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Condemning and censuring Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Whereas, on February 4, 2020, President Donald J. Trump delivered the State of the Union address, a traditional event where the President of the United States, irrespective of party, celebrates the accomplishments benefitting the country, and lays out a plan for additional work; Whereas the address is one of the rare times the House and Senate meet jointly with the President; Whereas proper decorum, and a respect for the institution of Congress, requires the Members in attendance to demonstrate civility even to those whose opinions with whom they disagree; Whereas this has been an accepted and bipartisan practice for generations; Whereas the State of the Union speech in 2020 recognized great Americans, including the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, the miraculous survival of a child born prematurely at 21 weeks, the mourning families of Rocky Jones and Kayla Mueller, the grandfather of political talk radio, historic low rates of unemployment for African Americans, Asian Americans and Hispanics, and the speech took a heartfelt moment to recognize an active duty soldier’s happy reunion with his family; Whereas instead of taking responsibility for her impetuous and petty outburst, she instead falsely claimed the speech was a manifesto Whereas Speaker Nancy Pelosi discredited the House of Representatives by publicly ripping up an official copy of the State of the Union speech in what has been described as a temper tantrum classless disrespectful misguided emotional outburst of hate Whereas Speaker Nancy Pelosi has, based on the conduct documented above, violated clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Code of Official Conduct which states that A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House That— (1) the House of Representatives publicly censures and condemns Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her inappropriate actions at the 2020 State of the Union that brought shame, discredit, and public condemnation of the House of Representatives; (2) Speaker Nancy Pelosi will present herself on the floor of the House for the pronouncement of censure and public rapprochement; (3) Speaker Nancy Pelosi will be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker; (4) Speaker Pelosi will acknowledge and admit wrongdoing as outlined in this Resolution and apologize to the President and the American people; and (5) Speaker Pelosi shall be required to take a reeducation class on House Ethics and certify completion of 3 hours of reeducation prior to April 15, 2020.

Summary: This resolution censures and condemns Speaker Pelosi for certain actions at the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4, 2020.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that extensive scientific and technical studies and analyses by the Department of State and other Federal agencies have affirmed that the proposed Keystone XL pipeline is an environmentally sound project.

Whereas safe and responsible production, transportation, and use of oil and petroleum products provide the foundation of America’s energy economy, helping to secure and advance our economic prosperity, national security, and overall quality of life; Whereas Department of State assessments found that the Keystone XL pipeline is not likely to impact the amount of crude oil produced from the oil sands approval or denial of the proposed Project is unlikely to have a substantial impact on the rate of development in the oil sands Whereas the Department of State found that the incremental life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions associated with the Keystone XL project are estimated in the range of 0.07 to 0.83 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, with the upper end of this range representing twelve one-thousandths of one percent of the 6,702 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emitted in the United States in 2011; Whereas after extensive evaluation of potential impacts to land and water resources along the Keystone XL pipeline’s 875 mile proposed route, the Department of State found that The analyses of potential impacts associated with construction and normal operation of the proposed Project suggest that there would be no significant impacts to most resources along the proposed Project route (assuming Keystone complies with all laws and required conditions and measures). Whereas transportation of oil via pipeline has a record of unmatched safety and environmental protection, and the Department of State found that Spills associated with the proposed Project that enter the environment are expected to be rare and relatively small there is no evidence of increased corrosion or other pipeline threat due to viscosity Whereas plans to incorporate 57 project-specific special conditions related to the design, construction, and operations of the Keystone XL pipeline led the Department of State to find that the pipeline will have a degree of safety over any other typically constructed domestic oil pipeline That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government’s exhaustive scientific and technical analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Keystone XL pipeline have repeatedly affirmed the environmental soundness and safety of the proposed project.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government's scientific and technical analysis of the potential environmental impacts of the Keystone XL pipeline have repeatedly affirmed its environmental soundness and safety.
Expressing support for the designation of October 2 through October 8, 2022, as "National 4-H Week".

National 4–H Week Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the country; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 100 land-grant universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National 4–H Week (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H in youth development and education; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National 4-H Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of 4-H in youth development and education, and (2) encourages all citizens to recognize 4-H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Biden's gun policies are unconstitutional and should never be approved.

Whereas the right of the people to keep and bear arms is enshrined in our Constitution as the Second Amendment; Whereas our Nation’s Founders believed this right to be fundamental for Americans to protect themselves and the state of freedom; Whereas President Biden has directly attacked this right by issuing numerous Executive orders and calling for stricter gun control policies; Whereas President Biden’s Executive actions on pistol-braced firearms are an unconstitutional attack on Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights; Whereas President Biden’s Executive actions on homemade firearms, such as 3D printed firearm files or unfinished receiver blanks, are an unconstitutional attack on Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights; Whereas President Biden has called for Congress to pass unconstitutional laws requiring background checks on all firearm transfers, unconstitutionally banning assault weapons high-capacity magazines Whereas President Biden’s gun restriction proposals would effectively ban commonly owned firearms and magazines used for lawful purposes; Whereas President Biden’s gun restriction proposals would criminalize private firearm transfers; and Whereas President Biden’s gun restriction proposals would seek to hold gun manufacturers and dealers civilly liable, encouraging abuse of the court system to drive them out of business through meritless litigation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) it should be the policy of the United States to strengthen the Second Amendment rights of Americans and prevent the potential erosion of these rights; and (2) Congress should never stop fighting to protect the Second Amendment.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) U.S. policy should be to strengthen the Second Amendment rights of Americans, and (2) Congress should never stop fighting to protect the Second Amendment.
Expressing support of the designation of September 2022 as Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month.

