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Reaffirming the strong partnership between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States.

Whereas the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States have enjoyed more than two centuries of close relations; Whereas Denmark has long been a key partner in bilateral and multilateral efforts to address global challenges and threats; Whereas Denmark was a founding member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in 1949 and has continued to support the trans-Atlantic security alliance; Whereas Danish forces have participated in United States-led military missions in both Afghanistan and Iraq and the United States-led international coalition against the Islamic State terrorist organization; Whereas Denmark participates in a wide range of NATO missions, including Operation Enhanced Forward Presence, and contributes to numerous peacekeeping operations throughout the world; Whereas Denmark has been an active and cooperative member in the Enhanced Partnership in Northern Europe (e-PINE) to contribute to a free and peaceful vision of Europe and has partnered with the United States and other Baltic and Nordic countries on security, health, and economic matters; Whereas Denmark is a fellow member of the Arctic Council and has long supported peaceful cooperation in the Arctic region; Whereas the United States is one of Denmark’s largest non-European trade partners, and the United States exports $2,200,000,000 worth of goods and $5,500,000,000 of services to Denmark; and Whereas the Danish Government reports that Danish investments support over 75,000 United States jobs: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of our enduring political, economic, and security partnership with the Kingdom of Denmark; (2) recognizes the important role Denmark plays in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Arctic Council, and other intergovernmental organizations and missions to promote global peace, security, and prosperity; (3) expresses gratitude and appreciation to the people of Denmark and the members of the Danish military for their efforts and sacrifices to make our world more secure; and (4) calls for continued cooperation and partnership to further strengthen the longstanding alliance between Denmark and the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses recognition of the significance of the enduring political, economic, and security partnership between the United States and Denmark. The resolution also expresses gratitude to the people of Denmark and members of the Danish military for their efforts and sacrifices to make the world more secure.
Condemning the assassination of the Haitian President, and urging United States and global support of Haitian-led solutions.

Whereas, on July 7, 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated, and his wife was critically wounded at their home in Port-au-Prince; Whereas, prior to this heinous attack, Haiti was already mired in a series of crises, including growing political unrest, poverty, and a threefold increase in kidnappings; Whereas Haiti has long been one of the most vulnerable nations in the Western Hemisphere; Whereas over 1,000,000 persons of Haitian descent live throughout the United States; Whereas Haiti’s stability has significant economic and security implications for the United States and the region; Whereas the close proximity of Haiti to the shores of the United States, in conjunction with the common bond of mutual values and commitment to democracy, ensures lasting comity of nations and continued trade and diplomatic relations; and Whereas Haiti, the only republic to rise from a successful slave rebellion, inspires pride, solidarity, and self-reliance: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) joins with President Biden in extending the condolences of the American people to the people of Haiti, First Lady Martine Moise, and the Moise family on the tragic loss of President Jovenel Moise; (2) condemns, in the strongest terms, the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021, and supports United States contributions to the investigation of this heinous act and efforts to bring the persons responsible to justice; (3) supports negotiations between Haiti’s political actors and civil society to conduct free and fair elections and charter a path back to democratic rule; (4) urges President Biden and the Haitian Government to engage Haitian civil society and not rush to hold elections without ensuring that the proper conditions are met; (5) urges President Biden to oppose Haitian elections until a legitimate provisional electoral council, with the support of Haitian civil society, is constitutionally formed; (6) urges President Biden to refrain from deploying United States troops to Haiti; and (7) recognizes that solutions to the current crises should not be imposed from abroad and that Haitian civil society and the Haitian diaspora must play a central role in restoring faith in the Haitian Government and charting a path to free and fair elections when possible.

Summary: This resolution condemns the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021, and extends condolences to his family and the people of Haiti.
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2018, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2018, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Summary: Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety. Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Designating the National Center for Coastal Resilience, a partnership among Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary, as a national center of excellence for research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding.

