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Recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Black Maternal Health Week Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black mothers in the United States die at three to four times the rate of White mothers; Whereas Black women in the United States suffer from life-threatening pregnancy complications twice as often as White women; Whereas United States maternal mortality rates are the highest in the developed world and are increasing rapidly; Whereas the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate among affluent countries because of the disproportionate death rate of Black mothers; Whereas Black women are 49 percent more likely than White women to deliver prematurely; Whereas Black women are twice as likely to suffer from severe maternal morbidity than White women; Whereas high rates of maternal mortality among Black women span across income and education levels, as well as socioeconomic status; Whereas racial disparities exist across income and education levels; Whereas structural racism, gender oppression, and social determinants of health inequities experienced by Black women in America significantly contribute to the disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women; Whereas race and racism play an integral role in maternal health outcomes, care, and policy; Whereas fair distribution of resources, especially with regard to reproductive health care services and maternal health programming, is critical to closing the maternal health racial disparity gap; and Whereas an investment must be made in Black women’s maternity care and in policies that support and promote affordable, comprehensive, and holistic maternal health care that is free from gender and racial discrimination: Now, therefore, be it 1. The importance of improving Black maternal health The House of Representatives recognizes that— (1) Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States; (2) the alarmingly high rates of maternal mortality among Black women is unacceptable; (3) Congress must work toward ensuring that the Black community has adequate housing, transportation equity, nutritious food, clean water, environments free from toxins, fair treatment within the criminal justice system, safety and freedom from violence, a living wage, and equal economic opportunity; (4) in order to improve maternal health outcomes, Congress must fully support and encourage policies grounded in the human rights framework that addresses Black maternal health inequity; (5) Black women must be active participants in the policy decisions that impact their lives; and (6) Black Maternal Health Week 2. Black Maternal Health Week The House of Representatives recognizes the significance of Black Maternal Health Week

Summary: Recognizes: (1) Black Maternal Health Week; and (2) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. The House hereby (1) takes from the Speaker's table the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025; (2) adopts an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of House Concurrent Resolution 27, as adopted by the House; and (3) adopts such concurrent resolution, as amended. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 650) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 685) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to improve upon the definitions provided for points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, and providing for the adoption of the concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 11) setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025.
Expressing the profound regret and sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, forty-first President of the United States of America.

That the House of Representatives has learned with profound regret and sorrow of the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, forty-first President of the United States of America. That the House tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the former President in their bereavement. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy of the same to the family of the former President. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former President. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) has learned with profound regret and sorrow of the death of George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States of America; and (2) tenders its deep sympathy to the members of his family in their bereavement. Declares that when the House adjourns on December 3, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former President.
Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.

That the Speaker, in concurrence with the Minority Leader, is authorized to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to record proceedings during a joint meeting of Congress on June 22, 2023, to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use by the public. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution permits the Speaker of the House, with the concurrence of the House Minority Leader, to authorize a recording of a joint meeting of Congress to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use.
Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq.

Whereas Saddam Hussein's campaign of genocide against Iraq’s Kurdish community began in the 1960s and that 4,500 Kurdish villages were destroyed between 1976 and 1988; Whereas the campaign of genocide against Iraq’s Kurdish community included the deportation and disappearances of Faily Kurds in the 1970s and 1980s, the murder of 8,000 Kurdish men and boys from the Barzani tribe in 1983, the use of chemical weapons in the late 1980s in the Anfal operation and notably at Halabja; Whereas during the Anfal campaign of genocide in 1987 to 1988 almost 200,000 Kurds perished or disappeared, families were torn apart; Whereas this year marks the 27th anniversary of the attacks on Halabja and other Kurdish towns when Iraqi planes used poison gas to kill thousands of Iraqi Kurds in gross violation of the international conventions against the use of chemical weapons; Whereas, on September 9, 1988, the United States Senate passed the Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 calling for sanctions against Iraq after the use of chemical weapons on the Kurds; Whereas the Prevention of Genocide Act of 1988 acknowledged that the Iraqi army has undertaken a campaign to depopulate the Kurdish regions of Iraq by destroying all Kurdish villages in large part of northern Iraq and by killing the civilian populations (Section 2, subsection 3). Iraq’s campaign against the Kurdish people appears to constitute an act of genocide (Section 2, subsection 7) Whereas, on February 28, 2013, the British Parliament passed a resolution recognizing the Kurdish genocide; and Whereas recognition by the United States Government of the campaign of genocide against the Iraqi Kurds will send to the world a message of support for international conventions and human rights: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and deplores the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq; (2) calls on the United States Government to recognize the campaign of genocide committed against the Kurdish people in Iraq; (3) urges international organizations to do the same; and (4) reaffirms its commitment to the friendship between the United States and the Kurdish people in Iraq.