Whereas peripheral artery disease (PAD) affects nearly 20,000,000 Americans, including an estimated 200,000 Americans who are from disproportionately minority communities; Whereas PAD is a chronic condition that causes narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs; Whereas the primary cause of PAD is the buildup of plaque in the arteries or atherosclerosis; Whereas many risk factors for PAD include smoking, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, diabetes, high cholesterol, and being 60 years of age or older; Whereas individuals with type 2 diabetes and PAD are four times more likely to lose a limb compared to individuals without either such disease; Whereas individuals who smoke are three times more likely to develop PAD; Whereas researchers analyzing data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (1999–2004) found that 5.9 percent of the United States population aged 40 years or older have a low ankle brachial index (ABI) (≤0.9), which indicates the presence of PAD; Whereas African Americans are twice as likely to be diagnosed with PAD and up to three times as likely to have an amputation; Whereas if not properly diagnosed, PAD can lead to nontraumatic lower limb amputations; Whereas unnecessary amputations drastically reduce the quality of life for PAD patients; and Whereas educating people on the risks of PAD and encouraging early screenings are crucial to preventing unnecessary amputations: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution supports Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month and encourages the public to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
Seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.

Whereas the USS Pueblo, which was attacked and captured by the Navy of North Korea on January 23, 1968, was the first ship of the United States Navy to be hijacked on the high seas by a foreign military force in more than 150 years; Whereas 1 member of the USS Pueblo crew, Petty Officer Duane Hodges, was killed in the assault, while the other 82 crew members were held in captivity, often under inhumane conditions, for 11 months; Whereas the USS Pueblo, an intelligence collection auxiliary vessel, was operating in international waters at the time of the capture, and therefore did not violate the territorial waters of North Korea; Whereas the capture of the USS Pueblo resulted in no reprisals against the Government or people of North Korea and no military action at any time; and Whereas the USS Pueblo, though still the property of the United States Navy, has been retained by the Government of North Korea for more than 50 years, was subjected to exhibition in the North Korean cities of Wonsan and Hungham, and is now on display in Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) desires the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy; (2) would welcome the return of the USS Pueblo as a sign of good faith from the North Korean people to the American people; and (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit copies of this resolution to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of State.

Summary: Expresses desire for the return of the USS Pueblo from North Korea to the U.S. Navy.
Recognizing the 175th anniversary of the organization of Laclede County, Missouri, and the city of Lebanon, Missouri.

Whereas, on February 24, 1849, Laclede County, Missouri, and Lebanon, Missouri, were organized; Whereas Laclede County is made up of more than 36,000 proud Missourians, and Lebanon of more than 14,000 Missourians; Whereas Laclede County was named after Pierre Laclede, the founder of St. Louis, Missouri; and Whereas the city of Lebanon, Missouri, is the largest municipality of Laclede County, Missouri: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 175th anniversary of the organization of Laclede County, Missouri, and the city of Lebanon, Missouri; and (2) acknowledges the importance of Laclede County, Missouri, and the city of Lebanon, Missouri, to the State of Missouri.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 175th anniversary of the organization of Laclede County, Missouri, and the city of Lebanon, Missouri.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.

1. Broadcasting the House Rule V of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 3 as clause 4; and (2) by inserting after clause 2 the following new clause: 3. The Speaker must allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C–SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House with not less than 4 cameras owned and operated by C–SPAN. .

Summary: This resolution revises House rules to allow a minimum of four cameras owned and operated by the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C-SPAN) to broadcast floor proceedings. Typically, cameras in the House are owned by the House Recording Studio and operate under procedures set out in House rules.
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 the Judiciary: Mr. Issa, Mr. Buck, Mr. Gaetz, Mr. Johnson of Louisiana, Mr. Biggs, Mr. McClintock, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Massie, Mr. Roy, Mr. Bishop of North Carolina, Mrs. Spartz, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Bentz, Mr. Cline, Mr. Gooden of Texas, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Nehls, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Kiley, Ms. Hageman, Mr. Moran, Ms. Lee of Florida, Mr. Hunt, Mr. Fry. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Mr. Jordan, Mr. Turner, Mr. Gosar, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Palmer, Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Biggs, Ms. Mace, Mr. LaTurner, Mr. Fallon, Mr. Donalds, Mr. Armstrong, Mr. Perry, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Burchett, Mrs. Greene of Georgia, Mrs. McClain, Mrs. Boebert, Mr. Fry, Mrs. Luna, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Burlison. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Oversight and Accountability of the House of Representatives.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives related to the Department of Defense's consideration of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.