Whereas universities engaged in both fundamental and applied coastal flooding research are key resources for partnerships with Federal agencies; Whereas Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary represent a unique partnership of academic expertise in coastal and recurrent flooding resilience in Virginia; Whereas other coastal regions in the United States are vulnerable to flooding and coastal hazards, and the applied research and partnership structure developed in the Virginia 2nd Congressional District can be replicated throughout the Nation, increasing community resilience and national security; Whereas the universities convened State, local, regional, nonprofit, and private sector partners to develop relationships and began the process of building new strategies to respond to increasing coastal threats; Whereas the universities have a proven record of accomplishment and scientific and social scientific expertise in coastal flooding and are located in a natural test bed at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay; Whereas the designation made by this resolution will further the ability of these university partners to collaborate with relevant Federal agencies on flood-related topics and share best practices with stakeholders in and outside the Virginia 2nd Congressional District; Whereas maintaining the facility and personnel readiness at bases and Federal facilities in the Virginia 2nd Congressional District, including Norfolk Naval Station and Joint Expeditionary Base Langley Eustis, which are vulnerable to flooding and coastal hazards, is essential to our Nation’s national security; and Whereas the universities have a history of working with Federal agencies in coastal flooding and convening stakeholders, and are legislatively designated jointly by the Commonwealth of Virginia as a provider of technical and scientific advice: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes— (1) the National Center for Coastal Resilience as a partnership among Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary; and (2) Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary each as a national center of excellence for research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding.

Summary: Recognizes the National Center for Coastal Resilience as a partnership among Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.

th Whereas September 3, 2014, marks the 50 th 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. Whereas great writers of the United States, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Willa Cather, George Perkins Marsh, Mary Hunter Austin, David James Duncan, and John Muir, poets such as William Cullen Bryant, and painters such as Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Frederic Remington, Georgia O'Keefe, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran, helped define the distinct cultural value of wild nature and concept of wilderness in the United States; Whereas national leaders, such as President Theodore Roosevelt, who reveled in outdoor pursuits, have sought to ensure the wisest use of natural resources, so as to provide the greatest good for the greatest number of people as possible; Whereas luminaries in the conservation movement, such as scientist Aldo Leopold, writer Howard Zahniser, teacher Sigurd Olson, biologists Olaus, Adolph, and Margaret Mardy Whereas Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, a Democrat from Minnesota, and Representative John Saylor, a Republican from Pennsylvania, introduced versions of the Wilderness Act in each House of Congress and worked tirelessly for 8 years to secure its passage with bipartisan votes of 78 to 12 in the Senate and 373 to 1 in the House of Representatives; Whereas President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act into law in the Rose Garden on September 3, 1964; Whereas, over the 50 years since the enactment of the Wilderness Act, various Presidents from both parties, leaders of Congress, and experts in the land management agencies within the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have expanded and improved the system of wilderness protection created by the Wilderness Act; Whereas the Wilderness Act instituted an unambiguous national policy to recognize the natural heritage of the United States as a valuable resource and protect wilderness for the good of future generations; Whereas wilderness provides billions of dollars of ecosystem services in the form of safe drinking water, clean air, and recreational opportunities; Whereas 44 States have protected wilderness areas; and Whereas President Gerald R. Ford stated that the National Wilderness Preservation System serves a basic need of all Americans, even those who may never visit a wilderness area—the preservation of a vital element in our heritage wilderness preservation ensures that a central facet of our Nation can still be realized, not just remembered That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 50 th 16 U.S.C. 1131 et seq. (2) recognizes and commends the extraordinary work of the individuals and organizations involved in building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System; and (3) is grateful for wilderness, a tremendous asset the United States continues to preserve as a gift to future generations.

