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Raising awareness of the lifesaving role of three-dimensional (3D) digital breast tomosynthesis screening in detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Whereas, in 2012, the Food and Drug Administration approved three-dimensional (3D) digital tomosynthesis, a modification of digital mammography that uses a moving x-ray source and a digital detector that allows for the reconstruction of a three-dimensional dataset; Whereas 3D digital tomosynthesis dramatically improves the imaging of breast lesions and breast cancer by eliminating overlap from surrounding tissues and structures; Whereas peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2014 has documented that tomosynthesis used with digital mammography is associated with up to a 41-percent increase in the detection of invasive cancers and up to a 37-percent drop in patient recalls to have additional breast imaging workup, such as a diagnostic mammogram or a breast ultrasound, due to ambiguous results; Whereas earlier detection of breast cancers is positively correlated to improved patient survival and outcomes and reduced cost of treatment; Whereas peer-reviewed research has concluded that broader adoption of this technology presents an opportunity to deliver value-based care to the Medicaid population and to address disparities and barriers to access to preventive care for some of the Nation’s most vulnerable citizens; Whereas while the adoption of 3D tomosynthesis has been growing, 52 percent of United States mammography facilities are still without this lifesaving technology; Whereas Medicare covers 3D tomosynthesis and it is estimated that at least 86 percent of covered lives in the private insurance market are covered for this technology; and Whereas the utilization and coverage of 3D tomosynthesis can save lives, improve treatment regimens, and reduce health care costs: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) acknowledges the immense value of three-dimensional (3D) digital breast tomosynthesis; (2) encourages all Federal health care programs to promote access and coverage of this lifesaving technology; (3) calls upon all private sector insurers to cover and fairly reimburse for this technology; and (4) supports efforts by the public health community to publicize the merits and availability of 3D digital breast tomosynthesis.

Summary: Acknowledges the immense value of three-dimensional digital breast tomosynthesis and expresses support for this lifesaving technology. (Three-dimensional digital breast tomosynthesis is a type of digital mammography that is used for the detection and treatment of breast cancer.)
Recognizing August 3, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Whereas on the first Tuesday of August, our Nation will observe National Night Out, a day to cultivate a better relationship between residents of a community and their local law enforcement, and to promote public safety; Whereas the participation in National Night Out by over 38,000,000 neighbors in over 16,000 communities across the United States for over 38 years is inspiring; Whereas the relationship between local law enforcement and the residents which they are sworn to protect is important in creating a true sense of community; Whereas general awareness of public safety has improved, because of the continued efforts of communities to meet their law enforcement officers and participate in National Night Out activities; Whereas prominent figures, such as former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris, have recognized the impact that National Night Out has made across the Nation, bringing all Americans closer together to achieve a common goal of community cohesiveness and public safety; and Whereas National Night Out not only includes Americans on the mainland, but includes those in United States territories and military bases to ensure all are included in the effort of community building and public safety awareness: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages law enforcement departments to use National Night Out to improve relationships with the communities they serve; (2) encourages public safety departments to inform communities— (A) how to most effectively contact their 911 responders and emergency service providers; and (B) how they carry out their duties; and (3) recognizes the impact that has been made for the past 38 years in communities all over the United States of America by National Night Out in creating a more united country by fostering relationships between residents, neighbors, and local law enforcement, and promoting public safety awareness.

Summary: This resolution encourages law enforcement departments to use the National Night Out as an opportunity to improve relationships with the communities they serve.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as "National Kinship Care Month".

