrence with the Minority Leader, is authorized to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to record proceedings during a joint meeting of Congress on April 27, 2023, to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use by the public. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution permits the Speaker of the House, with the concurrence of the House Minority Leader, to authorize a recording of a joint meeting of Congress to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use.
Recognizing the importance of providing services to children of incarcerated parents.

Whereas the number of children with an incarcerated parent has increased nearly 80 percent in the past 20 years; Whereas an estimated 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 children have a parent in State or Federal prison, yet few resources exist to support young children and families coping with this life-changing circumstance; Whereas studies suggest that 30 to 50 percent of incarcerated fathers do not see their children while they are in prison; Whereas research suggests that children of incarcerated parents may struggle more with academic achievement and behavioral problems than their peers who do not have a parent in the criminal justice system; Whereas children of incarcerated parents are 6 times more likely than their peers to be incarcerated themselves at some point throughout their lives; Whereas children of incarcerated parents need guidance on how to express emotions related to absent parents, while their caregivers need help maintaining routines and establishing age-appropriate communication around incarceration; and Whereas providing children with coping strategies and additional emotional resources, such as mentors, trained teachers, skilled counselors, and strong foster families can help them feel comforted and secure throughout this difficult time: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the unique challenges facing children who are growing up with one or both parents in prison; (2) recognizes the need for more research and guidance on the impact of children interacting with the criminal justice system; (3) recognizes that more resources and services, such as schools, after school programs, mentors, health care providers, and the juvenile justice system need to target the specific needs of children of incarcerated parents in order to reduce the cycle of families in the criminal justice system; (4) recognizes the needs for capacity-building training for service providers to address the needs of this population; (5) supports research and the building of community partnerships to provide a comprehensive plan to meet the needs of individual children struggling to balance the difficulties of academic, social, and economic stability while a parent is incarcerated; (6) supports law enforcement training programs that will factor in the emotional and physical well-being of children when their parents are arrested; (7) recognizes the needs to provide parents with constructive skill building programs so that, when appropriate, they can maintain a healthy relationship with their children while in prison and after release; (8) supports strengthening the access parents have to health care, education, housing, and job training services so that they can be productive role models for their children post-release from a correctional institution; and (9) supports research into the use of technology to explore alternative means for communication with the goal of maintaining bonds between incarcerated parents and their children when appropriate.

Summary: Expresses support for various programs that benefit children of incarcerated parents.