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Supporting the designation of the week of September 17 through September 23, 2023, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".

Telehealth Awareness Week Whereas telehealth allows a health care practitioner to furnish health care services to a patient or a practitioner at a different physical location than the health care practitioner; Whereas telehealth has played a significant role in supporting access to quality health care services for millions of patients during the COVID–19 public health emergency and has continued to be essential beyond the end of the public health emergency; Whereas more than 8,000,000 people were unique Medicare beneficiaries who received at least one telehealth service in 2022; Whereas the number of Medicare telehealth users has remained rather consistent in each quarter of 2022; Whereas Medicare beneficiaries used 88 times more telehealth services during the first year of the COVID–19 pandemic than they did in the prior year while the overall use of health care services among such beneficiaries remained relatively stable; Whereas following the unprecedented use of telehealth and virtual care services in response to the public health emergency, telehealth now represents a critical component of care delivery, demonstrating the need to balance in-person and virtual care in the health care system; Whereas, in 2021, 91 percent of Medicare beneficiaries were satisfied with their telehealth experiences; Whereas legislative efforts to increase telehealth access have received bipartisan support in the Senate and the House of Representatives; Whereas the United States has the opportunity to help improve broader access to health services for all individuals, including members of rural and underserved communities; and Whereas Telehealth Awareness Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Telehealth Awareness Week (2) recognizes the impact of telehealth in delivering health care services for patients across the United States; and (3) urges that steps should be taken— (A) to raise awareness about the benefits of expanding telehealth; (B) to highlight resources for health care providers and patients regarding telehealth; (C) to collect and analyze data on the impacts of telehealth; and (D) to promote continued access to telehealth for all communities and across settings permanently.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Telehealth Awareness Week.
Expressing support for approximately doubling funding for Federal career and technical education programs.

Whereas, for many Americans, this post-COVID economic boom is an opportunity to reskill and upskill, with American workers changing jobs and even professions in historic numbers; Whereas the landscape of the 21st century economy is changing, as emerging new technologies and shifting demands create new opportunities and challenges; Whereas there remains a crucial and unaddressed need to train the workforce of this new economy; Whereas now is the time to invest in American workers, as the tremendous economic energy of the post-COVID recovery presents an unparalleled opportunity to retrain and realign the American workforce for the new economy, while also providing American workers with the necessary skills to earn higher wages and attain long-term job security; and Whereas the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. Perkins V That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms the importance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. (2) recognizes that the authorized annual funding for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. (3) urges the Committee on Education and the Workforce to authorize $13,000,000,000 in new spending for programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.

Summary: This resolution supports the doubling of spending on programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 and other innovative career and technical education programs over the next decade.
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2021, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Whereas the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace has always been a valued objective of this Nation; Whereas hundreds of thousands of United States men and women have selflessly given their lives in sacrifice in service as peacemakers and peacekeepers; Whereas the American people should continue to demonstrate the appreciation and gratitude these patriots deserve and to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice they made in service to our Nation; and Whereas Memorial Day is the day of the year to remember the sacrifices made by these defenders who now lie in hallowed ground throughout the world and serves as an expression of our faith in democracy, our faith in our values, and our faith that those who fight for freedom will defeat those whose cause is unjust: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a special day of remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and (2) believes this should be done as an expression of the respect, pride, and admiration felt by every American and by every person liberated through the courageous sacrifice and valiant toil of the forces of the United States and its allies in this noble struggle.

Summary: This resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day to honor the men and women who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.
Expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2019, as "Gold Star Father's Day".

