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Supporting the designation of February 2023 as "Hawaiian Language Month" or "'Olelo Hawai'i Month".

Hawaiian Language Month Ōlelo Hawai Whereas the Hawaiian language, or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i— (1) is the Native language of Native Hawaiians, the aboriginal, Indigenous people who— (A) settled the Hawaiian archipelago as early as 300 A.D., over which they exercised sovereignty; and (B) over time, founded the Kingdom of Hawai‘i; and (2) was once widely spoken by Native Hawaiians and non-Native Hawaiians throughout the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, which held one of the highest literacy rates in the world prior to the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i in 1893 and the establishment of the Republic of Hawai‘i; Whereas the Republic of Hawai‘i enacted a law in 1896 effectively banning school instruction in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, which led to the near extinction of the language by the 1980s, when fewer than 50 fluent speakers under 18 years old remained; Whereas, since the 1960s, Native Hawaiians have led a grassroots revitalization of their Native language, launching a number of historic initiatives, including— (1) ‘Aha Pūnana Leo’s Hawaiian language immersion preschools; (2) the Hawaiian language immersion program of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education; and (3) the Hawaiian language programs of the University of Hawai‘i system; and Whereas the Hawaiian language revitalization movement inspired systemic Native language policy reform, including— (1) the State of Hawai‘i recognizing ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i as an official language in the Constitution of the State of Hawai‘i in 1978; (2) the State of Hawai‘i removing the 90-year ban on teaching ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in public and private schools in 1986; (3) the enactment of the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. (4) the State of Hawai‘i designating the month of February as ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Hawaiian Language Month ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month (2) commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in alignment with the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. (3) urges the people of the United States and interested groups to celebrate ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Hawaiian Language Month or 'Ōlelo Hawai'i Month.
Condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attack on Armenia.

Whereas, on September 13, 2022, Azerbaijan launched an unprovoked assault on sovereign Armenian territory, with intensive shelling and UAV attacks on the villages of Karmir Shuka and Taghavard in Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), and the Armenian border cities of Vardenis, Jermuk, Goris, and Tatev reportedly resulting in the deaths of at least 49 soldiers; Whereas this is only the most recent escalation by Azerbaijan, as in September 2020, Azerbaijan launched a massive and unprovoked military assault on Nagorno-Karabakh, resulting in the deaths of thousands of civilians and soldiers, the displacement of tens of thousands more civilians, and the ongoing detention of over 100 prisoners of war; Whereas Azerbaijan’s actions are in flagrant violation of Armenia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and international law and represent a further escalation of Azerbaijani aggression, which has continued unabated since the November 2020 tripartite statement signed by Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia to end the Nagorno-Karabakh war; Whereas, in June 2022, the Department of State again waived section 907 of the Freedom Support Act to provide assistance to Azerbaijan, despite the recent publication of a Government Accountability Office report (22–104619), which confirmed the Department of State and Department of Defense have failed to meet statutory reporting requirements to Congress on the impact of United States assistance on the peace process and the military balance between Armenia and Azerbaijan; Whereas section 907 of the Freedom Support Act is intended to prevent United States military assistance to Azerbaijan unless the President certifies Azerbaijan is taking demonstrable steps to cease all blockades and other offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh Whereas peace, stability, and democracy in the Caucasus region are in the political, security, and economic interests of the United States and are matters of international concern: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the September 13, 2022, unprovoked military attack launched by Azerbaijani forces on Armenia and Nagorno-Karabkh and calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire; (2) calls for all assistance to Azerbaijan to be immediately ceased pursuant to the section 907 of the Freedom Support Act and for the Administration to make clear to President Aliev that further attacks on Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh will result in sanctions or other measures; (3) stands firmly in support of our democratic partner Armenia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and against Azerbaijan’s military aggression and blatant violations of international laws and norms; and (4) supports the United States and international humanitarian assistance programs to meet the urgent needs of victims of Azerbaijani aggression in both Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Summary: This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's September 2022 military attack on Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh and calls for an end to all U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan.
Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women.