Summary: Recognizes and deplores the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq. Calls on the U.S. government to recognize the campaign of genocide committed against the Kurdish people in Iraq, and urges international organizations to do the same. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the friendship between the United States and the Kurdish people in Iraq.
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2023, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

National Day of Reason Whereas the application of reason has been the essential precondition for humanity’s extraordinary scientific, medical, technological, and social progress since before the founding of our country; Whereas reason provides vital hope today for confronting the environmental crises of our day, including the civilizational emergency of climate change, and for cultivating the rule of law, democratic institutions, justice, and peace among nations; Whereas the United States founders insisted upon the primacy of reason and knowledge in public life, and drafted the Constitution to prevent official establishment of religion and to protect freedom of thought, speech, and inquiry in civil society; Whereas James Madison, author of the First Amendment and fourth President of the United States, stated the advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own governors, must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives Whereas May 4, 2023, would be an appropriate date to designate as a National Day of Reason That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to join in observing this day and focusing on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting the welfare of humankind.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Reason to encourage a focus on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting human welfare.
Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2019 as "American Heart Month".

American Heart Month Whereas the World Health Organization estimates that in 2016, 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) globally; Whereas, of these deaths, 85 percent were due to heart attacks and strokes and over three-quarters of CVD deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries; Whereas CVDs result in tremendous health care costs and lost productivity and, if not addressed, the United States alone will spend over 1 trillion dollars by 2035 on costs relating to CVD; Whereas the heavy burden of death and disability from CVDs can be decreased through changes in behavior linked to major risk factors, including reduced tobacco use and salt consumption and improvements in access to medical treatment and services; Whereas essential quality-assured medicines and technologies are critical components to address the global burden of CVDs; and Whereas United States leadership and support has strengthened surveillance, enhanced workforce capacity, and provided valuable technical exchanges in the area of CVD: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports recognition of American Heart Month to bring awareness to the cardiovascular disease (CVD) public health crisis in the United States and abroad; (2) affirms that the key to overcoming CVDs is prevention and early detection and treatment to reduce long-term disability and mortality; (3) urges the deployment of United States technical expertise on CVDs in support of developing capacities and strengthening of the health care systems of other countries; (4) values the quality of life for CVD patients around the world and their reintegration to society; and (5) calls on the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to— (A) comprehensively examine the impact of CVDs on health and development in United States priority assistance countries; and (B) develop a coordinated strategy that improves the effectiveness and impact of United States-financed global health programming by integrating CVD into existing programs.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the recognition of American Heart Month to bring awareness to the cardiovascular disease public health crisis in the United States and abroad.
Directing the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into President Donald J. Trump for his involvement in and incitement of the violent attacks at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Whereas President Trump held a rally on January 6, 2021, during which he encouraged the crowd to storm the United States Capitol, resulting in a violent uprising against the authority of the United States; Whereas in his address to the crowd that led to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, President Trump stated, We’re gathered together in the heart of our Nation’s Capital for very, very basic and simple reason: to save our democracy … you have to get your people to fight … if you don’t fight like hell, you’re not going to have a country anymore … so we’re going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue and we’re going to the Capitol. Whereas under section 373 of title 18, United States Code, the Federal crime of solicitation to commit a crime of violence applies to Whoever, with intent that another person engage in conduct constituting a felony that has as an element the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against property or against the person of another in violation of the laws of the United States, and under circumstances strongly corroborative of that intent, solicits, commands, induces, or otherwise endeavors to persuade such other person to engage in such conduct … Whereas the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, conducted by the crowd President Trump addressed, constitutes a rebellion or insurrection against the authority of the United States; Whereas the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, conducted by the crowd President Trump addressed, constitutes seditious conspiracy under section 2384 of title 18, United States Code, according to the Department of Justice memorandum on September 17, 2020, which states, Section 2384 does not require proof of a plot to overthrow the U.S. Government … it also applies to conspiracies with any of the following objects: to oppose by force the authority [of the Government of the United States]; by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States; or by force to seize, take, or possess any property of the United States contrary to the authority thereof. Whereas no citizen of the United States is above the law, even the President of the United States or a former President of the United States; and Whereas, as of January 20, 2021, at 12:01 p.m., the Department of Justice memorandum issued in 1973 that prevents Federal prosecutors from charging a sitting President with a crime no longer applies to Donald J. Trump: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives directs the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into Donald J. Trump for his actions related to the attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into President Donald Trump for his actions related to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Expressing support for designation of June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Juneteenth Independence Day Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular the State of Texas and the other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War, more than 2 ½ Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; Whereas African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day Whereas African Americans from the Southwest have continued the tradition of observing Juneteenth Independence Day for over 150 years; Whereas 45 States and the District of Columbia have designated Juneteenth Independence Day as a special day of observance in recognition of the emancipation of all slaves in the United States; Whereas Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves and the descendants of former slaves remain an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race; Whereas slavery was not officially abolished until the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States in December 1865; and Whereas, over the course of its history, the United States has grown into a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Juneteenth Independence Day (2) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the United States; (3) supports the continued nationwide celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the United States; and (4) recognizes that the observance of the end of slavery is part of the history and heritage of the United States.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Juneteenth Independence Day. Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Recommending that the House of Representatives find William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary of Commerce, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