National Kinship Care Month Whereas in September 2018, National Kinship Care Month Whereas nationally 7,700,000 children are living in kinship care with grandparents or other relatives; Whereas nationally more than 139,017 kinship children in foster care are placed with grandparents or other relatives, with more than 2,600,000 kinship children supported outside of the foster care system; Whereas grandparents and other relatives are increasingly providing caring homes for children because of the opioid crisis; Whereas grandparents and other relatives residing in urban, rural, and suburban households in every county of the United States have stepped forward out of love and loyalty to care for children during times in which biological parents are unable to do so; Whereas kinship caregivers provide safety, promote well-being, and establish stable households for vulnerable children; Whereas kinship care enables a child— (1) to maintain family relationships and cultural heritage; and (2) to remain in the community of the child; Whereas kinship care is a national resource that provides loving homes for children at risk; Whereas kinship caregivers face daunting challenges to keep countless children from entering foster care; Whereas the House of Representatives is proud to recognize the many kinship care families in which a child is raised by grandparents or other relatives; Whereas the House of Representatives wishes to honor the many kinship caregivers who throughout the history of the United States have provided loving homes for parentless children; Whereas National Kinship Care Month provides an opportunity to urge people in every State to join in recognizing and celebrating kinship caregiving families and the tradition of families in the United States to help raise children; and Whereas much remains to be done to ensure that all children have a safe, loving, nurturing, and permanent family, regardless of age or special needs: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Kinship Care Month (2) encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families; (3) honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and the advocates and allies who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to kinship caregiving families; and (4) reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all vulnerable children through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 (A) to support vulnerable families; (B) to invest in prevention and reunification services; and (C) to ensure that extended family members who take on the role of kinship caregivers receive the necessary support.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Kinship Care Month. Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates. Encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Expressing heartfelt condolences and support to the people of India and all those affected in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by massive monsoons of June 2013, which devastated many states in northern India.

Whereas, in June 2013, flash floods were caused by the heaviest rains in 80 years, causing lakes, streams, and rivers to overflow throughout northern India; Whereas these torrential rains washed away homes, electrical poles, and roads and triggered landslides that cut off communication links with large parts of the states in northern India affected; Whereas the flooding claimed thousands of lives, while tens of thousands are still missing and even more are displaced; Whereas rescue and relief efforts have been hampered by continuous rain, mist, and fog; Whereas these floods swept through many of the holy Himalayan pilgrimage sites, including Yamunotri, Gangotri, Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib, where thousands of devout pilgrims were traveling; Whereas the full extent of the tremendous loss of life and extensive destruction of property will not be known for some time; Whereas the people of India have shown incredible determination to continue to help one another despite the risks and have displayed selflessness and compassion in the face of danger; and Whereas countries around the world, international groups, and private citizens have made a commitment to provide humanitarian assistance and aid for the people of India: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) mourns with the people of India and all regions affected by the loss of life and damage caused by the deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by massive monsoons of June 2013, which devastated many states in northern India; (2) offers its deepest condolences and sympathy to the individuals and families impacted by this tragedy; and (3) urges the United States Government to stand with the government and the people of India during recovery and reconstruction efforts.

Summary: Mourns with the people of India for the loss of life and damage caused by the June 2013 floods and landslides. Offers condolences to the individuals and families impacted by this tragedy. Urges the U.S. government to stand with the government and the people of India during recovery and reconstruction efforts.
Supporting the designation of March 2018 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas this year, more than 130,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 more will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the memories of those who were murdered, and offering support to all who were impacted.

Whereas, on November 19, 2022, on the eve of Transgender Day of Remembrance, a shooter murdered at least 5 people and injured at least 22 people at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado; Whereas just 6 years earlier, a gunman opened fire and murdered 49 people at another LGBTQ+ nightclub, the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in what was then the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history; Whereas LGBTQ+ nightclubs often serve as a place of affirmation and refuge for LGBTQ+ people; Whereas the shooting at Club Q occurred the day before the club had planned to host a drag brunch for Transgender Day of Remembrance; Whereas extremist anti-LGBTQ+ politicians increasingly target drag events and spread lies about LGBTQ+ people, focusing often on transgender and nonbinary youth, falsely accusing them of criminal intentions or acts; Whereas anti-LGBTQ+ extremists have further spread lies and disinformation demonizing the LGBTQ+ community, especially the transgender and nonbinary community and those who support them, on social media platforms; Whereas LGBTQ+ people and the people who support them have faced increasingly violent threats in the past year; Whereas State legislators introduced more than 300 anti-LGBTQ+ bills this session, and 25 of them were signed into law; Whereas the toxic combination of hate and access to guns can and has led to deadly results; Whereas in the face of harassment, threats, and violence, the LGBTQ+ community has continued to show resiliency; and Whereas all LGBTQ+ people deserve to live their lives openly without fear of hate and violence: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in which at least 5 people were murdered and at least 22 people were injured; (2) honors the memory of those who were murdered in the attack and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to their families, loved ones, friends, and communities; (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery for those injured in the attack; (4) applauds the patrons who stopped the shooter as well as the first responders and health professionals who assisted those injured in the aftermath of this tragedy; (5) stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs and around the country; and (6) calls for an end to anti-LGBTQ+ hate and violence.

