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Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas, on June 30, 2021, the House voted to establish a “Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.”; Whereas, H. Res. 503 states that “The Speaker shall appoint 13 Members to the Select Committee, 5 of whom shall be appointed after consultation with the Minority Leader.”; Whereas, on June 30, 2021, Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that “We believe that Congress must in the spirit of bipartisanship and patriotism establish this commission.”; Whereas, when asked during a press conference on July 22 about the partisanship of the committee, Speaker Pelosi stated that “the less partisan it is, the more it will be accepted by the American people.”; Whereas, in a statement put out by the Speaker’s Office, Speaker Pelosi stated that “our imperative must be to find the truth. We must do so in a way that retains the trust of the American people in the proceedings, so that they will have confidence in the truth that emerges.”; Whereas, for the first known time in the history of the House, the Speaker of the House rejected two of the minority leader’s nominees to a Select Committee.; Whereas, Speaker Pelosi’s own press release acknowledged that this was an “unprecedented decision.”; and Whereas, Speaker Pelosi’s refusal to seat all five Republican Members directly harms the legitimacy, credibility, and integrity of the proceedings of the Select Committee: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the refusal of Speaker Nancy Pelosi to seat all five Republican Members to the Select Committee; and (2) urges the Speaker to make the following appointments to the Select Committee: Representative Jim Banks of Indiana, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, Representative Rodney Davis of Illinois, Representative Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota, and Representative Troy Nehls of Texas.

Summary: This resolution condemns the refusal of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to seat all five Republican Members to the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; and urges the Speaker to appoint Representative Jim Banks of Indiana, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, Representative Rodney Davis of Illinois, Representative Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota, and Representative Troy Nehls of Texas to the select committee.
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. Conaway, Chair. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Chair. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Thornberry, Chair. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Tom Price of Georgia, Chair. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Kline, Chair. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Upton, Chair. Committee on Ethics: Mr. Dent, Chair; Mr. Meehan; Mr. Gowdy; Mrs. Brooks of Indiana; and Mr. Marchant. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Hensarling, Chair. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Royce, Chair. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. McCaul, Chair. Committee on House Administration: Mrs. Miller of Michigan, Chair; Mr. Harper; Mr. Schock; Mr. Nugent; Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois; and Mrs. Comstock. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Goodlatte, Chair. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Bishop of Utah, Chair. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Mr. Chaffetz, Chair. Committee on Rules: Mr. Sessions, Chair; Ms. Foxx; Mr. Cole; Mr. Woodall; Mr. Burgess; Mr. Stivers; and Mr. Collins of Georgia. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Smith of Texas, Chair. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Chabot, Chair. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Shuster, Chair. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Miller of Florida, Chair. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Ryan of Wisconsin, Chair. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Agriculture; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) the Budget; (5) Education and the Workforce; (6) Energy and Commerce; (7) Ethics; (8) Financial Services; (9) Foreign Affairs; (10) Homeland Security; (11) House Administration; (12) the Judiciary; (13) Natural Resources; (14) Oversight and Government Reform; (15) Rules; (16) Science, Space, and Technology; (17) Small Business; (18) Transportation and Infrastructure; (19) Veterans' Affairs; and (20) Ways and Means.
Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network.

Whereas August 27, 1960, was the largest civil rights demonstration in Jacksonville, Florida, history; Whereas several brave activists—many teenagers—hosted a sit-in at a Jacksonville Whites-only lunch counter, where they endured verbal and physical abuse from White customers; Whereas after weeks of peaceful lunch counter protests, a violent backlash occurred; Whereas Jacksonville NAACP President Rutledge Pearson, Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP member Rodney Hurst, and other community activists fought for social injustice by demonstrating at James Weldon Johnson Park; Whereas rioters planted and passed out ax handles and began brutally beating the demonstrators on what is now known as Ax Handle Saturday; Whereas it was reported that authorities stood idly by, leaving citizens and the peaceful protestors comprised of young students defenseless in the face of the violent mob; Whereas the activists confronted racist laws and discriminatory practices, and risked their lives and reputations at James Weldon Johnson Park, to dismantle Jim Crow policies; Whereas there are only a small number of living protesters still alive, including, Spencer Meeks, Rodney Hurst, Marjorie Meeks Brown, and Patricia Pearson; and Whereas this year is the 60-year anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network in Jacksonville, Florida; and (2) recognizes that— (A) James Weldon Johnson Park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville, Florida, where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters; and (B) designating James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network will mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder of what happened and honor those who stood up for justice.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network. The park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters. The resolution recognizes designating James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Network shall mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder of what happened and honor those who stood up for justice.
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month".