That William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States, and Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Secretary of Commerce, shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with subpoenas authorized by the Committee on Oversight and Reform and duly issued by Chairman Elijah E. Cummings relating to the 2020 Census. That the Attorney General (i) failed to comply with a Committee subpoena issued on April 2, 2019, to produce documents, and (ii) ordered a Department of Justice employee, John Gore, not to comply with a Committee subpoena requiring him to appear for deposition testimony before the Committee on April 11, 2019. That the Secretary of Commerce failed to comply with a Committee subpoena issued on April 2, 2019, to produce documents. That the Report of the Committee on Oversight and Reform details the refusal of the Attorney General to produce documents to the Committee as required by subpoena, the order from the Attorney General directing John Gore to defy a duly authorized Committee subpoena for deposition testimony, and the refusal of the Secretary of Commerce to produce documents to the Committee as required by subpoena. That pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 192 That pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 192 That the Speaker of the House shall otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoenas. That the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform shall take all necessary steps to enforce the above-referenced subpoenas, including, but not limited to, seeking authorization from the House of Representatives through a vote of the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group pursuant to clause 8(b) of rule II, and H. Res. 430, to initiate or to intervene in proceedings in any federal court of competent jurisdiction, to seek judgements affirming the duty of the subpoena recipients to comply with the above-referenced subpoenas, and to seek any appropriate ancillary relief, including injunctive relief. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution finds Attorney General William P. Barr and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, Jr. in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with certain subpoenas authorized and issued by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform relating to the 2020 census. The resolution states that Mr. Barr and Mr. Ross failed to produce documents in compliance with subpoenas issued on April 2, 2019. The resolution also states that Mr. Barr ordered a Department of Justice employee, John Gore, not to comply with an April 11, 2019, subpoena requiring Mr. Gore to appear for deposition testimony before the committee. The House of Representatives must certify to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia a committee report detailing the failure to comply with the subpoenas. The resolution requires the House and committee to take additional action to enforce the subpoenas.