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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

Whereas section 455 of title 28, United States Code, establishes the circumstances under which any Justice, judge, or magistrate judge of the United States shall disqualify himself or herself from a case; Whereas under chapter 16 Whereas litigants can seek legal recourse through the United States courts to enforce section 455 of title 28, United States Code, and challenge the disposition of the underlying case, and complainants have administrative procedures under chapter 16 Whereas the Judicial Conference of the United States adopted a Code of Conduct for United States Judges, which uses language identical to the relevant portion of section 455 of title 28, United States Code, that a judge or magistrate judge of the United States must abide by when deciding whether to recuse himself or herself from a case, but the Code does not apply to a Justice of the Supreme Court; Whereas Justices of the Supreme Court are not bound by any written code of conduct; Whereas Justices of the Supreme Court each have unreviewable authority to determine whether there is an appearance of bias, conflict of interest, or other ethical justification sufficient for withdrawal from hearing, partaking in deliberations in, or joining in the resolution of, a case or controversy; Whereas the Federal Judicial Center has concluded that balancing the duty to decide the duty to disqualify Whereas the Constitution vests judicial power in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as the Congress may from time to time ordain and establish; Whereas the separation of powers of the coordinate branches of government, as well as the independence of the judiciary, or the appearance of independence, may be compromised by extensive legislative or executive interference into that branch's functions; Whereas James Madison argued in Federalist Paper Number 10 that [n]o man is allowed to be a judge in his own cause, because his interest would certainly bias his judgment, and, not improbably, corrupt his integrity Whereas the Supreme Court has acknowledged in Republican Party of Minnesota v. White, and reiterated in Caperton v. A.T. Massey Coal Co., that [t]he citizen's respect for judgments depends … upon the issuing court's absolute probity [j]udicial integrity is, in consequence, a state interest of the highest order That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should subject themselves to the ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges or promulgate their own code of conduct.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

That rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Permanent Select Committee on Aging 12. There is established a Permanent Select Committee on Aging which shall not have legislative jurisdiction but which shall have jurisdiction— (1) to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the problems of the older American, including but not limited to income maintenance, poverty, housing, health (including medical research), welfare, employment, education, recreation, and long-term care; (2) to study the use of all practicable means and methods of encouraging the development of public and private programs and policies which will assist the older American in taking a full part in national life and which will encourage the utilization of the knowledge, skills, special aptitudes, and abilities of older Americans to contribute to a better quality of life for all Americans; (3) to develop policies that would encourage the coordination of both governmental and private programs designed to deal with problems of aging; and (4) to review any recommendations made by the President or by the White House Conference on aging relation to programs or policies affecting older Americans. .

Summary: This resolution establishes a House Permanent Select Committee on Aging.
Encouraging companies headquartered in the United States to cease operations and halt future investments in the Russian Federation.

Whereas, on February 21, 2022, Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin violated Ukraine’s sovereignty by ordering an unprovoked and illegal war; Whereas this unprovoked attack has caused immense human suffering and displacement amongst the people of Ukraine; Whereas the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reported that 596 civilians, including 43 children, have been killed, and 1,076 have been injured as of March 13, 2022; Whereas, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, more than 2,500,000 Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes; and Whereas American companies are pulling their operations and investments out of Russia in response to the invasion, including Airbnb, Inc., the American Express Company, Apple, Inc., Baker McKenzie, Dell, Expedia Group, Inc., ExxonMobil Corporation, Electronic Arts, Inc., Ford Motor Company, General Motors Company, Google, LLC, Harley-Davidson, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Development Company, Intel Corporation, Levi Strauss & Co., Mastercard, Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Netflix, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corporation, Paypal Holdings, Inc., Universal Pictures, Visa, Inc., Walt Disney Company, and many more: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) lauds United States-headquartered companies that have ceased operations in the Russian Federation in response to Vladimir Putin’s aggression; and (2) encourages United States-headquartered companies to cease operations in the Russian Federation while Vladimir Putin carries out his war of aggression.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives lauds U.S.- headquartered companies that have ceased operations in Russia in response to Vladimir Putin's aggression, and encourages such companies to cease operations in Russia while Vladimir Putin carries out his war of aggression.
Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and expressing support for the designation of October 2018 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

National Dyslexia Awareness Month Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell, and often, as well, the ability to learn a second language; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability, affecting 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, or problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; and Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) expresses support for the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Expressing support for the proclamation of a "National Cybersecurity Awareness Month".

