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Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

Whereas the Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award for personal acts of valor in action above and beyond the call of duty against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas, since its first presentation in 1863, 3,515 members of the Armed Forces have received the Congressional Medal of Honor with just less than half being awarded for actions during the Civil War; Whereas African-American members of the Armed Forces have played vital roles in military operations throughout the history of the United States; Whereas 88 African Americans have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for military valor; Whereas Sergeant William Harvey Carney, a member of Company C of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, was the first African American to earn the Congressional Medal of Honor when, during the attack on Fort Wagner on July 18, 1863, he risked his own life above and beyond the call of duty to save the American flag while under heavy fire and prevent its capture, despite being wounded several times by Confederate fire; Whereas William Harvey Carney was not presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor until nearly 37 years after his acts of bravery; Whereas, in 1993, a study commissioned by the United States Army described systematic racial discrimination in the criteria for awarding medals during World War II; Whereas after an exhaustive review, the study recommended seven African-American World War II veterans be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor; and Whereas African-American men and women who today serve in the Armed Forces play a critical role in the defense and security of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States; and (2) honors the outstanding contributions of African-American members of the United States Armed Forces, including the 88 African Americans who have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for military bravery, heroism, and valor.

Summary: This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States, including in the Armed Forces.
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 Financial Services: Mr. Emmer of Minnesota. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Donovan. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Donovan. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Financial Services, (2) Foreign Affairs, and (3) Homeland Security.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Education and the Workforce (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,146,429 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $7,307,783 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 115th Congress.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on the Budget or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designees. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to adoption without intervening motion. 2. Section 3(b)(1) of House Resolution 5 is amended by striking the first session of January 5, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016. Amends H.Res.5 to allow the chair of the following committees, for the remainder of the 114th Congress and upon consultation with the ranking minority member, to order the taking of depositions by a member or counsel of such committee: Energy and Commerce; Financial Services; Science, Space, and Technology; and Ways and Means.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research.

Whereas, in 1971, President Richard Nixon established the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas, as a part of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide scientific proof that United States consumers are protected from toxic chemicals, drugs, and other agents and otherwise determine safe levels of substances when appropriate; Whereas the FDA is responsible for regulating the Nation’s domestically produced and imported food, cosmetics, drugs, vaccines, blood, biologics, medical devices, radiation-emitting products, animal and veterinary products, and tobacco products, as well as overseeing the safety of every American life and more than $1 trillion worth of consumer goods, which are estimated to include $466 billion in food sales, $275 billion in drugs, $60 billion in cosmetics, and $18 billion in vitamin supplements; Whereas the NCTR is a research institution with more than one million square feet of facilities, with 123 laboratories across 30 buildings in Jefferson, Arkansas, with 680 employees who reside in 17 counties across Arkansas, and contributes approximately $70 million to the local, State, and national economies, including investments of approximately $10 million annually via construction, maintenance, and renovation projects that stimulate the local economy; Whereas, in 2011, the FDA and the State of Arkansas composed a framework for a formal working relationship to foster stronger partnerships, leverage vital resources, and operate collaboratively to promote efficiency that has been continually renewed and supported by both parties; Whereas the NCTR has a long history of providing scientific advice and training to researchers in government, academia, and industry at local, State, national, and international levels, exemplified by training Ph.D. candidates and other researchers from Arkansas universities, collaborating with Arkansas university researchers, and providing millions of dollars in funding for Arkansas university research; Whereas the mutual benefits between the NCTR and the State of Arkansas can only continue if the NCTR remains robustly supported by the Federal Government; Whereas the benefits of the NCTR were heightened during the COVID–19 emergency when the Director of the NCTR, Dr. William Slikker, worked with the State to rapidly provide critical COVID–19 testing equipment to the Arkansas Department of Health; and Whereas the NCTR will hold a 50th anniversary celebration on August 11, 2021, in Jefferson, Arkansas: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research and recognizes the significance of its contributions and its relationship with the State of Arkansas.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to reduce the frequency of its mail delivery service from 6 days a week to 5 days a week; Whereas 6-day mail delivery service is an essential service that the American people have relied on since 1912, particularly working families that depend on the Postal Service for the timely delivery of their paychecks; and Whereas reducing mail delivery service to 5 days a week would inevitably cause not only delays in the delivery of mail, but higher postal costs, due to the many hours of additional overtime that the Postal Service would require in order to handle the resulting back-up of mail: 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 ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.

Summary: Urges the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service.
Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

That Ed Cassidy of the State of Connecticut, be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects Ed Cassidy as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2023, 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 40th 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 recognition of April as Arab American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Arab Americans in the United States.

