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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $9,086,025 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $9,206,025 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 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: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for the 116th Congress.
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 19, 2021, through September 25, 2021, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Balance Awareness Week Whereas vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas dizziness is one of the most common symptoms in patients 25 years and older; Whereas dizziness accounts for 2.6 percent of all primary care visits and nearly 2.5 percent of emergency department visits; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult four or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in the search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates Balance Awareness Week Whereas the week of September 19, 2021, through September 25, 2021, would be an appropriate week to designate as Balance Awareness Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Balance Awareness Week (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should develop and adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy.

Whereas nine megabreaches occurred in 2015, each resulting in the compromise of more than 10 million personal identities; Whereas one such megabreach of the background investigation databases of the United States Office of Personnel Management resulted in the compromise of the sensitive personal information of more than 21 million individuals; Whereas increasing interconnectedness, facilitated by ubiquitous Internet usage and availability in virtually all aspects of modern life, places all individuals, businesses, public and private entities, and critical infrastructures at significant and persistent risk of cyber attack; Whereas continuous and rapid technological advancements result in constantly shifting cyber realities with respect to which policymakers have been unable to keep pace; and Whereas malicious cyber activity has the potential to cause great harm to the national security, economy, and infrastructure of the United States and the health, well-being, and safety of United States citizens: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should develop and adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy that clearly defines acts of aggression, acts of war, and other related events in cyberspace, including any commensurate responses to any such act or event in cyberspace.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy that clearly defines acts of aggression, acts of war, and other related events in cyberspace, including any commensurate responses to any such act or event.
Condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism.

Whereas, in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, there has been a rise in incidents of antisemitism, including hate speech and intimidation, on college campuses and universities in the United States, creating an atmosphere of fear for Jewish students and faculty; Whereas the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance has developed a widely accepted working definition of antisemitism which can serve as a helpful tool for education administrators and faculty to identify antisemitism; Whereas acts of hate, discrimination, and violence based on religion or ethnicity have no place at institutions that exist to further education and understanding between diverse student bodies; and Whereas freedom of speech and expression are foundational principles of institutions of higher education in the United States, but when these principles are used to promote violence, hatred, or discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry, higher education leaders have the right and an obligation to respond: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States; (2) encourages higher education leaders, including presidents, deans, and administrators, to publicly condemn speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and (3) encourages institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and personal aspirations without fear.