Summary: Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Commends the work of the individuals and organizations involved in building and maintaining the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, the terrorist organizations Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, and associated forces instigated an unprecedented ground, air, and sea assault against Israel, killing at least 1,200 Israelis, taking hostage at least 200 people, and injuring thousands of civilians; Whereas Hamas and other terrorists have long called for the eradication of the State and people of Israel and have sought to slaughter, brutalize, and abduct innocent Israeli civilians, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and infants and children alike; Whereas, since the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Hamas has continued to hold hostage innocent Israelis and indiscriminately launch rockets at Israeli civilians; Whereas Israel has called for Hamas to immediately release all hostages and to unconditionally surrender; Whereas, in the midst of Israel’s legitimate actions of self-defense in response to this terrorist attack, Israel Defense Forces has taken extraordinary steps to reduce civilian casualties, including establishing humanitarian corridors, while adhering to the law of armed conflict; Whereas multiple authorities within the United States Government have, on a nonpartisan basis, observed that Hamas has routinely and unabashedly used innocent civilians to shield their weapons and terrorist militants from legitimate military engagement, resulting in avoidable civilian deaths that are entirely the fault of Hamas and other terrorist organizations; Whereas Hamas’ use of human shields is a both a violation of humanitarian law and an egregious war crime that results in the deaths of many civilians; Whereas reports indicate that Hamas is preventing civilians by force from utilizing humanitarian evacuation corridors from north Gaza to south Gaza established by the Israel Defense Forces; and Whereas the continued use of human shields, other perpetrations of crimes against humanity, and all terrorist operations carried out by Hamas pose an unjust, abominable, and indisputable threat to innocent civilian lives: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Hamas’ use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants; and (2) calls for the immediate cessation of Hamas’ use of human shields, the swift release of all hostages taken by Hamas, the unconditional surrender of Hamas, and the immediate dismantlement of Hamas and all other terrorist organizations that participated in the massacre of Israelis on and since October 7, 2023, to ensure that innocent Israeli and Palestinian civilian lives are saved.

Summary: This resolution condemns Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants. The resolution also calls for Hamas to immediately cease using human shields, for the swift release of all hostages taken by Hamas, and for Hamas' unconditional surrender.
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1011) to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 1011) to implement equal protection under the 14th article of amendment to the Constitution for the right to life of each born and preborn human person. 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 majority leader and the minority leader 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. 1011.

Summary: This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1011 (Life at Conception Act), which declares that the right to life guaranteed by the Constitution is vested in each human being at all stages of life, including the moment of fertilization, cloning, or other moment at which an individual comes into being.
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 109) recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution the House shall, without intervention of any point of order, consider the resolution (H. Res. 109) recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. 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 Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H. Res. 109.

Summary: This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 109 (calling for the creation of a Green New Deal with specified goals).
Deploring the actions of the Palestinian Authority to join the International Criminal Court and undertake legal action through the Court against Israel.

Whereas the House of Representatives supports the long-standing position of the United States Government to insist on the resolution of the Israel-Palestinian conflict through direct negotiations between the two parties; Whereas the House of Representatives has long appropriated United States taxpayer funds to facilitate a negotiated solution between the two parties; Whereas the House of Representatives believes the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to seek legitimacy for unilateral statehood through international institutions is toxic to the prospects of a negotiated solution with Israel; Whereas the term lawfare Whereas the House of Representatives believes that the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to consider and potentially seek legal action against Israel through the International Criminal Court is a politically motivated action designed to put political pressure on Israel outside the context of direct negotiations, weaken Israel’s sovereignty, and hinder Israel’s ability to fight against and defeat terrorism, the House of Representatives believes the Palestinian Authority policy constitutes an act of lawfare; Whereas the use of lawfare is a national security danger to all democracies, including the United States and its democratic allies, who engage their militaries to defend their sovereignty and fight against and defeat terrorism, the House of Representatives views the current policy of the Palestinian Authority to use lawfare against Israel as a dangerous precedent that threatens the national security of the United States and its democratic allies; and Whereas the United States Congress passed the American Service Members Protection Act, which became law on August 2, 2002, that protects United States citizens and allied persons by protecting them from the jurisdiction, investigation, arrest, detainment, prosecution or imprisonment by or on behalf of the International Criminal Court with respect to actions undertaken by them in an official capacity: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives views lawfare as a threat to United States military activities abroad and those of the United States democratic allies, and believes it is vital to take a stand against its use in order to protect the Nation’s best interests.

Summary: Views lawfare (the abuse of law to achieve political and military means) as a threat to U.S. military activities abroad and to those of U.S. democratic allies, and believes it is vital to take a stand against its use in order to protect the Nation's best interests.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House, without intervention of any question of consideration, the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in 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, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 28, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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, 2013, until otherwise ordered by the House, to-wit: John Lawrence, George Kundanis, Richard Meltzer, Wyndee Parker, Wendell Primus, and Nadeam Elshami, 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 Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Names individuals to fill six specified minority party employee positions authorized by the Legislative Pay Act of 1929. Authorizes the minority leader to appoint and set the annual rate of pay for up to three further minority employees.