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Whereas hydrocephalus, an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, is a life-threatening condition that affects approximately 1,000,000 Americans of all ages; Whereas, each year, one in 770 babies develops hydrocephalus; Whereas hospitalization charges for pediatric hydrocephalus cases alone cost the United States health care system $2,000,000,000 per year; Whereas adults living with hydrocephalus add exponentially to health care system costs, as well as costs related to reduced productivity in the workplace; Whereas the incidence of undiagnosed and untreated hydrocephalus in older Americans can result in unnecessary confinement to assisted living facilities and nursing homes; Whereas up to two-thirds (24,000 potential cases) of our current and former military servicemembers suffering from moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries are at risk of developing hydrocephalus; Whereas many individuals with hydrocephalus live with other serious medical comorbidities, particularly seniors who have Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, putting them at a higher risk for severe illness from COVID–19; Whereas there is no cure for this condition, and the only treatment is costly brain surgery which frequently must be repeated to replace the shunt, a medical device that is the most common treatment for the condition and has one of the highest failure rates of all medical devices; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat hydrocephalus; Whereas organizations, such as the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation and the Hydrocephalus Association, serve as global leaders for hydrocephalus awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; Whereas the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation established National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month Whereas the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation and the Hydrocephalus Association recognize September as National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat hydrocephalus.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month. (Hydrocephalus is a buildup of fluid in the brain.)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the amount of the Members' Representational Allowance should be increased in response to increasing threats against Members of the House.

Whereas, on January 8, 2011, a gunman opened fire at a congressional event in Tucson, Arizona, critically wounding Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killing a congressional staff member and five members of the public; Whereas, on June 14, 2017, a gunman with a rifle and sidearm opened fire on at least seventeen Members of Congress, several staff, United States Capitol Police officers, and members of the public in Alexandria, Virginia; Whereas, in a hearing on July 16, 2019, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund stated that threats against Members of Congress are increasing at a record pace this Congress; and Whereas every Member of the House of Representatives is in dire need of additional security in response to these increased threats to themselves, their families, and their staff: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the amount of the Members’ Representational Allowance should be increased by such amount as is necessary to protect Members of the House (including the Delegates and Resident Commissioner to the Congress), as well as members of the public who are present when Members are in public venues, from increasing threats.

Summary: This resolution declares that the Members' Representational Allowance should be increased to protect Members of the House of Representatives, as well as members of the public who are present when Members are in public venues, from increasing threats.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.

Whereas Dr. Shakil Afridi is a hero to whom the people of the United States owe a debt of gratitude for his help in finding the hiding place of Osama bin Laden; Whereas Dr. Afridi, a Pakistani physician, demonstrated the universally respected attributes of courage, dignity, and honor in aiding the United States in bringing to an end the reign of the terrorist leader Osama bin Laden who masterminded the September 11, 2001, attacks which murdered 3,000 United States citizens; and Whereas Dr. Afridi is currently imprisoned by the Government of Pakistan, a deplorable situation which constitutes a hostile act by Pakistan against the United States and belies the notion that Pakistan is an ally in the war against terrorism: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Dr. Shakil Afridi is an American hero and that he should be immediately released from custody by Pakistan.
Providing for the designation of certain minority employees.