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month Whereas the President and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month every year since 2004, encouraging and supporting individuals to protect themselves online as cyber threats become more complex; Whereas the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) collaborate with government and private sector partners to launch a monthlong campaign to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally; Whereas CISA and the NCA will promote four key cybersecurity behaviors throughout October, including— (1) creating strong passwords and use a password manager; (2) enabling multifactor authentication; (3) updating user software; and (4) recognizing and reporting phishing attempts; Whereas these efforts aim to support CISA’s year-round efforts to advance American cyber literacy, including tailored cybersecurity awareness toolkits for students, parents, educators, young professionals, older Americans, government, industry, small business, and law enforcement personnel; and Whereas it is of interest to national security that the United States continues to support individuals and government and private sector entities of all sizes to enhance cybersecurity awareness nationwide: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (2) invites individuals and organizations in the United States to— (A) recognize the importance of cybersecurity awareness; and (B) support the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, as well as other Federal, State, and local educational entities, to enhance visibility of cybersecurity resources; and (3) commits to— (A) raising awareness regarding cybersecurity education; and (B) taking appropriate legislative action in support of CISA’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness for public and private entities throughout the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1301) to provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House bill (S. 1301) to provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-16 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 or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to commit. September 29, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 1301) to provide for the publication by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of physical activity recommendations for Americans.
Expressing support for frontline workers of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whereas Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data show that as of March 26, 2020, there are nearly 70,000 confirmed cases of COVID–19 in the United States and growing; Whereas all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands have reported cases of COVID–19; Whereas 27 States are reporting community spread of COVID–19 as of March 21, 2020; Whereas the World Health Organization 2006 World Health Report defines a health care worker as an individual whose job it is to protect and improve the health of their community and to make important contributions, and who is critical to the functioning of most health systems; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has rapidly intensified the daily lives of health care workers; Whereas public health experts report the United States will face a shortage of health care providers as cases of COVID–19 escalate; Whereas first responders, including firefighters, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement, and other emergency management personnel, are facing unprecedented challenges to stay healthy and serve their communities; Whereas grocery and food service workers across the Nation are working to meet the essential demands of keeping shelves stocked and preparing food for the United States amid COVID–19, while facing a greater infection risk from higher levels of public interaction; Whereas, as cases of COVID–19 spread, farmworkers continue working hard in the fields to harvest the produce that feeds families across America every day; Whereas public works employees, including sanitization personnel, continue to keep our streets and public spaces clean; Whereas postal and delivery workers continue to keep their delivery operations working as part of the Nation’s critical infrastructure by delivering medicines, Social Security checks, and other essential goods; and Whereas a March 19, 2020, Guidance Memo issued by the Department of Homeland Security recognized health care providers, first responders, public safety and law enforcement officers, workers supporting groceries, and farmworkers as being part of an Essential Critical Infrastructure That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the contributions of all frontline workers and essential critical infrastructure personnel; and (2) reaffirms the responsibility of Congress to finds ways to meet the needs of frontline workers for the most effective personal protective equipment and other necessary tools to safely carry out their jobs.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the contributions of frontline workers and essential critical-infrastructure personnel and reaffirms the responsibility of Congress to meet the needs of such workers with respect to personal protective equipment and necessary tools to safely carry out their jobs.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,705,005.00 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 $8,705,005.00 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 Chairwoman 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 Financial Services for the 116th Congress.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule. 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 Energy and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. On any legislative day during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. March 2, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.

Whereas California has implemented a law requiring firearms manufacturers to micro laser-engrave a gun’s make, model, and serial number on two or more internal parts of each semiautomatic pistol so that, in theory, the information is imprinted on the cartridge casing in two locations when the firearm is fired; Whereas other States and the District of Columbia are considering similar mandates; Whereas based on the current state of this nascent technology, it is impossible to microstamp a firearm in two locations and have the required identifying information imprinted on the cartridge casing when fired; Whereas the scientific literature concludes there is no existing microstamping technology that will reliably, consistently, and legibly imprint the required identifying information from the tip of the firing pin of a semi-automatic pistol on to the cartridge casing it fires; Whereas one study found that the impressions were not decipherable nearly 50 percent of the time; Whereas the holder of the patent for the technology was a coauthor of peer-reviewed study that concluded, legitimate questions exist related to both the technical aspects, production costs, and database management associated with microstamping that should be addressed before wide scale implementation is legislatively mandated Whereas a subsequent study noted the use of expensive scanning electron microscope (SEM) technology still failed to solve the problems associated with microstamping; Whereas the microstamping process is costly and time-consuming, and threatens the employment of thousands in the firearms industry; Whereas the passage of legislation requiring its use would raise the cost of legal firearms by well over $200 per gun for both law-abiding citizens seeking to exercise their Second Amendment right and for United States law enforcement personnel; and Whereas manufacturers have publicly stated it is impossible for any manufacturer to comply with the provisions of the California law which are invalid, that cannot be enforced, and that will not contribute to improving public safety: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable microstamping technology in firearms is costly and punitive; and (2) the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and (2) the prohibition of firearms without such features infringes Second Amendment rights.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Whereas the United States Postal Service is a constitutionally mandated service per article I, section 8, clause 7 of the Constitution; Whereas the United States Postal Service is a self-sustaining, independent establishment that does not receive taxpayer funding and relies solely on revenue derived from the sale of postal services and products; Whereas the United States Postal Service and its more than 600,000 employees are at the center of the $1,600,000,000,000 mailing industry, employing more than 7,500,000 Americans; Whereas the United States Postal Service serves the needs of 163,000,000 business and residential customers every day, maintains an affordable and universal network, and connects the country’s rural, suburban, and urban communities; Whereas the United States Postal Service is consistently the highest rated agency of the Federal Government in nonpartisan opinion polls; Whereas the United States Postal Service employs more than 100,000 military veterans and is one of the largest employers of veterans in the Nation; Whereas postal employees are dedicated public servants who do more than process and deliver the Nation’s mail, they serve as the eyes and ears of the Nation’s communities and often respond first in situations involving health, safety, and crime in their communities; Whereas privatization of the United States Postal Service would result in higher prices and reduced services for its customers, especially in rural communities; and Whereas privatization of the United States Postal Service would jeopardize the booming e-commerce sector and cripple a major part of the Nation’s critical infrastructure: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and not subject to privatization.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should ensure that the U.S. Postal Service is not privatized and remains an independent establishment of the federal government.