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Expressing support for designating October 6, 2014, through October 12, 2014, as "Naturopathic Medicine Week" to recognize the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care.

Naturopathic Medicine Week Whereas in the United States, more than 75 percent of health care costs are due to preventable chronic illnesses, including high blood pressure, which affects 88,000,000 people in the United States, and diabetes, which affects 26,000,000 people in the United States; Whereas nearly two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese and, consequently, at risk for serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and depression; Whereas 70 percent of people in the United States experience physical or nonphysical symptoms of stress, and stress can contribute to the development of major illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, depression, and diabetes; Whereas the aforementioned chronic health conditions are among the most common, costly, and preventable health conditions; Whereas naturopathic medicine provides noninvasive, holistic treatments that support the inherent self-healing capacity of the human body and encourage self-responsibility in health care; Whereas naturopathic medicine focuses on patient-centered care, the prevention of chronic illnesses, and early intervention in the treatment of chronic illnesses; Whereas naturopathic physicians attend 4-year, graduate level programs that are accredited by agencies approved by the Department of Education; Whereas aspects of naturopathic medicine have been shown to lower the risk of major illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes; Whereas naturopathic physicians can help address the shortage of primary care providers in the United States; Whereas naturopathic physicians are trained to refer patients to conventional physicians and specialists when necessary; Whereas the profession of naturopathic medicine is dedicated to providing health care to underserved populations; Whereas naturopathic medicine provides consumers in the United States with more choices in health care, in line with the increased use of a variety of integrative medical treatments; and Whereas October 6, 2014, through October 12, 2014, would be an appropriate week to designate as Naturopathic Medicine Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Naturopathic Medicine Week (2) recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to learn about naturopathic medicine and the role that naturopathic physicians play in preventing chronic and debilitating illnesses and conditions.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Naturopathic Medicine Week. Recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing safe, effective, and affordable health care.
Recognizing the importance and significance of the Justice Bell in the women's suffrage movement.

Whereas, in 1915, the Justice Bell, also referred to as the Women’s Liberty Bell Suffrage Bell Whereas the Justice Bell is inscribed with the words Establish Justice Whereas, in 1915, the Justice Bell was taken on a driving tour throughout 67 counties in Pennsylvania to raise awareness for women’s suffrage with the clapper on the bell notably not ringing, symbolizing the silence of women who did not have a vote; Whereas, in September 1920, upon passage of the 19th Amendment, the Justice Bell’s clapper was unchained at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and rang 48 times for each State in the Union; and Whereas the Justice Bell is on permanent display at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and recognizes the Justice Bell as a symbol for women’s suffrage; and (2) recognizes the contributions the Justice Bell made in raising awareness and support for women’s suffrage.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which provided for women's suffrage. It also recognizes the Justice Bell as a symbol for women's suffrage.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Homeland Security: Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Richmond, Mr. Payne, Miss Rice of New York, Mr. Correa, Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Mr. Rose of New York, Ms. Underwood, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Cleaver, Mr. Green of Texas, Ms. Clarke of New York, Ms. Titus, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. Barragán, and Mrs. Demings. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Ms. Norton, Mr. Clay, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Rouda, Ms. Hill of California, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Welch, Ms. Speier, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mrs. Lawrence, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Gomez, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Ms. Pressley, and Ms. Tlaib. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Lipinski, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Bera, Mr. Lamb, Mrs. Fletcher, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Sherman, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Foster, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Crist, Mr. Casten of Illinois, Ms. Hill of California, Mr. McAdams, and Ms. Wexton. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Homeland Security; (2) Oversight and Reform; and (3) Science, Space, and Technology.
Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 12 through March 18, 2023, as "Sleep Awareness Week".