Whereas the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has provided valuable scientific assessments on climate change since its creation in 1988; Whereas the first part of the Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, was finalized on August 6, 2021; Whereas the report finds that the global average temperature is expected to reach or exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels within the coming decades without immediate and large-scale efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas this increase in global temperature will affect all regions of the world, impacting weather patterns, sea levels, ocean temperatures, biodiversity, and more: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Department of Defense should take the most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change into consideration when carrying out resiliency efforts and making energy and transportation decisions for military bases and installations; and (2) the Department of Defense should consider adding the recommendations of the Sixth Assessment Report to the Unified Facilities Criteria where appropriate.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense (DOD) should take the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report into consideration when carrying out resiliency efforts and making energy and transportation decisions for military bases and installations. The resolution also expresses that DOD should consider adding the recommendations of the Sixth Assessment Report to the Unified Facilities Criteria where appropriate.
Congratulating Army Reserve Major Lisa Jaster on her graduation from the Army Ranger School.

Whereas the Army Ranger School (referred to in this preamble as Ranger School Whereas Ranger School is one of the most challenging training courses for which members of the Armed Forces may volunteer; Whereas Ranger School pushes the physical and mental limits of students for more than 2 months; Whereas on average— (1) 36 percent of Ranger School students fail the course during the first 4 days after the date on which the course begins; and (2) only 45 percent of Ranger School students ultimately graduate from the course; Whereas the Army Reserve is— (1) a highly trained force that comprises approximately 20 percent of the total Army; and (2) always available to meet the needs of the Army and Joint Force; Whereas, on August 21, 2015, Army Captain Kristen Griest and First Lieutenant Shaye Haver became the first 2 women to graduate from Ranger School; Whereas, on October 16, 2015, Major Lisa Jaster became the third woman, and the first woman with the Army Reserve, to graduate from Ranger School and earn the distinctive black and gold Ranger tab; Whereas Major Lisa Jaster overcame the extreme fatigue, hunger, and stress involved in Ranger training in order to graduate from Ranger School; and Whereas Major Lisa Jaster has— (1) dedicated her life to serving and protecting the United States; (2) deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan; and (3) earned the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Major Lisa Jaster for the accomplishment of becoming the first woman from the Army Reserve to graduate from Ranger School; (2) commends the groundbreaking achievements of the first 3 women to graduate from Ranger School— (A) Captain Kristen Griest; (B) First Lieutenant Shaye Haver; and (C) Major Lisa Jaster; (3) recognizes the vital role that the Army Reserve plays in protecting and defending the United States; and (4) celebrates the determination, patriotism, and willingness to lead of all Ranger School graduates.

Summary: Honors Major Lisa Jaster for becoming the first Army Reserve woman to graduate from Ranger School. Commends the groundbreaking achievements of the first three women to graduate from Ranger School, Captain Kristen Griest, First Lieutenant Shaye Haver, and Major Lisa Jaster. Recognizes the Army Reserve's vital role in defending the United States. Celebrates the determination, patriotism, and willingness to lead of all Ranger School graduates.
Encouraging the House of Representatives to pass laws to prevent gun violence.

Whereas tens of thousands of students walked out of their schools, including students from Alhambra High School in California, in a nationwide demonstration on March 14, 2018, in a concerted effort to start the much-needed discussion on ending gun violence; Whereas Congress has enacted a variety of gun control regulations regarding licensing, restrictions of certain firearms, and prohibiting felons from carrying guns; Whereas according to the Washington Post, there have been 154 mass shootings in which 4 or more people were shot by a lone shooter since 1966, with California experiencing the most mass shootings of any State with 23; Whereas according to a 2017 Quinnipiac University poll, 94 percent of Americans support requiring all gun buyers to pass a criminal background check; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017 there were 36,252 firearm deaths in the United States, with 12,979 of those deaths being homicides and 20,018 being suicides; Whereas according to a CNN study, there has been an average of one school shooting each week in 2018; Whereas there is a lack of funds and focus put into background check systems and inspections as mandated by Federal law for gun owners and dealers; and Whereas the next generation of dedicated and driven young Americans, like the students of Alhambra High School in Alhambra, California, have taken it upon themselves to engage and work with their congressional and local representatives to achieve their goal of ending gun violence in schools and communities across the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives encourages the enactment of laws that— (1) outlaw individuals with violent criminal records from purchasing guns; (2) require background and age checks for all gun buyers; (3) raise the minimum age for purchasing guns from 18 to 21; (4) outlaw military-grade weapons, including assault rifles, to the general public; (5) require gun owners to undergo 14 days of gun training, including shooting practice, alongside gun storage, safe handling, and accident prevention, overseen by a Federal or State agency or private company; (6) provide increased government funding of mental health services at schools and workplaces, including counseling, treatment plans, and accessibility to other professional help; (7) properly enforce gun control regulations in every State, leaving no loopholes such as gun shows and other private sales; and (8) outlaw the purchase of weapons over the Internet.

Summary: Encourages the enactment of laws with respect to the purchasing of weapons, background checks, and mental-health services funding.