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Designating September 16, 2017, as "Isaac M. Wise Temple Day".

Isaac M. Wise Temple Day Whereas 2017 marks the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of the congregation of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio; Whereas 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the current site for the Isaac M. Wise Temple, also known as the Plum Street Temple Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise led that congregation for nearly a half century, establishing the congregation as the cradle of American Reform Judaism and helping to make Cincinnati a center of Jewish life in the United States; Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise founded the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (now known as the Union for Reform Judaism Whereas Rabbi Isaac M. Wise founded the Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati in 1875, now the oldest rabbinical school in continuous existence in the United States; and Whereas the Isaac M. Wise Plum Street Temple is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for the significant role that the Temple played in the history of Reform Judaism and for the unique Moorish architectural style of the Temple: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Isaac M. Wise Temple Day (2) recognizes the importance of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in— (A) United States Jewish history; (B) establishing Cincinnati, Ohio, as a great center of Jewish life; and (C) contributing to religious life in the United States.

Summary: Supports the designation of Isaac M. Wise Temple Day. Recognizes the importance of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio, in: U.S. Jewish history; establishing Cincinnati as a great center of Jewish life, and contributing to religious life in the United States.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Whereas the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; Whereas social work pioneers helped lead the Nation’s struggle for social justice; Whereas social workers know that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social and economic disadvantages; Whereas social workers know that discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be eliminated; Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support diverse families in every community; Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life function better in their environments, improve their relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems; Whereas all children have the right to safe environments and quality education; Whereas dignity and care giving for older adults help define a Nation’s character; Whereas veterans and their families need community support to ensure successful transitions after service; Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care services saves millions of lives; Whereas social workers are change agents who put the ideals of citizenship into action every day; Whereas social workers believe in shared prosperity and opportunity for everyone; Whereas social work research and advocacy turn community needs into national priorities; Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and strength of the human spirit throughout their careers; and Whereas March is recognized as Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 2014: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of Professional Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5692) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 5692) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. 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) 30 minutes of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. During further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, pursuant to House Resolution 723, the further amendment specified in section 3 shall be considered as adopted. 3. The amendments referred to in section 2 is as follows: (1) “On Page 10, line 19, after the dollar amount, insert (reduced by $300,000,000) (2) Strike section 8104. 4. During further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes, pursuant to House Resolution 723, the further amendment specified in section 5 shall be considered as adopted. 5. The amendment referred to in section 4 is as follows: Strike section 406 and strike section 407 and insert SEC.___. Notwithstanding the numerical limitation set forth in section 214(g)(1)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1184(g)(1)(B) 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) . Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5692) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; and providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4367) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024.
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on House Administration: Ms. Lofgren, Chair. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Zoe Lofgren to the standing Committee on House Administration.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.

Whereas the United States Postal Service has announced that it may need to reduce the frequency of its mail delivery service from 6 days a week to 5 days a week; Whereas 6-day mail delivery service is an essential service that the American people have relied on since 1912, particularly working families that depend on the Postal Service for the timely delivery of their paychecks; Whereas Social Security is the primary or sole source of income for many senior citizens, and any delay in the delivery of their Social Security checks would make it difficult for them to purchase even essential items, such as food and medicine; and Whereas reducing mail delivery service to 5 days a week would inevitably cause not only delays in the delivery of mail, but higher postal costs, due to the many hours of additional overtime that the Postal Service would require in order to handle the resulting back-up of mail: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.

Summary: Urges the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service.
Authorizing and directing Committee on House Administration to report recommendations to the House to enhance House Chamber security, and for other purposes.

Whereas it is incumbent upon the Speaker to provide for the physical security of the House, its Members, and its employees; Whereas, on January 12, 2021, the Speaker directed the Acting Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Representatives to require all persons entering the House Chamber to undergo enhanced security screening; Whereas in the midst of a pandemic, the implementation of enhanced security screenings creates an unsafe situation where Members and staff are unable to adequately follow Office of the Attending Physician social distancing guidelines; Whereas the current locations of the magnetometers surrounding the House Chamber have caused significant delays for Members and staff attempting to access the House floor; Whereas the implementation of enhanced security screenings directly outside the House Chamber could impede Members of Congress from undertaking their constitutional duty to vote; Whereas the implementation of enhanced screenings diverts key United States Capitol Police resources from security concerns in the broader Capitol complex; Whereas the Committee on House Administration is charged with oversight of the day-to-day operations of the House of Representatives; and Whereas alternatives to these locations exist which would maintain the same level of Chamber security but significantly reduce the delay of Members seeking access to the House Chamber: Now, therefore, be it That, no later than February 28, 2021, the Committee on House Administration is authorized and directed to report recommendations to the House that would— (1) enhance House Chamber security; (2) allow members efficient access to the House Chamber; (3) eliminate lines for entry into the House Chamber; (4) ensure the ability to maintain appropriate social distancing guidelines; and (5) any other recommendations for changes to House operations they deem fit.

Summary: This resolution authorizes and directs the Committee on House Administration to report recommendations to the House that would enhance chamber security, eliminate lines for entry, allow efficient chamber access, and ensure the ability to maintain social distancing.
Recognizing the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children and expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Month of the Military Child Whereas brave individuals serve in the United States military and protect the security and freedom of this great Nation; Whereas over 1,300,000 Active Duty military servicemembers, and nearly 1,000,000 ready reserve members, serve in the Armed Forces; Whereas there are more than 1,540,000 military-connected children and youth who move, on average, 6 to 9 times during their educational career; Whereas they encounter unique educational challenges while they move between public and Department of Defense Education Activity schools; Whereas the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children was developed in 2007 by the Department of Defense and the Council of State Governments to ease the educational transitions of military-connected students attending public schools and Department of Defense schools worldwide; Whereas the Compact helps military children and youth stay on grade level and facilitates on-time graduation; Whereas, while it is not exhaustive in its coverage, it addresses key issues encountered by military families: eligibility, enrollment, placement, and graduation; Whereas the Compact uses a comprehensive approach to provide a consistent policy in every school district and member state; Whereas the Compact Commission, which includes the 50 States and District of Columbia, works tirelessly to recognize our military-connected children and youth serve too, and pay tribute to their commitment and service to the country; Whereas April is the Month of the Military Child, and a month-long salute will encourage our country to support military-connected children and youth; and Whereas we encourage citizens to Purple Up! and wear purple, to express our appreciation and celebrate the unsung heroes of our military: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives encourages all citizens, communities, and business and government leaders across this great Nation to honor, support, and show appreciation for military-connected children and youth.

Summary: This resolution encourages all citizens, communities, and business and government leaders to honor, support, and show appreciation for military-connected children and youth.
No Fame for Fraud Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the No Fame for Fraud Resolution 2. Prohibiting Members indicted for financial or campaign finance offenses from receiving compensation for biographies, media appearances, or expressive or creative works Rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 9. (a) A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who is indicted for an offense described in paragraph (b) may not receive compensation, or enter into an agreement to receive compensation, for a biography, media appearance, or an expressive or creative work. (b) An offense described in this paragraph is— (1) any offense described in subparagraph (B) of section 8332(o)(2) of title 5, United States Code, without regard to whether the offense is described in subparagraph (A) of such section; or (2) any offense which is based on a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq. .

Summary: No Fame for Fraud Resolution This resolution prohibits a Member of the House of Representatives from receiving compensation for a biography, a media appearance, or other creative work if the Member is indicted for specified felony offenses (e.g., bribing public officials and defrauding the government) or offenses related to violations of campaign finance laws.
Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship.

Whereas the historic Chicago Blackhawks, as one of the Original Six Whereas the Blackhawks and the National Hockey League have demonstrated a commitment to promoting fitness and leadership skills for youth through support for youth hockey programs and community skating facilities; Whereas the Blackhawks have demonstrated a commitment to the Nation’s veterans and wounded warriors through their support of sled-hockey rehabilitation programs and unique on-ice opportunities; Whereas with 227 straight home game sellouts and an NHL leading regular-season average attendance of 21,775, the Blackhawks are the pride of their hometown, Chicago, Illinois; Whereas the Blackhawks organization of Rocky Wirtz, Joel Quenneville, John McDonough, Jay Blunk, Stan Bowman, and Scotty Bowman have enshrined Chicago as a hockey town for the 21st century; Whereas the Blackhawks, through amazing offense, superb defense, and unmatched goaltending, dominated the regular season and overcame the lockout to set an NHL record for a point earned in each of the first 24 games of the season; Whereas the Blackhawks tamed the Minnesota Wild in 5 games, brought down their arch rivals the Detroit Red Wings in a tough 7-game series, and dethroned the Los Angeles Kings to become the Western Conference Champions and advance to the Stanley Cup Final; Whereas in the Stanley Cup Final series, the Blackhawks overcame the aggressive play and talent of the Eastern Conference Champion Boston Bruins, to win the championship in one of the most exciting and nail-biting final games in recent history; and Whereas the innumerable contributions from every player, coach, and the entire Blackhawks family have brought the madness back to Madison Street and Lord Stanley's Cup back to where it belongs, sweet home Chicago, Illinois: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the Chicago Blackhawks for their long distinguished history, countless contributions to sports, and their many successes as a franchise; (2) congratulates the Blackhawks on an amazing season and for winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship; (3) recognizes the players, coaches, and leadership of the Blackhawks organization; and (4) joins with all people in the United States and hockey fans all over the world in celebrating the return of the Stanley Cup to Chicago, Illinois.

Summary: Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship.
Less is More Resolution

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Less is More Resolution 2. Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs (a) In general Rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs 9. (a) A bill, resolution, or conference report, or an amendment thereto, that authorizes the appropriation of funds or makes appropriations for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded may not be introduced or considered in the House unless the measure includes a provision providing for a reduction in Federal funding with respect to not less than 2 Federal programs and each such reduction is equal to or greater than the amount authorized or appropriated with respect to the Federal program in such measure. (b) For the purposes of this clause, the term program . (b) Written statement requirement Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 22 as clause 23; and (2) by inserting after clause 21 the following new clause: 22. (a) A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who introduces a bill, resolution, or conference report, or an amendment thereto, that authorizes the appropriation of funds or makes appropriations for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded shall provide a written statement to the chair and ranking minority member of the committee of jurisdiction that includes the name of the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner and a certification that the measure complies with the requirements of clause 9 of rule XII. (b) Each committee shall maintain the information transmitted under paragraph (a), and the written statement included in any measure reported by the committee or conference report filed by the chair of the committee or any subcommittee thereof shall be open for public inspection. (c) For the purposes of this clause, the term program .

Summary: Less is More Resolution This resolution prohibits consideration of legislation in the House of Representatives if the legislation authorizes or appropriates funding for a new program without also reducing funding for at least two other federal programs. Each reduction must equal or exceed the amount authorized or appropriated for the new program.
Urging the president to release information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Whereas President George W. Bush classified 28 pages of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001; Whereas the contents of the redacted pages are necessary for a full public understanding of the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks upon the United States; Whereas the executive branch’s decision to maintain the classified status of these pages prevents the people of the United States from having access to information about the involvement of certain foreign governments in the terrorist attacks of September 2001; and Whereas the people of the United States and the families of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks deserve full and public disclosure of the results of the Joint Inquiry: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the President should declassify the 28-page section of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001; and (2) the families of the victims and the people of the United States deserve answers about the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks upon the United States.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should declassify a 28-page section of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 2001, and (2) the families of the victims and the people of the United States deserve answers about the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Ethics: Mr. Deutch, Chair. Committee on House Administration: Ms. Lofgren, Chair. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Ethics, and (2) House Administration.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 violates article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution because it was a "Bill for raising Revenue'' that did not originate in the House of Representatives.

Bill for raising Revenue Whereas article I, section 7, clause 1 of the United States Constitution provides that, All Bills for raising Revenue shall originate in the House of Representatives Whereas, on June 28, 2012, a majority of the United States Supreme Court held that the individual mandate provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 cannot be upheld as an exercise of Congress’s power under the Commerce Clause was within Congress’s power to tax Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 Senate health care bill Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 Whereas there is ample evidence that the sponsors of the Senate health care bill This bill will cut the deficit by $130 billion Whereas section 1563 of the Senate amended H.R. 3590 explicitly stated that it was the Sense of the Senate [that] this Act will reduce the Federal deficit between 2010 and 2019 this Act will continue to reduce budget deficits after 2019. Whereas the Senate health care bill Revenue Provisions Senate health care bill That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009 Bill for raising Revenue (2) the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2009: (1) was a "bill for raising revenue" as those words were intended to be understood in article I, section 7, clause 1 of the Constitution; and (2) did not originate in the House of Representatives.