Summary: This resolution strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States. The resolution also encourages higher education leaders (e.g., presidents, deans, and administrators) to publicly condemn speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and encourages institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and personal aspirations without fear.
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 Appropriations: Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Visclosky, Mr. Serrano, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Bishop of Georgia, Ms. Lee of California, Ms. McCollum, Mr. Ryan, Mr. Ruppersberger, Ms. Wasserman Schultz, Mr. Cuellar, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Cartwright, Ms. Meng, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Mr. Aguilar, Ms. Frankel, Mrs. Bustos, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs. Torres of California, Mr. Crist, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, and Mr. Case. Committee on Armed Services: Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Larsen of Washington, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Garamendi, Ms. Speier, Ms. Gabbard, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Gallego, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Brown of Maryland, Mr. Khanna, Mr. Keating, Mr. Vela, Mr. Kim, Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma, Mr. Cisneros, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Crow, Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Ms. Slotkin, Ms. Sherrill, Ms. Hill of California, Ms. Escobar, Ms. Haaland, Mr. Golden, Mrs. Trahan, and Mrs. Luria. Committee on Education and Labor: Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Courtney, Ms. Fudge, Mr. Sablan, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Takano, Ms. Adams, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Norcross, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, Mr. Espaillat, Ms. Jayapal, Mr. Morelle, Ms. Wild, Mr. Harder of California, Mrs. McBath, Ms. Schrier, Ms. Underwood, Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Shalala, Mr. Levin of Michigan, Ms. Omar, Mr. Trone, Ms. Stevens, and Mrs. Lee of Nevada. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Rush, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Engel, Ms. DeGette, Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Butterfield, Ms. Matsui, Ms. Castor of Florida, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Welch, Mr. Luján, Mr. Tonko, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Loebsack, Mr. Schrader, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Peters, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Ms. Barragán, Mr. McEachin, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Soto, and Mr. O'Halleran. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Lewis, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Thompson of California, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Blumenauer, Mr. Kind, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Sánchez, Mr. Higgins of New York, Ms. Sewell of Alabama, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Ms. Moore, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Evans, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Panetta, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Gomez, and Mr. Horsford. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations, (2) Armed Services, (3) Education and Labor, (4) Energy and Commerce, and (5) Ways and Means.
Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Whereas, in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, approximately 800,000 Vietnamese refugees fleeing persecution resettled in the United States; Whereas an estimated 1.7 million Vietnamese Americans currently reside in the United States, making the United States home to the largest number of individuals of Vietnamese descent outside of Vietnam and Vietnamese Americans the fourth largest Asian American population in the United States; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have established strong communities across the country, including in the States of California, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington; Whereas first- and second-generation Vietnamese Americans have overcome tremendous socio-economic challenges, including discrimination, language and cultural barriers, and poverty, to emerge as significant contributors to American society; Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to American society through their work in business, education, science and technology, engineering, mathematics, literature and the arts, gastronomy, the armed forces, and public service at every level of government; Whereas Vietnamese Americans support the advancement of religious freedom, democracy, and human rights around the world; and Whereas Vietnamese Americans contribute to the rich cultural and religious diversity of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.
Expressing support for designation of October 6, 2013, through October 10, 2013, as "American College of Surgeons Days" and recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the organization.

American College of Surgeons Days Whereas the American College of Surgeons is the largest surgical organization in the world and remains steadfast in its mission to improve the care of the surgical patient and to safeguard standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment; Whereas the American College of Surgeons continues its work into the 21st century to sustain and develop relevant programs that are inspired by quality; Whereas the 100th anniversary celebrations serve as a testament that the American College of Surgeons is fulfilling its mission of engaging surgeons as leaders and educators, and developing initiatives that improve surgery and the quality of care for surgical patients; Whereas the 2013 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress is the most prestigious international surgical conference which brings together thousands of Fellows of the College and other health care professionals who each year rely on the Clinical Congress to learn about the latest surgical advances, practice management methods, and health policy issues; and Whereas October 6, 2013, through October 10, 2013, would be appropriate dates to designate as American College of Surgeons Days That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of American College of Surgeons Days (2) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American College of Surgeons; and (3) recognizes the many important contributions of the American College of Surgeons to the welfare of both the surgical patient and the health care system of the United States.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of American College of Surgeons Days. Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons, and (2) its many important contributions to the welfare of surgical patients and the U.S. health care system.
Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2020, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

National Day of 3D Printing Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as America Makes, Manufacturing x Digital, and other Manufacturing USA institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2020, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing. The resolution also recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. Finally, the resolution encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

Whereas June 12, 2017, marks one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States; Whereas, on June 12, 2016, an armed gunman opened fire killing approximately 49 people and wounding 53 others in a place where members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer community were gathering for Latin Night Whereas the city of Orlando has designated June 12, 2017, as Orlando United Day Whereas the community is coming together one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting to show it stands behind the families who are still grieving their loved ones, and the survivors who are still putting the pieces together from lives that were shattered; Whereas the city of Orlando has continued to support the victims, survivors, and first responders throughout the past year, a recovery process that is far from over; Whereas the One Orlando Fund has distributed to victims and survivors over $27,000,000 raised through the support of people in Orlando, the Nation, and across the world in the past year; and Whereas the Orlando community and Central Florida have been forever changed by the events of June 12, 2016: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) remembers the victims, their families, the survivors, and the community one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States; (2) acknowledges the scars are still fresh and the community is still recovering from this tragedy; (3) offers support to the brave men and women of the emergency response teams, law enforcement agencies who responded to the scene of the shooting, and the medical personnel who treated victims and survivors; (4) acknowledges the threat of homegrown terrorists and will work together to ensure such a tragedy is not repeated; and (5) stands united together against terrorism and hatred, and will not permit prejudice, violence, and fear to diminish the United States ideals of compassion, liberty, equality, and freedom.