Whereas, from April 1, 2019, through April 30, 2019, the United States celebrates Arab American Heritage Month; Whereas for over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to every aspect of American society—in medicine, law, business, technology, civic engagement, government, and culture; Whereas since migrating to America, people of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; Whereas Arab Americans have brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our democracy; Whereas writer Ameen Rihani’s 1911 masterpiece, The Book of Khalid Little Syria Whereas Arab-American poet Kahlil Gibran’s masterpiece, The Prophet Whereas the first Arabic speaker to come to North America, Zammouri, arrived as a slave from Morocco in 1528 and was an important explorer of the present day American Southwest; Whereas world fairs were one of many ways that some Americans of Arab descent came to visit the United States from the Arab world and helped grow this country by creating businesses in the United States; Whereas entertainer Danny Thomas founded the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the 1950s in Memphis, Tennessee, and today it is the leading institution in treating children with cancer as well as in researching new treatments; Whereas since opening, St. Jude has been providing free treatment to all children regardless of their religious affiliation, race, or ethnicity—a shining example of philanthropy and inclusivity; Whereas the Arab American Institute estimates that there are roughly 3,700,000 Arab Americans living in the United States; Whereas, according to Census Bureau data, Arabic is one of the fastest growing languages in the United States; Whereas there is a need for public education, awareness, and policies that are culturally competent when describing, discussing, or addressing the impacts of being Arab American in all aspects of American society, including discourse and policy; and Whereas the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better Nation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Arab American Heritage Month; (2) esteems the integral role of Arab Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States; and (3) urges the people of the United States to observe Arab American Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the contributions of Arab Americans to the United States.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of an Arab American Heritage Month.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to replace the Speaker on the first day of the second session of a Congress if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes.

1. Replacement of Speaker at beginning of second session in case of significant Federal budget deficit (a) Replacement Rule I of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Replacement of Speaker at beginning of second session 13. (a) On the first day of the second session of a Congress, the position of Speaker shall be declared vacant and the individual who served as Speaker as of the last day of the first session of the Congress shall not be eligible to serve as Speaker in the second session if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit. (b) For purposes of this clause, a fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit if the total estimated outlays of the Government for the fiscal year exceeded the total estimated receipts for that fiscal year by an amount equal to or greater than 5 percent of the gross domestic product for the United States for that fiscal year. (c) Paragraph (a) shall not apply if the House determines that the significant Federal budget deficit for a fiscal year was attributable to a national emergency or a recession. . (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress and each succeeding Congress.

Summary: Amends Rule I (The Speaker) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that if, on the first day of the second session of a Congress, the most recent fiscal year ended with a federal budget deficit of 5% or more of the gross domestic product, then the position of Speaker of the House shall be declared vacant and the individual who served as Speaker as of the last day of the first session of the Congress is ineligible to serve as Speaker in the second session of that Congress. Makes this provision inapplicable if the House determines that the budget deficit for a fiscal year was attributable to a national emergency or a recession.
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 296) affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide.
Recognizing a Space Coast Symbol of Kindness and urging acts of kindness throughout our Nation.

Whereas we are kind when we act in the best interests of another without expecting anything in return; Whereas our national character is to lift one another up by being kind; Whereas the United States has been a beacon of kindness to the rest of the world; Whereas kindness for each other brings unity and makes our Nation stronger than any one of us to meet our challenges; Whereas we need the healing and compassion that kindness can bring us in these times; Whereas children are often the best teachers of kindness; Whereas the students of the transitional kindergarten of Tropical Elementary School, Brevard County, Florida, have created a special Symbol of Kindness; and Whereas these special children have won the hearts of people from many States in appreciation and support for their Symbol of Kindness: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives expresses support for the recognition of the Symbol of Kindness created by the students of the transitional kindergarten of Tropical Elementary School, Brevard County, Florida.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the recognition of the Symbol of Kindness created by the transitional kindergarten students of Tropical Elementary School in Brevard County, Florida.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to crop insurance.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the managers on the part of the House of the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2642 (an Act to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes) should— (1) agree to provisions relating to a limitation on premium subsidy based on average adjusted gross income in excess of $750,000; (2) agree to provisions relating to a requirement for the Secretary to carry out a study on crop insurance and the impacts of an adjusted gross income limitation, as specified in paragraph (1); and (3) not agree to provisions relating to a delayed effective date. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House managers of the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013) agricultural and other programs) should: (1) agree to provisions regarding a premium subsidy limitation based on average adjusted gross income in excess of $750,000, (2) agree to provisions for a crop insurance study and the impacts of an adjusted gross income limitation, and (3) not agree to provisions regarding a delayed effective date.