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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984.

Whereas on the morning of October 23, 1983, at approximately 6:20 a.m., a truck packed with explosives broke security and detonated outside of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon; Whereas 241 United States Military personnel were killed in the blast; Whereas a total of 273 members of the Armed Services from 36 States across the United States were killed while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas the servicemen were part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas the honor and sacrifice of the victims and veterans will never be forgotten; Whereas remembering those who lost their lives and those who served in Beirut would enhance public awareness of the roots of the war on terror and strengthen public resolve to rid the world of evil; Whereas October 23, 2008 will mark the 25th anniversary of the Beirut bombing; and Whereas the Nation should celebrate the peace in the American spirit that was embodied in the mission of these fallen heroes: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the Beirut peacekeeping mission; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp in remembrance of the victims and in honor of the veterans of the Beirut peacekeeping mission, and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the income threshold used in determining the deduction for medical care.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the income threshold used in determining the deduction for medical care. 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. September 12, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3590) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in the income threshold used in determining the deduction for medical care.
Electing certain Members to 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 the Budget: Mr. Guinta, to rank immediately after Mr. Stutzman; and Mr. Johnson of Ohio. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Bost. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, and (2) Transportation and Infrastructure.
Condemning the horrific attacks of April 15, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, and expressing support, sympathy, and prayers for all persons impacted by this tragedy.

Whereas the two bombings that occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, on Patriots’ Day, April 15, 2013, during the running of the 117th Boston Marathon represent a terrible tragedy and horrific act of terrorism against the people of the United States; Whereas the people of the United States mourn for those persons who lost their lives or were wounded in the attacks; Whereas police, firefighters, National Guard personnel, emergency medical personnel, and other first responders acted promptly and heroically in responding to the attacks, thereby helping to prevent additional losses of life; Whereas the full resources of the Federal, State, and local governments are being brought to bear to investigate these attacks and to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice; Whereas the citizens of Massachusetts are a resilient people and will recover from this tragedy; and Whereas the people of the United States will always remember the victims of the previous acts of terrorism that have occurred in the United States and will always stand together as one people: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the senseless attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, April 15, 2013; (2) offers sympathy and condolences to the victims’ families; (3) sends thoughts and prayers for those persons who are recovering from injuries; (4) honors the heroic efforts of medical personnel who are tirelessly providing care for the victims of this horrific act of violence; (5) admires the courage of first responders and the many citizen heroes who aided the injured and tended to the community; (6) commits to providing all necessary resources to law enforcement officials who are investigating the terrorist attacks; (7) commits to working together as united Americans to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators of the attacks to justice; and (8) recognizes that the city of Boston, the people of Massachusetts, and all Americans will rise up from this tragedy and stand together as patriots.

Summary: Condemns the senseless attacks in Boston, Massachusetts, on Monday, April 15, 2013. Honors the medical personnel, first responders, and citizen heroes who aided the injured and the community. Commits to providing all necessary resources to law enforcement officials who are investigating the terrorist attacks and to bringing the perpetrators to justice.
Honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson.

Whereas Cornelia Genevive Gjesdal Coya Whereas Coya Gjesdal graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with majors in English and Music and a minor in Education; Whereas Coya Gjesdal married Andy Knutson in 1940 and later adopted a son; Whereas Coya Knutson was involved in her community, working as a teacher, volunteering, establishing a medical clinic, and serving on the Red Lake County Welfare Board; Whereas Coya Knutson was elected to the House of Representatives of Minnesota in 1950; Whereas State Representative Knutson supported health and education initiatives and sponsored the first clean air bill in Minnesota, which prohibited smoking in some public places; Whereas, in 1954, Coya Knutson won a seat in the House of Representatives of the United States, despite having lost the nomination of her party to a man; Whereas Coya Knutson became the first woman elected to Congress from Minnesota; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson became the first woman to be appointed to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson sponsored legislation that eventually led to expanded school lunch assistance, the first Federal student loan program, and the first appropriations for research on cystic fibrosis; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson's husband did not support her career and reportedly wrote a public letter in 1958 ordering her to return to Minnesota to make a home for [her] son and husband Whereas the story of the letter was taken up by the national press, with newspapers across the United States running the headline Coya, Come Home Whereas Coya Knutson lost reelection in 1958 to a man whose campaign slogan was A Big Man for a Man-Sized Job Whereas Coya Knutson eventually divorced her husband, moved permanently to Washington, DC, and was appointed by President Kennedy to be the liaison officer in the Office of Civil Defense at the Department of Defense, where she served until 1970; Whereas Coya Knutson retired from politics and moved back to Minnesota to live with her son and his family until her death in 1996 at 82 years of age; and Whereas Coya Knutson was a trailblazer and an inspiration who was devoted to her community, State, and country: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, whose dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.