Summary: Expresses that the House of Representatives: remembers the victims, their families, the survivors, and the community one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States; acknowledges the scars are still fresh and the community is still recovering from this tragedy; offers support to the brave men and women of the emergency response teams, law enforcement agencies who responded to the scene of the shooting, and the medical personnel who treated victims and survivors; acknowledges the threat of homegrown terrorists and will work together to ensure such a tragedy is not repeated; stands united together against terrorism and hatred, and will not permit prejudice, violence, and fear to diminish the U.S. ideals of compassion, liberty, equality, and freedom.
Of inquiry directing the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the Director of the National Institutes of Health.

That, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, the President is directed to furnish to the House of Representatives copies of any document or communication in the possession of the Director of the National Institutes of Health that refers or relates to oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the Director, including any such document or communication specifying— (1) the names of the staff involved in reviewing the research conducted at the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory who determined that research conducted at such laboratory was not gain-of-function research; (2) the details on the scope of such review and the process for how such review was conducted, including all documents related to such review; (3) the review of the biosafety training, practices, and procedures of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory; and (4) information related to the standard operating procedures of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory for working with novel coronaviruses.

Summary: This resolution directs the President to provide, within 14 days, certain information and documents that refer or relate to oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes matters concerning (1) the NIH's determination that the laboratory's research was not anticipated to confer an attribute on a pathogen to enhance its pathogenicity or transmissibility (i.e., gain-of-function research), and (2) the laboratory's standard operating procedures for working with novel coronaviruses.
Expressing support for the designation of June 10, 2023, as "Veterans Get Outside Day".

Veterans Get Outside Day Whereas, between 2000 and 2022, the Department of Defense found that more than 460,000 members of the Armed Forces were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries; Whereas studies have found that, after decades of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, 20 percent of veterans of the Armed Forces are suffering from post-traumatic stress and depression; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs found that veterans suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to nonveterans, and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety are root causes of the suicide epidemic in the veteran community, with an estimated 16.8 suicides per day in 2020; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has been successful in reducing the number of veterans’ suicides, but there are still gaps in mental health care for veterans, and the United States needs to use every treatment available to support the veteran community; Whereas studies have shown that exposure to nature and the outdoors have a positive therapeutic impact on mental health, including by resulting in lower risks of depression and improved focus and attention, and even a single day outside can improve an individual’s overall mood and lessen feelings of isolation; Whereas studies have found that individuals with increased access to green space have a lower suicide risk; Whereas the Forest Service sponsors a National Get Outdoors Day to promote the health benefits of outdoor recreational activities; Whereas the United States has recognized the need to connect veterans with nature by providing free admission to national parks and forests; and Whereas a targeted outreach effort, such as Veterans Get Outside Day, to veterans living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety may lead to further participation in outside events and improved mental health outcomes: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Veterans Get Outside Day (2) encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting Veterans Get Outside Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Veterans Get Outside Day and encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service within the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate to promote the day along with National Get Outdoors Day.
Raising a question of the privileges of the House pursuant to article I, section 7, of the United States Constitution.

That the conference report accompanying H.R. 5515, to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes, in the opinion of this House, contravenes the first clause of the seventh section of the first article of the Constitution of the United States and is an infringement of the privileges of this House and that such bill be respectfully recommitted to the committee of conference. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Recommits to the committee of conference H.R. 5515 (John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019) because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, the conference report contravenes the clause of the Constitution requiring bills raising revenue to originate in the House and is an infringement of the privileges of the House.