Summary: This resolution condemns the attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO on November 19, 2022, and honors the memory of the victims of that attack.
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 601, with an amendment.

That upon the adoption of this resolution the House shall be considered to have taken from the Speaker's table the bill, H.R. 601, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to have— (1) concurred in the Senate amendments numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8; and (2) concurred in the Senate amendment numbered 6 with the following amendment: In lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by Senate amendment numbered 6, insert the following: (C) there is the greatest opportunity to reduce childhood and adolescence exposure to or engagement in violent extremism or extremist ideologies. . B Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 The following sums are appropriated, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for disaster relief for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes, namely: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Relief Fund For an additional amount for Disaster Relief Fund 42 U.S.C. 5121 Provided Provided further SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Disaster Loans Program Account (Including Transfer of Funds) For an additional amount for the Disaster Loans Program Account Provided Salaries and Expenses Provided further Provided further Provided further This division may be cited as the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017 Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 601 (the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act [READ Act] and the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017).
Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution 2. Prohibiting recess during August until approval of all regular appropriation bills Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Concurrent resolution providing for adjournment during August 13. If by July 31 of any calendar year the House has not passed each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year which begins on October 1 of that calendar year, it shall not be in order to consider a concurrent resolution to provide that the House stand adjourned during any day occurring during August of that calendar year until the House has passed each such bill. For purposes of this clause, term regular appropriation bill .

Summary: Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order for the House to consider a concurrent resolution for its adjournment during any day in August of any calendar year until the House has passed by July 31 of that year each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year beginning on October 1.
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Walz. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Condemning the statements of Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington.

Whereas, on October 8, 1997, Hamas was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States Government and actively seeks the destruction of the State of Israel, uses Palestinians as human shields, and is responsible for the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip; Whereas, on May 10, 2021, Hamas, an Iranian-backed terrorist organization, fired approximately 150 rockets from the Gaza Strip targeting the State of Israel; Whereas Israel has a right of self-defense against radical Islamic terrorism; Whereas, on May 20, 2021, Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington stated on CNN, Well, we condemn Hamas’ firing of those rockets, but I think you have to look at what prompted even that behavior. Whereas Representative Pramila Jayapal further stated, this has been a pattern of action from Israel that frankly has taken away the idea even of a two-state solution, and has led to increased hopelessness from the Palestinian people. Whereas Representative Pramila Jayapal said I think what Hamas has done is—obviously we condemn that—but we have to look at the power balance here, or imbalance as it were, and we have to put more responsibility on Israel in maintaining peace in the region. Whereas blaming Israel for Hamas rocket attacks and justifying terrorism is a form of anti-Semitic speech; and Whereas spreading hateful misinformation about the State of Israel feeds anti-Semitism against Jewish people at home and abroad: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the statements of Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington; (2) condemns anti-Semitic hate speech; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to the State of Israel and supports its right of self-defense.

Summary: This resolution condemns certain statements by Representative Pramila Jayapal regarding Israel and the Palestinians, reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the state of Israel, supports Israel's right of self-defense, and condemns anti-Semitic hate speech.
Expressing the sense that the process behind Operation Warp Speed should be integrated within operations at the Food and Drug Administration.

That it is the sense of Congress that the Commissioner of Food and Drugs should— (1) to the extent scientifically and legally possible, integrate the process behind Operation Warp Speed into operations at the Food and Drug Administration; (2) issue guidance identifying ways that drug and biological product innovation and development can be accelerated through clinical trials and the approval and licensure processes; (3) for purposes of accelerating the approval of new drugs and biological products, cross-reference applicable safety and scientific data from approved drugs and licensed biological products; and (4) collect interim data that would allow for parallel assessments of the safety and effectiveness of multiple drugs and biological products and the parallel approval or licensure of multiple drugs and biological products, including through the conduct of concurrent clinical trials.

Summary: This resolution states that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should, to the extent scientifically and legally possible, integrate the process behind Operation Warp Speed into FDA operations. (Operation Warp Speed was a partnership between the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Defense to coordinate federal efforts to accelerate the development of COVID-19 medical countermeasures, including vaccines.) The resolution also states that the FDA should issue guidance identifying ways to accelerate drug and biological product development through clinical trials and the approval and licensure processes.