Whereas the constitutional right of women to make healthcare decisions about their bodies has been an established right for over 43 years; Whereas in Eisenstadt v. Baird, 405 U.S. 438 (1972), the Supreme Court confirmed the constitutional right of all women to legally access birth control; Whereas the Supreme Court decided Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973), 42 years ago and reaffirmed that women have a constitutional right to comprehensive reproductive healthcare; Whereas for decades, healthcare providers for women and people who access healthcare services for women have been subjected to intimidation, threats, and violence; Whereas since 1993, there have been 11 murders and numerous attempted murders of individuals associated with care provided at health centers for women; Whereas since 1977— (1) nearly 7,000 violent acts have been reported against providers at health centers for women, including bombings, arsons, death threats, kidnappings, and assaults; and (2) more than 190,000 acts of disruption, including bomb threats and harassing calls, have been reported; Whereas between June and December 2015, arson, vandalism, and threats have increased at Planned Parenthood health centers and other health centers for women, including— (1) health centers in— (A) Aurora, Illinois; (B) Pullman, Washington; (C) Louisville, Kentucky; and (D) Claremont, New Hampshire; and (2) on November 27, 2015, an attack by a gunman at a Planned Parenthood health center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in which 3 people were killed and 9 people were injured; Whereas extreme rhetoric contributes to a climate that is dangerous for individuals who provide or access comprehensive healthcare services; Whereas since more than 40 percent of the patients of Planned Parenthood are people of color, people of color are disproportionately impacted by attacks on health centers for women; and Whereas over their lifetimes, 1 in 5 women in the United States will access healthcare at Planned Parenthood, which— (1) in 2013 provided— (A) over 1,400,000 emergency contraception kits; (B) nearly 4,500,000 tests and treatments for sexually transmitted infections; and (C) nearly 900,000 cervical cancer screenings and breast exams; (2) continues to be the leading reproductive health­care provider in the United States; and (3) along with many other reproductive health providers, continues to provide expert, quality reproductive healthcare in safe and supportive environments across the country: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) denounces the attacks on healthcare centers for women, providers of healthcare for women, and patients; and (2) affirms that all women have the right to access reproductive healthcare services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.

Summary: Denounces the attacks on health care centers for women, providers of health care for women, and patients. Affirms that all women have the right to access reproductive health care services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the VetFran program at the International Franchise Association and IFA Foundation.

Whereas the VetFran program was established in 1991 with the vision of serving veterans returning from the Gulf war; Whereas VetFran is a strategic initiative of the International Franchise Association and the IFA Foundation; Whereas the mission of VetFran is to educate both veterans and franchisors about the unique match between the skills and aptitude of entrepreneurial veterans and the demands and opportunities of being a franchisee; Whereas VetFran works to facilitate the transition of veterans into franchising by encouraging franchisors to offer discounts and incentives to veterans on the one hand, and to assemble resources, tools and a database of franchising opportunities for veterans on the other; Whereas the VetFran program is led by a dedicated committee of volunteers from the franchising industry, composed of chief executive officers, senior franchise executives, and multi-unit franchisees, the members of the committee bring unparalleled experience and insight to the program; Whereas many of the committee members are veterans themselves and all of them volunteer their time and expertise because they share a deep commitment to the veterans community and have a passionate belief in the opportunities and prosperity that the franchise business model creates; Whereas franchising is one of America’s most enduring contributions to the world of business; Whereas the franchise business model allows individuals to go into business for themselves, but not by themselves; Whereas veterans emerge from service with strong leadership skills and a thorough understanding of teams; Whereas military experience includes leading and motivating people, improving processes, and accomplishing a defined mission; and Whereas, like the military, successful franchisees, and employees accomplish the mission with a team: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives commemorates VetFran for 30 years of service to veterans and the franchise community.

Summary: This resolution commemorates VetFran for 30 years of service to veterans and the franchise community.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 184) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6311) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 184) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6311) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-83 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 Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. July 23, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 184) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on medical devices, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6311) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to modify the definition of qualified health plan for purposes of the health insurance premium tax credit and to allow individuals purchasing health insurance in the individual market to purchase a lower premium copper plan.
Calling upon the President to declare a National Day of Prayer to end targeted violence against law enforcement officers and schedule appropriate public events in support of such a day.

Whereas all human lives have dignity and worth and are deserving of protection under the law; Whereas a pattern of violence is emerging against police officers in which officers are targeted for wearing a police uniform and performing their legitimate duties under the law; Whereas, on August 28, 2015, Deputy Sheriff Darren H. Goforth was targeted and assassinated in Harris County, Texas, while wearing his police uniform; Whereas gunfire was directed at police officers during protests in Ferguson, Missouri, on March 12, 2015, and August 9, 2015; Whereas New York City Police Department officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu were targeted and assassinated in New York, New York, while they sat in a patrol car on December 20, 2014; Whereas law enforcement is a dangerous profession under any circumstances, but this pattern of attacks makes the job even more dangerous; Whereas the number of police officers killed by firearms increased by 56 percent between 2013 and 2014; and Whereas ambush killings That the House of Representatives calls upon the President to declare a National Day of Prayer to end targeted violence against law enforcement officers and schedule appropriate public events in support of such a day.