Summary: This resolution honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, a former U.S. Representative. The resolution states that her dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.
To refer H.R. 3133, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, of certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members.

That pursuant to section 1492 of title 28, United States Code, the bill (H.R. 3133), entitled A Bill relating to certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members,

Summary: Refers H.R. 3133, which directs the Department of the Treasury to pay an unspecified sum to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its members pursuant to a judgment rendered by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Band has legal or equitable claims for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings occurring between 1855 and 1900 within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by the Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa.
Rejecting the "two-state solution" as the United States' diplomatic policy objective and calls for the Administration to advocate for a new approach that prioritizes the State of Israel's sovereignty, security, and borders.

two-state solution Whereas the State of Israel is the modern re-establishment of the sovereign nation state of the Jewish people in their ancestral homeland; Whereas the State of Israel is the only consistent and reliable beacon of freedom and democracy in the Middle East; Whereas the State of Israel was founded in 1948 and its legitimacy is inviolable, and is in no way contingent on the resolution of any regional conflict; Whereas Judea and Samaria is the heartland of the Biblical holy land, the cradle of Jewish civilization, and Israel’s claim to this internationally disputed territory is right and just; Whereas the State of Israel is a crucial strategic ally of the United States in the region and in the larger war against the threats from radical Islam; Whereas the State of Israel is under constant threat of belligerence from the threat of diplomatic anti-Semitism, and violent attack from terrorism, and military threat by radical Islamic forces and governments, like the Islamic Republic of Iran; Whereas the potential for a failed Palestinian Arab state in Judea and Samaria remains a clear and present danger to the people of Israel; and Whereas the Palestinian Authority does not meet the criteria for a viable and functioning government with all the authority and responsibilities thereof: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives rejects the “two-state solution” as the United States diplomatic policy objective and calls for the Administration to advocate for a new approach that prioritizes the State of Israel’s sovereignty, security, and borders.

Summary: Rejects the "two-state solution" to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as the U.S. diplomatic policy objective and calls for the Administration to advocate for a new approach that prioritizes Israel's sovereignty, security, and borders.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute 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 equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Expressing support for the designation of February 18 through February 25, 2023, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.

National FFA Week Whereas the National FFA Organization (referred to in this preamble as the FFA Whereas the mission of the FFA is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education; Whereas the FFA has more than 850,000 members in 8,995 chapters in all 50 States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia; Whereas the FFA welcomes all students; Whereas more than 13,000 FFA advisors and agricultural education teachers deliver an integrated model of agricultural education, providing students with an innovative and cutting-edge education; Whereas FFA facilitates formative experiences, altering the course of students’ lives for the better; Whereas FFA members develop the necessary career-readiness skills to continue their education in college or to enter the workforce immediately; Whereas FFA prepares members to be globally conscious citizens of their community, their State, their country, and the world; Whereas FFA provides opportunities to demonstrate literacy, advocacy, and technical skills in agriculture, food, and natural resources; Whereas the blue jacket’s origin dates to 1933 in Fredericktown, Ohio, by Universal Uniform Company; Whereas the jacket debuted at the 1933 National FFA Convention and were so popular, the convention’s official delegates made them part of the official FFA attire; Whereas the millionth FFA jacket was sold in 1964, and by 1976, 2,000,0000 jackets had been sold; Whereas 80,000 blue FFA jackets are sold annually; and Whereas members of the FFA will celebrate National FFA Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National FFA Week (2) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world; and (3) celebrates the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates the 90th anniversary of the iconic FFA jacket.
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: Ms. DelBene (to rank immediately after Mr. McGovern), Mr. Nolan, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Enyart, Mr. Vargas, Mrs. Bustos, and Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York. Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Quigley and Mr. Owens. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Carson of Indiana (to rank immediately after Mr. Barber). Committee on the Budget: Mr. McDermott (to rank immediately after Ms. Castor of Florida), Mr. Jeffries, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico, Mr. Huffman, and Mr. Cárdenas. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. Heck of Washington. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Ms. Meng, Ms. Frankel of Florida, Ms. Gabbard, and Mr. Castro of Texas. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Vela, Mr. Horsford, and Mr. Swalwell of California. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Gutierrez (to rank immediately after Mr. Deutch). Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Shea-Porter, Mr. Lowenthal, Mr. Garcia, and Mr. Cartwright. Committee on Oversight and Government Reform: Ms. Duckworth. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Maffei, Mr. Grayson, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Peters of California, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Bera, Ms. Esty, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Brownley of California, and Mr. Takano. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Hahn (to rank immediately after Ms. Chu), Mr. Payne (to rank immediately after Ms. Hahn), and Mr. Schneider. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Ms. Titus, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Ruiz, Mrs. Negrete McLeod, Ms. Kuster, and Mr. O'Rourke. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified named Members to the following House Committees: (1) Agriculture; (2)Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) the Budget; (5) Financial Services; (6) Foreign Affairs; (7) Homeland Security; (8) the Judiciary; (9) Natural Resources; (10) Oversight and Government Reform; (11) Science, Space, and Technology; (12) Small Business; and (13) Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the funds made available for the cost of the President's trip to Africa instead be used to compensate those who have been placed on an administrative furlough as a result of sequestration.