Sleep Awareness Week Whereas sleep is essential for health, well-being, and safety; Whereas advancing advocacy and promotion of evidence-based sleep health practices will improve the general health of the public; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep per night; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation’s 2023 Sleep in America Poll found that 35 percent of Americans say they sleep less than 7 hours per night on average; Whereas sleep deprivation can lead to impaired memory, elevated stress levels, disrupted metabolism, and increased risk of injury and accidents; Whereas, in the long-term, insufficient sleep can increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and other health conditions; Whereas insomnia can be a symptom of depression and anxiety, and sleep problems can also exacerbate or contribute to the onset of mental health conditions; Whereas numerous studies have found that Black Americans are less likely than their White counterparts to get adequate sleep, and that Black Americans may also be more likely to get lower quality sleep; Whereas Congress established the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research in 1993 to foster the coordination of sleep and circadian research within the National Institutes of Health and other Federal agencies; Whereas, for over two decades, the National Sleep Foundation has organized Sleep Awareness Week to promote the benefits of healthy sleep and its importance to overall health and well-being; and Whereas numerous States and organizations across the Nation recognize and participate in Sleep Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of sleep health as a way to increase overall health and well-being; (2) supports the designation of a Sleep Awareness Week (3) supports the goals and efforts of Sleep Awareness Week; (4) encourages public health officials, health care providers, educators, and parents to do their part to promote adequate sleep; (5) encourages the people of the United States to prioritize their sleep health, practice good habits for sleep health, and discuss their sleep with their health care provider; and (6) recognizes the continued importance of policies to improve sleep health.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Sleep Awareness Week.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,984,332 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 $7,984,332 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 Foreign Affairs for the 115th Congress.
Observing the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery and commemorating his contributions to jazz music.

Wes Whereas, on March 6, 1923, John Leslie Wes Wes Montgomery Whereas Wes Montgomery was naturally gifted in the musical arts and became proficient on the 4- and 6-string guitar in his youth; Whereas Wes Montgomery was a self-taught musician and learned to play guitar by listening to recordings of jazz guitarist Charlie Christian; Whereas Wes Montgomery developed a unique fingerstyle playing technique uncommon to jazz guitarists in his day, using the thumb to play bass notes simultaneously with melodic lines; Whereas Wes Montgomery crafted diverse and unconventional rhythms that became a defining representation of bebop-style jazz guitar; Whereas Wes Montgomery became famous after performing in jazz clubs in Indianapolis and was later recruited to tour with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Whereas, in 1957, Wes Montgomery joined his brothers Buddy and Monk to perform with other bands and record music with Pacific Jazz Records; Whereas, following the release of Wes Montgomery’s albums The Wes Montgomery Trio The Incredible Guitar of Wes Montgomery Whereas, in 1967, Wes Montgomery’s album A Day in the Life Whereas, on June 15, 1968, Wes Montgomery passed at his home in Indianapolis: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the contributions of John Leslie Wes (2) the legacy of John Leslie Wes

Summary: This resolution recognizes the legacy and contributions of John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery to jazz music.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Air Force faces significant readiness challenges due to insufficient personnel levels, a shrinking and depleted aircraft fleet, and maintenance deferrals, all of which are affected by budgetary uncertainty and impede the Air Force's ability to meet ongoing and unexpected national security threats, putting United States national security at risk.

Whereas according to Air Force Chief of Staff General David Goldfein, the United States Air Force is the smallest we’ve ever been Whereas according to an April 2018 report from the Government Accountability Office, more than a quarter of fighter pilot positions are unfilled; Whereas the Air Force has just 18,000 of the roughly 20,000 pilots it needs to crew its 5,500 fighters, bombers, airlifters, cargo planes, and rescue helicopters; Whereas this 10 percent gap in its air crew requirement could, as Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson said in November of 2017, break the force Whereas almost 1/3 Whereas over the last decade, the total number of aircraft in the Air Force has been on a downward slope; Whereas the total number of aircraft in the Air Force will drop again from fiscal year 2017 to fiscal year 2018; Whereas the average age of an aircraft, forcewide, increased from 24 years in fiscal year 2010 to 27.6 years in fiscal year 2017; and Whereas between fiscal years 2013 and 2017, accidents involving all Defense Department warplanes rose nearly 40 percent: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Air Force faces significant readiness challenges due to aging aircraft and depleted personnel; (2) Congress must provide the Air Force regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls; and (3) without this funding, United States national security is at risk. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Air Force faces significant readiness challenges; (2) Congress must provide the Air Force with regular and sufficient funding to address procurement, maintenance, and staffing shortfalls; and (3) national security is at risk without this funding.
Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