Summary: Calls upon the President to declare a National Day of Prayer to end targeted violence against law enforcement officers and schedule appropriate public events in support of such a day.
Supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

National Stillbirth Prevention Day Whereas approximately 21,000 pregnancies in the United States end in stillbirth each year; Whereas racial disparities persist in birth outcomes, with Black, Hispanic, Native Pacific Islander, and Indigenous families at the greatest risk of losing a baby to stillbirth; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the annual number of stillbirths far exceeds the number of deaths among children under 15 years of age due to sudden infant death syndrome, car accidents, drowning, guns, fire, poison, and flu combined; Whereas, in the last 2 decades, the stillbirth rate in the United States declined by a negligible 0.4 percent, and in a report published by the World Health Organization comparing progress in improving stillbirth rates, the United States ranked 183 out of 195 countries; Whereas stillbirths are devastating and have a profound and lifelong impact on the families who endure them; Whereas stillbirth is linked to an increased risk of maternal mortality; Whereas, with increased awareness and better data collection, the United States will be able to better understand why stillbirths in the United States are happening at an alarming rate and identify what can be done to combat this crisis; Whereas proven stillbirth prevention efforts have the power to save thousands of babies every year, and innovations in stillbirth prevention could save thousands of additional families nationwide from the heartache of losing a baby every year; Whereas recognizing National Stillbirth Prevention Day Whereas National Stillbirth Prevention Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Stillbirth Prevention Day (2) understands the importance of advancing evidence-based prevention efforts; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe National Stillbirth Prevention Day with appropriate awareness programs and activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for National Stillbirth Prevention Day.
Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to transmit, respectively, certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the separation of children from their parents or guardians as a result of the President's "zero tolerance" policy.

zero tolerance That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, advisory legal opinions, notes from meetings, audio recordings, records (including telephone and electronic mail records), correspondence, and other communications, or any portion of any such communications, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretary, respectively, and refer to the following: (1) The health and welfare of children forcibly separated from their parents or guardians as a result of the President’s zero tolerance (2) The long-term implications of the President’s zero tolerance

Summary: Requests the President and the Department of Health and Human Services to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents and other communications concerning the health and welfare, including long-term implications, of children forcibly separated from their parents or guardians as a result of the President's "zero tolerance" policy.
Celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States during "National Small Business Week", beginning on May 1 through May 7, 2016.

National Small Business Week Whereas National Small Business Week Whereas there are more than 28,000,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ over 48 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas nearly 90 percent of United States employers have less than 20 employees; Whereas small businesses constitute 98 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses are responsible for creating 63 percent of new jobs; and Whereas May 1, 2016, through May 7, 2016, will be celebrated as National Small Business Week That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States during National Small Business Week (2) supports the designation of National Small Business Week (3) recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed; and (4) supports efforts to— (A) encourage consumers to utilize small businesses; and (B) increase awareness of the value of small businesses and the impact small businesses have on the economy of the United States.

Summary: Celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community during National Small Business Week. Supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed. Supports efforts to increase awareness of the value of small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.
Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.

Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original Resolution Recognizing Islam as One of the Great Religions of the World Whereas the word Islam submission to the will of God peace Whereas the primary scripture of Islam is the Holy Quran, which has 6,236 verses, or suras; Whereas Muslims consider the Holy Quran in its original Arabic to be the book of divine guidance; Whereas although its roots go back further, the religion began in A.D. 622 when the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) began his travels from Mecca to Medina, Saudi Arabia, the first day of which began the Islamic calendar; Whereas Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity; Whereas Islam is the fastest growing religion of the world; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Allah (meaning God in Arabic) is the central deity; Whereas Islam teaches Allah has 99 names, with each one having a different meaning; Whereas Islam is a complete system of strong moral convictions that promotes peace, equality, and social justice; Whereas the fundamental Muslim practices are known as the Five Pillars of Islam; Whereas the five pillars are shahadah (declaration of faith), salat (prayer 5 times daily), zakat (give 2.5 percent of all earnings to charity), sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia); Whereas the 5 daily prayers remove any barriers between believers praying in congregations and helps one refrain from committing sins; Whereas the obligatory charity purifies a person from selfishness and encourages empathy to the poor; Whereas fasting in Ramadan promotes self-restraint and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas the pilgrimage to Mecca serves as a unifying force in Islam by bringing followers of diverse background together in religious celebration; Whereas about 2,500,000 pilgrims visit Mecca each year for the Hajj, but in 2020 due to COVID–19, only around 1,000 pilgrims were allowed while adhering to safety bubbles Whereas Muslims consider Islam to be a way of life; and Whereas carrying out these obligations provides the framework of a Muslim’s life, and weaves their everyday activities and their beliefs into a single cloth of religious devotion: Now, therefore, be it To demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for members of the Islamic community and recognizes Islam as one of the world's great religions.