That pursuant to the Legislative Pay Act of 1929, as amended, the six minority employees authorized therein shall be the following named persons, effective January 3, 2021, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: Dan Meyer, James Min, Natalie Joyce, Will Dunham, Machalagh Carr, and Matt Sparks, each to receive gross compensation pursuant to the provisions of House Resolution 119, Ninety-fifth Congress, as enacted into permanent law by section 115 of Public Law 95–94 Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution names six individuals to fill specified minority party employee positions in the House of Representatives and authorizes the minority leader to appoint and set the annual rate of pay for up to three further minority employees.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on House Administration (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,405,638 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2023, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2024; and (2) not more than $7,901,652 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2024, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2025. 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: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on House Administration for the 118th Congress.
Commending the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2023 ECHL's Patrick J. Kelly Cup.

Whereas, on June 9, 2023, the Florida Everblades hockey team won the 2023 Kelly Cup by defeating the Idaho Steelheads by a score of 4 to 3 at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida; Whereas the victory by the Everblades in the championship game— (1) gives the Everblades the most ECHL Championships in league history; (2) makes the Everblades the fifth team to win consecutive ECHL Championships; (3) marked the third time in 11 years that the Everblades claimed an ECHL Championship; and (4) was the Everblades’ sixth appearance in the Kelly Cup Finals; Whereas the Head Coach of the Florida Everblades, Brad Ralph, has been an outstanding role model and steadfast leader to the Everblades players and the community; Whereas Cam Johnson, the 2023 Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player, is the first player in ECHL history to win the postseason MVP award in consecutive seasons; Whereas Levko Koper and Brandon Hickey assisted Tyler Irvine in scoring the game winning goal; Whereas the Florida Everblades displayed relentless tenacity, unwavering composure, and exceptional teamwork this ECHL season in achieving the highest honor in the league; and Whereas the Everblades have brought immense pride and honor to the State of Florida: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Florida Everblades for winning the 2023 Patrick J. Kelly Cup; (2) recognizes the on-ice and off-ice achievements of the players, coaches, and staff of the Florida Everblades; and (3) respectfully requests that the House Clerk transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the owner of the Florida Everblades, David Hoffmann; and (B) the Head Coach of the Florida Everblades, Brad Ralph.

Summary: This resolution commends the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2023 Patrick J. Kelly Cup.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending.

That (a) clause 4(a) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (5) (A) The Committee on Appropriations shall maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. Such data shall— (i) cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year; and (ii) be kept up-to-date and provided on the public Web site of the committee in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format. (B) As used in this subparagraph, the term category of spending (i) section 302(a) allocations and section 302(b) suballocations and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, program, or other line item in any appropriation Act; and (ii) discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, and program as set forth in budget proposals of the Presidents submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. . (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately before noon on January 3, 2017.

Summary: Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending, namely: allocations, suballocations, and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, program, or other line item in any appropriation Act; and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, and program as set forth in budget proposals of the President. All such data shall: cover the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year; and be kept up-to-date and provided on the Committee's public website in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage.
Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's call to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

defund Whereas former President Donald J. Trump’s call for defunding Federal law enforcement agencies is a baseless, self-serving broadside against the men and women who keep our Nation safe; Whereas the good work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice sends criminals to prison for bank robbery, sex trafficking, child pornography, hate crimes, terrorism, fraud, and so much more; Whereas the former President and his allies in Congress must not subjugate justice and public safety because of their own personal grievances; Whereas Senators and Representatives from across the political spectrum and of both political parties should denounce such attempts by the former President and his allies to degrade public trust in our Federal law enforcement agencies; Whereas the House of Representatives must recommit that the United States is a Nation of laws; and Whereas, as free people, we rely on the necessary and professional work of our Federal law enforcement agencies to promote the safety and general welfare of our country: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of Federal law enforcement agencies who keep the communities of the United States and the United States safe; (2) condemns calls to defund (3) rejects attempts by a vocal minority made up of MAGA extremists to degrade public trust in Federal law enforcement agencies; (4) reaffirms that no politician should be above the law or targeted by the law because of who they are or what party they represent; and (5) pledges to unite as Democrats and Republicans to fully fund our patriots in Federal law enforcement who put their lives on the line to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of these United States.

Summary: This resolution condemns calls to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation and rejects attempts by a vocal minority to degrade public trust in federal law enforcement agencies.