Gold Star Father’s Day Whereas thousands of men and women have laid down their lives to defend the liberty and soul of our Nation, and families of fallen members of the Armed Forces have lost their loved ones in service to our country; Whereas families of members of the Armed Forces demonstrate a different kind of heroism, supporting children and family members while loved ones are deployed, sacrificing holidays with members who are serving overseas, and facing each day knowing their loved one might be in danger and could never return home; Whereas, before the Iraq war, the United States had lost over 1,300,000 members of the Armed Forces during wartime, and since October 2001, over 4,400 members of the Armed Forces have lost their lives serving this country, leaving thousands of family members behind; Whereas, in 2015, the Gold Star Fathers Act was signed into law to ensure Gold Star Fathers were eligible for the same benefits guaranteed to mothers of fallen or permanently disabled members of the Armed Forces, honoring their sacrifice and loss, but this legislation did not designate a Gold Star Father’s Day; Whereas the last Sunday in September was designated by Congress as Gold Star Mother’s Day in 1936; Whereas President Donald Trump designated September 24, 2017, as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, and in 2016 President Barack Obama proclaimed September 25, 2016, as Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day; Whereas the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 723 on March 24, 2017, recognizing November 9 as Georgia Gold Star Father Day; Whereas Father’s Day honors and celebrates fatherhood and the unique paternal bonds between a father and his children; and Whereas the goals of Gold Star Father’s Day (1) honor and celebrate fathers who have lost children in service to the United States of America; (2) honor fathers of fallen members of the Armed Forces and recognize that they as parents have experienced extraordinary and unimaginable loss; (3) recognize the need to support families of members of the Armed Forces throughout the United States; and (4) honor the courage of fathers who understand the true price of freedom and now face Father’s Day without their child[ren]: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Gold Star Father’s Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Gold Star Father's Day.
Congratulating the people and Government of the Republic of Slovenia on the 28th anniversary of the country's independence.

Whereas, on December 23, 1990, the people of Slovenia voted overwhelmingly in favor of independence from the former Yugoslavia in a national referendum; Whereas, on June 25, 1991, the Republic of Slovenia declared itself as an independent and sovereign nation; Whereas, on December 23, 1991, the parliament of Slovenia adopted a constitution based on the rule of law, respect for human rights, and democratic ideals; Whereas, during its 28 years of independence, Slovenia has been an important United States ally in Central Europe and a strong advocate of democracy, the rule of law, and the merits of an open, free market economy; Whereas the Government of Slovenia has made important contributions to international efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in Southeast Europe, Afghanistan, and elsewhere; Whereas the Government of Slovenia serves as a leader in efforts to remove destructive land mines in parts of Southeast Europe and in other parts of the world; Whereas Slovenia has become an active member of international organizations, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Council of Europe, the World Trade Organization, the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; and Whereas Slovenia has further consolidated its international role through successful chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 2005, and, as the first new member from Central and Eastern Europe, the presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2008: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives hereby— (1) congratulates the people and the Government of the Republic of Slovenia as the country celebrates 28 years of independence; (2) commends the people of Slovenia on the significant progress made in the last 28 years; (3) recognizes the important role of the Slovenian community in the United States to promote partnership and cooperation between the two countries; and (4) encourages the Government of the Republic of Slovenia to continue its important work in the transatlantic alliance, and the efforts to further peace, stability, and prosperity in Southeast Europe and elsewhere.

Summary: This resolution commends Slovenia on the progress it has made since its independence and its efforts to promote stability both regionally and internationally.  The resolution also recognizes the important contributions of the Slovenian community in the United States.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Education and the Workforce now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 Education and the Workforce; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representative Gibson of New York or his designee, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for 10 minutes equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. May 6, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1406) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters of the United States contribute greatly to the economic and physical well-being of Americans and can be further improved by public-private partnerships.

Whereas the Federal Government owns and manages roughly 640,000,000 acres of land in the United States, including 59 national parks; Whereas national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters conserve natural resources, preserve wildlife and cultural heritage, and are enjoyed by outdoor recreationalists from across the globe; Whereas national parks saw a record-setting number of 331,000,000 visitors during the National Park Service’s centennial year; Whereas Federal land agencies are struggling to address deferred maintenance costs; Whereas public-private partnerships can help expand access to recreational areas, address backlogged maintenance, and improve infrastructure on national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters; Whereas a strong economy and employment rate fund the programs necessary to sustain the health of national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters; Whereas outdoor recreation and camping in the United States contribute to the gross domestic product of the United States and Americans’ physical and mental health; Whereas outdoor recreation is the number one driver of economic activity on Federal lands; Whereas every dollar Congress invests in the National Park Service effectively returns $10 to the United States economy; Whereas outdoor recreation contributes $673,000,000,000 to the United States economy and supports 4,300,000 American jobs; Whereas the American-made recreation vehicle industry is a domestic job-creating and thriving industry that contributes over $50,000,000,000 to the United States economy and supports over 300,000 American jobs; and Whereas the growing recreation vehicle industry has a significant positive economic impact on Federal campgrounds and surrounding communities near national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of Congress that public-private partnerships should be utilized for— (1) modernizing and expanding campgrounds, increasing access to recreational areas, addressing backlogged maintenance, and improving deteriorating infrastructure in national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters; and (2) conserving, preserving, and respecting the national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters of the United States.