Whereas Members of Congress and congressional staff need greater interaction with constituents; Whereas constituents deserve better access to their Member of Congress; Whereas there are time restraints and high costs associated with constituent travel to Washington, DC, to meet with their Congressman; Whereas there are 535 Members of Congress who travel consistently between their district and Washington, DC; Whereas Members of Congress currently do most of their work from Washington, DC, and travel to their districts, some traveling significant distances; Whereas many congressional staffers do not spend time in the district for which they were hired to work, and are less in touch with the needs of constituents; Whereas the current constraints of Congress demand that Members of Congress are physically in Washington, DC, to conduct the duties of their job, which includes but is not limited to debating, voting, and participating in hearings; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as: electronic voting, video conferencing, secure telephones and Internet connections, and biometric cyber security; Whereas there are security concerns associated with the entire Congress being physically located in a single place; Whereas concerns were raised after 9/11 about the possibility of future terrorist attacks on the Nation’s Capitol and the safety of the Members of Congress; Whereas government operating costs are far too high, and new, innovative savings must be found; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as electronic voting, video conferencing, and secure telephones and Internet connections; Whereas the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place; Whereas the need to find new ways to save taxpayer money by decreasing the operating cost of government; and Whereas the need for Members of Congress to maintain greater accountability to their constituents: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House of Representatives in a virtual setting; and (3) directs the Committee on House Administration to establish procedures and rules for the consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in a virtual setting.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision Brown v. Board of Education.

Whereas May 17, 2014, marks the 60th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954); Whereas Brown v. Board of Education overturned Plessy v. Ferguson, 163 U.S. 537 (1896); Whereas in Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court held that Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal, Whereas Brown v. Board of Education was a major milestone in the 20th century civil rights movement: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives marks the 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954), which signaled the end of State-sanctioned segregation of schools in the United States, so that it is unlawful to deny access to public facilities on the basis of race.

Summary: Marks the 60th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, which signaled the end of state-sanctioned segregation of schools in the United States, so that it is unlawful to deny access to public facilities on the basis of race.
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm's ground campaign and honoring the legacy of America's Desert Storm veterans and their example of strength and courage.

Whereas, on August 2, 1990, Saddam Hussein violated international law by invading Iraq’s neighbor, Kuwait; Whereas over 500,000 American troops deployed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield to deter Iraqi incursions into neighboring Arab countries; Whereas Operation Desert Shield became Operation Desert Storm on January 17, 1991, with the commencement of coalition airstrikes on the Iraqi military after diplomacy failed to reverse Iraq’s actions in Kuwait; Whereas nearly 40 allied nations of the Coalition of the Willing Whereas, on February 24, 1991, Operation Desert Storm’s ground campaign began, defeating Iraqi ground forces and expelling them from Kuwait in 100 hours; Whereas men and women of the United States military demonstrated American resolve to defend freedom; Whereas, according to the Department of Defense, 697,000 selfless men and women bravely partook in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm; Whereas, according to the Department of Defense, 299 United States servicemembers gave their lives in the defense of freedom and global security; Whereas our Desert Storm veterans exemplify the true spirit of American strength, courage, and resolve; and Whereas we proudly reflect on the Gulf war’s legacy of opposing tyranny and protecting international law: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm’s 100-hour ground campaign; (2) honors the legacy of America’s 697,000 Desert Storm veterans; and (3) pays tribute to the 299 men and women who lost their lives fighting for democracy.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 30th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm's 100-hour ground campaign, honors the legacy of the 697,000 U.S. Desert Storm veterans, and pays tribute to the 299 men and women who lost their lives.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Whereas the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are highly valued allies of the United States, and they have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to advancing our mutual interests as well as those of the NATO Alliance; Whereas, Operation Atlantic Resolve is a series of exercises and coordinating efforts demonstrating the United States commitment to its European partners and allies, including the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with the shared goal of peace and stability in the region; Whereas, Operation Atlantic Resolve strengthens communication and understanding, and is an important effort to deter Russian aggression in the region; Whereas through Operation Atlantic Resolve, the European Deterrence Initiative undertakes exercises, training, and rotational presence necessary to reassure and integrate our allies, including the Baltic countries, into a common defense framework; Whereas all three Baltic countries contributed to the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, sending troops and operating with few caveats; and Whereas the Baltic countries continue to commit resources and troops to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for the principle of collective defense in Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty for our NATO allies, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania; (2) supports the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and inviolability of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as well as their internationally recognized borders, and expresses concerns over increasingly aggressive military maneuvering by the Russian Federation near their borders and airspace; (3) expresses concern over and condemns subversive and destabilizing activities by the Russian Federation within the Baltic countries; and (4) encourages the Administration to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and supports the efforts of their Governments to provide for the defense of their people and sovereign territory.

Summary: Supports the sovereignty, independence, territorial integrity, and inviolability of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and expresses concerns over increasingly aggressive military maneuvering by the Russian Federation near their borders and airspace. Encourages the Administration to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.