Whereas, as a result of administrative furloughs, civil servants across the country have had their regular salaries reduced; Whereas the President and the First Lady are scheduled to travel to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 through July 3, 2013; Whereas, when White House personnel are on official travel, certain personal expenses, including per diem (food and lodging), car rentals, and other incidentals, are paid by the Government; these expenses are paid by the State Department for foreign travel; Whereas most of the costs involve operational costs of the aircraft, and include fuel, maintenance, engineering support, and per diem expenses for the crew; Whereas, in 2012, the United States Air Force indicated that the cost per hour for the President’s Boeing 747 (which is designated VC–25 Whereas President Obama’s trip to Africa is estimated to cost $60,000,000 to $100,000,000; Whereas, in September of 1999, the Government Accountability Office estimated that the estimated incremental costs of President Clinton’s trips to Africa was at least $42,800,000; Whereas the President signed the Budget Control Act ( Public Law 112–25 Whereas sequestration took effect on March 1, 2013, and will cut $984,000,000,000 over the nine-year period of 2013 through 2021; Whereas, in 2013, there will be $85,000,000,000 in discretionary spending cuts, which will equal between 5 percent and 13 percent of each agency’s budget, depending on the Federal agency; and Whereas, in order to compensate for these budgetary cuts, some Federal agencies have instituted administrative furloughs designed to absorb reduced funding: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the funds made available for the cost of the President’s trip to Africa instead be used to compensate those who have been placed on an administrative furlough as a result of sequestration.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the funds made available for the cost of the President's trip to Africa instead be used to compensate those who have been placed on an administrative furlough as a result of sequestration.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements".

chapter 8 Arbitration Agreements That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 Arbitration Agreements July 24, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements".
Censuring Representative Paul Gosar.

Whereas, on November 7, 2021, Representative Paul Gosar posted a manipulated video on his social media accounts depicting himself killing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Joseph Biden; Whereas the video was posted on Representative Gosar’s official Instagram account and used the resources of the House of Representatives to further violence against elected officials; Whereas Representative Gosar issued a statement on November 9, 2021, defending the video as a symbolic cartoon Whereas the leadership of the Republican Party has failed to condemn Representative Gosar’s threats of violence against the President of the United States and a fellow Member of Congress; Whereas the Speaker of the House made clear that threats of violence against Members of Congress and the President of the United States should not be tolerated and called on the Committee on Ethics of the House and law enforcement to investigate the video; Whereas depictions of violence can foment actual violence and jeopardize the safety of elected officials, as witnessed in this chamber on January 6, 2021; Whereas violence against women in politics is a global phenomenon meant to silence women and discourage them from seeking positions of authority and participating in public life, with women of color disproportionately impacted; Whereas a 2016 survey by the Inter-Parliamentary Union found that 82 percent of women parliamentarians have experienced psychological violence and 44 percent received threats of death, sexual violence, beatings, or abduction during their term; and Whereas the participation of women in politics makes our government more representative and just: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) Representative Paul Gosar of Arizona be censured; (2) Representative Paul Gosar forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Paul Gosar be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.

Summary: This resolution censures Representative Paul Gosar for posting a certain video on his social media accounts that depicts violence against Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and President Joseph R. Biden.