Summary: Expresses the sense that public-private partnerships should be utilized for expanding campgrounds, increasing access to recreational areas, improving infrastructure in public lands and waters, and conserving such lands and waters.
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh where students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 6,000 existing languages in the world, more than 200 have become extinct during the last three generations, and 2,279 other languages are classified as “endangered”; Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified at least 381 languages spoken in the United States, 169 of which are distinct Native American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 145 languages in the United States are classified as endangered Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day.
Expressing the sense of the House that a Contract with America should restore American competitiveness.

Whereas Congress should conclude a Contract with America to restore American competitiveness; Whereas a Contract with America should include a roadmap to move American competitiveness forward; and Whereas Drs. Michael Porter and Jan Rivkin have developed an eight-point plan to restore American competitiveness: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House that a Contract with America should include a roadmap to restore American competitiveness by— (1) simplifying the corporate tax structure with lower statutory rates and no loopholes; (2) taxing overseas profits earned by American multinational companies only where they are earned; (3) easing the immigration of highly skilled individuals; (4) responsibly developing America’s shale-gas and oil reserves; (5) aggressively addressing distortions and abuses in the international trading system; (6) improving American logistics, communications, and energy infrastructure; (7) simplifying and streamlining Federal regulation; and (8) creating a sustainable Federal budget, including entitlement reform.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a Contract with America should include a roadmap to restore American competitiveness by: simplifying the corporate tax structure with lower statutory rates and no loopholes; taxing overseas profits earned by American multinational companies only where they are earned; easing the immigration of highly skilled individuals; responsibly developing America's shale-gas and oil reserves; aggressively addressing distortions and abuses in the international trading system; improving American logistics, communications, and energy infrastructure; simplifying and streamlining federal regulation; and creating a sustainable federal budget, including entitlement reform.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that illicit fentanyl-related substances are a weapon of mass destruction and should be classified as such.

Whereas the term fentanyl-related substance 21 U.S.C. 355 (1) replacement of the phenyl portion of the phenethyl group by any monocycle, whether or not further substituted in or on the monocycle; (2) substitution in or on the phenethyl group with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups; (3) substitution in or on the piperidine ring with alkyl, alkenyl, alkoxyl, ester, ether, hydroxyl, halo, haloalkyl, amino, or nitro groups; (4) replacement of the aniline ring with any aromatic monocycle whether or not further substituted in or on the aromatic monocycle; or (5) replacement of the N–propionyl group by another acyl group; Whereas China remains the primary source of illicit fentanyl precursors and illicit fentanyl-related substances trafficked through international mail and into the United States; Whereas transnational criminal organizations in Mexico are rapidly increasing the flow of illicit fentanyl-related substances into the United States over the porous Southern United States border; Whereas India has emerged as a growing supplier of precursor chemicals and illicit fentanyl-related substances; Whereas, in July 2018, the Federal Bureau of Investigation Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate assessed that fentanyl is very likely a viable option for a chemical weapons attack by extremists or criminals Whereas illicit fentanyl and illicit fentanyl-related substances trafficking operations are growing in sophistication according to the Drug Enforcement Administration; Whereas a single kilogram of illicit fentanyl or an illicit fentanyl-related substance can kill 500,000 individuals; Whereas an estimated 71,238 citizens of the United States have lost their lives from a synthetic opioid overdose in 2021 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas illicit fentanyl is the leading driver of the United States ongoing opioid crisis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Whereas Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has sent a letter to President Biden urging him to classify illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the President should classify synthetic illicit fentanyl-related substances as a weapon of mass destruction; and (2) illicit fentanyl, and illicit fentanyl-related substances, should be permanently placed in schedule I, as defined by 21 U.S.C. 813

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the President should classify synthetic illicit fentanyl-related substances as weapons of mass destruction; and (2) illicit fentanyl, and illicit fentanyl-related substances, should be permanently placed in schedule I (i.e., as drugs, substances, or chemicals with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse).