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Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, providing for consideration or disposition of measures relating to the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV, relating to measures addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of September 5, 2014, providing for consideration or disposition of a measure relating to the ongoing humanitarian crisis on the U.S. southern border, border security, and related immigration law, on the same day it is presented to the House.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of Commerce to provide certain documents in the Secretary's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the decision to include a question on citizenship in the 2020 decennial census of population.

That the Secretary of Commerce is directed to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other communication, or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the following: (1) The addition of a question on citizenship to the 2020 decennial census of population, including communications within the Bureau of the Census, communications with other executive agencies, and communications with organizations and individuals outside of the United States Government. (2) The December 12, 2017, letter from Arthur E. Gary, General Counsel, Justice Management Division, U.S. Department of Justice, to Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, Bureau of the Census. May 24, 2018 Reported adversely from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Summary: Directs the Department of Commerce to transmit to the House of Representatives, by 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication that refers or relates to: (1) the addition of a question on citizenship to the 2020 decennial census of population; and (2) the December 12, 2017, letter from Arthur E. Gary, General Counsel, Justice Management Division, Department of Justice, to Ron Jarmin, Acting Director, Bureau of the Census.
Expressing support for the designation of January 23, 2018, as "National Handwriting Day" and recognizing the importance of handwriting for cognitive, artistic, and educational benefit.

National Handwriting Day Whereas John Hancock was a great patriot from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, having served as President of the Continental Congress (1775–1777) and Governor of Massachusetts (1780–1785); Whereas John Hancock was the first to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776, in a large, prominent signature; Whereas the term John Hancock Whereas the date of Hancock’s birth, January 23, 1737, has been known as National Handwriting Day since 1977, when first promulgated by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association; Whereas handwriting is recognized by educators throughout the world as an important component of a child’s education; Whereas research has shown that improved handwriting skills have benefits for cognitive development and motor skills and can lead to improved writing skills and comprehension; Whereas handwriting has been shown to increase neural development and engage areas of the brain associated with language, memory, word recognition, and emotion; Whereas handwriting engages 14 different abilities, including visual focusing, mental attention, organized physical movements, receptive language, inner expressive language, memory recall, concentration with awareness, spatial perception, organization, integration, eye-hand coordination, motor planning, tactile input, and crossing midline; and Whereas handwriting is an important form of individual artistic expression: Now, therefore, be it That House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Handwriting Day (2) recognizes the importance of handwriting in cognitive, artistic, and educational development.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Handwriting Day, and recognizes the importance of handwriting in cognitive, artistic, and educational development.
Condemning the terrorist attacks on Christian worshipers in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, and standing with the Government of Sri Lanka to encourage the protection and preservation of religious liberties.

Whereas, on the morning of April 21, 2019, Easter Sunday, seven Islamist suicide bombers carried out coordinated attacks on— (1) the Shrine of St. Anthony Church in Colombo, Sri Lanka; (2) St. Sebastian’s Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka; (3) Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka; (4) Zion Evangelical Church in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka; (5) a guest house near the National Zoo of Sri Lanka; and (6) a housing complex in Dematagoda, Sri Lanka; Whereas more than 250 people were killed and more than 500 people were injured in the attacks; Whereas the attackers acted in the name of National Thowheeth Jama’ath (referred to in this preamble as NTJ Whereas NTJ has ties to global Islamist terrorist organizations and subscribes to an intolerant Wahhabi ideology that condones violence against non-Muslims and fellow Muslims; and Whereas the Wall Street Journal has reported that, according to SITE, a terrorist-monitoring firm, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, the Islamic State released a video claiming responsibility for the attacks, stating that the executors of the attack that targeted citizens of coalition states and Christians in Sri Lanka two days ago were Islamic State fighters That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka as— (A) targeted principally against Christians because of their faith, on their holy day of Easter, during their Easter prayers; and (B) perpetrated by radical Islamist terrorists acting in the name of a hateful radical Islamist ideology; (2) considers the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks to be an attack on— (A) all Christians and members of all faiths in Sri Lanka and around the world; and (B) the basic human liberty of freedom of religion; (3) stands with the Government of Sri Lanka in bringing peace and security to the citizens of Sri Lanka, particularly the religious communities of Sri Lanka; and (4) calls on Sri Lanka and all governments— (A) to protect the freedom of religion, at home and abroad; and (B) to partner with the United States in advancing security and freedom.

Summary: This resolution condemns the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and declares that the House of Representatives stands with the government of Sri Lanka in bringing peace and security to the citizens of Sri Lanka, particularly the religious communities of that nation.
Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution— (a) the House hereby takes from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes, with the Senate amendment thereto, and concurs in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–56; and (b) it shall be in order for the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee to move that the House insist on its amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 and request a conference with the Senate thereon. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) in the House of Representatives.
Recognizing the 39th anniversary of National Missing Children's Day.

Whereas President Ronald Reagan proclaimed May 25 as National Missing Children’s Day; Whereas National Missing Children’s Day prompts parents, guardians, and other trusted adult role models to make child safety an unconditional priority; Whereas National Missing Children’s Day honors the duty and sacrifice of Federal, Tribal, State, and local law enforcement to locate and recover missing children; Whereas the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Crime Information Center reported 337,195 entries of missing children in 2021; Whereas the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is the Nation’s clearinghouse on issues related to missing and exploited children; Whereas the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children plays a vital role in locating and recovering missing children by managing the AMBER Alert Secondary Distribution Program; Whereas law enforcement activates AMBER Alerts in the most serious child abduction cases; Whereas AMBER Alerts have been credited to the successful recovery of 957 children; Whereas the Ashlynne Mike AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act ( Public Law 115–166 Whereas efforts of Congress to provide resources, training, and technical assistance have increased the capabilities of Federal, Tribal, State, and local law enforcement to find children and return them home safely: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 39th anniversary of National Missing Children’s Day; (2) encourages communities across the United States to raise public awareness on child safety; (3) recognizes the critical role of law enforcement and the justice system in preventing the abduction and exploitation of children; and (4) remembers the children who are still missing and honors the efforts of law enforcement to reunite such children with their families.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 39th anniversary of National Missing Children's Day.
Expressing support for designation of May 2017 as "Health and Fitness Month".

Health and Fitness Month Whereas 2/3 Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas the prevalence of obesity in the United States more than doubled from 15 percent to 34 percent among adults and more than tripled from 5 percent to 17 percent among children and adolescents from 1980 to 2008; Whereas an obese teenager is 70 percent more likely to become an obese adult; Whereas obesity is more common among non-Hispanic Black teenagers (29 percent) than Hispanic teenagers (17.5 percent) or non-Hispanic White teenagers (14.5 percent); Whereas 70 percent of American Indian/Alaskan Native adults are overweight or obese; Whereas studies indicate that overweight youth may never achieve a healthy weight; Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death; Whereas in addition to healthy eating, people in the United States can experience positive health benefits and be on the path for a better future by incorporating physical activity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children; Whereas physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke, control weight, reduce fat, condition the heart and lungs, improve sleep, decrease the potential of becoming depressed, increase energy and self-esteem, relieve stress, and increase the chances of living longer; and Whereas May 2017 would be an appropriate month to designate as Health and Fitness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Health and Fitness Month (2) supports efforts to educate the people of the United States on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Health and Fitness Month and for efforts to educate Americans on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the text of any legislation that will be marked up at a meeting for the markup of legislation by a committee to be publicly available in electronic form at least 72 hours prior to the commencement of the meeting.

1. Requiring text of legislation to be available at least 72 hours prior to markup Clause 2(g)(4) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking 24 hours 72 hours

Summary: Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the text of any legislation that will be marked up at a committee meeting to be publicly available in electronic form at least 72 (currently, 24) hours before the commencement of the meeting.
Expressing support for designation of May as Stroke Awareness Month.

Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas in the United States, stroke is now the fifth leading cause of death; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 person in the United States dies from stroke every 4 minutes; Whereas every year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke; Whereas the direct (medical) costs of stroke are $17.5 billion annually, and total costs (both medical and lost productivity) are $33.6 billion; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical, occupational, speech-language, and other therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Stroke Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Stroke Awareness Month; (2) encourages the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (3) encourages continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Stroke Awareness Month. It also encourages (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 890) to prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 890) to prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes. 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 113–3 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 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. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 890) to prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.
Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives of providing the vaccination for COVID-19 for detainees at the detention facility at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, before American citizens receive such vaccination.

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (referred to in this resolution as the CDC Whereas, according to the CDC, there have been over 400,000 deaths attributed to COVID–19 in the United States as of January 31, 2021; Whereas, according to the CDC, approximately 22,000,000 Americans, or about 7 percent of the United States population, have been vaccinated for COVID–19 as of January 27, 2021; Whereas United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, commonly known as Guantanamo Gitmo Whereas, since 2002, Guantanamo has housed over 700 detainees apprehended throughout the world as a result of the United States counterterrorism and law enforcement operations during the Global War on Terrorism; Whereas the suspected mastermind behind the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, has been detained at Guantanamo since 2006; Whereas, according to an article published on January 30, 2021, there are approximately 40 detainees remaining at Guantanamo; Whereas, on January 27, 2021, the Department of Defense ordered the delivery of COVID–19 vaccines to the remaining detainees held at Guantanamo; and Whereas, on January 30, 2021, the Department of Defense announced it would be pausing plans to deliver COVID–19 vaccines to Guantanamo detainees: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) opposes any plans by the Department of Defense to deliver COVID–19 vaccines to prisoners held at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and detained during operations conducted during the Global War on Terrorism until all Americans have had the opportunity to be vaccinated; and (2) asserts that efforts by the United States Government to provide vaccinations for COVID–19 should prioritize United States citizens.

Summary: This resolution expresses the opposition of the House of Representatives to any plans by the Department of Defense to deliver COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to prisoners held at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until all Americans have had the opportunity to be vaccinated. Additionally, the resolution asserts that the government should prioritize U.S. citizens for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2016, through May 12, 2016.

Whereas since 1991, National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6, also known as National Recognition Day for Nurses, through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing; Whereas National Nurses Week is a time of year to reflect on the important contributions that nurses make to provide safe, high-quality health care; Whereas nurses are known to be patient advocates, acting fearlessly to protect the lives of those under their care; Whereas nurses represent the largest single component of the health care profession, with an estimated population of 3,400,000 registered nurses in the United States; Whereas nurses are leading in the delivery of quality care in a transformed health care system that improves patient outcomes and safety; Whereas the Institute of Medicine’s Future of Nursing report has called for the nursing profession to meet the call for leadership in a team-based delivery model; Whereas when nurse staffing levels increase, the risk of patient complications and length of hospital stays decrease, resulting in cost savings; Whereas nurses are experienced researchers, and their work encompasses a wide scope of scientific inquiry including clinical research, health systems and outcomes research, and nursing education research; Whereas nurses provide culturally and ethnically competent care and are educated to be sensitive to regional and community customs of persons needing care; Whereas nurses are well-positioned to provide leadership to eliminate health care disparities that exist in the Nation; —Whereas increased Federal and State investment is needed to support programs such as the Nursing Workforce Development Programs (Title VIII, Public Health Services Act) which bolster the nursing workforce at all levels, to increase the number of doctorally prepared faculty members, and to educate more nurse research scientists who can discover new nursing care models to improve the health status of the Nation’s diverse population; Whereas nurses touch lives of United States citizens from birth to the end of life; and Whereas nurses have been voted as the Nation’s most honest and ethical profession for the past 14 years: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, as founded by the American Nurses Association; (2) recognizes the significant contributions of nurses to the health care system of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Nurses Week with appropriate recognition, ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate the importance of nurses to the everyday lives of patients.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.
Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

Whereas kindness means doing something for someone else with no expectation of anything in return; Whereas kindness can change a family, a neighborhood, a school, a city, a nation, and ultimately, our world; Whereas residents within the United States have a long history of demonstrating kindness daily in their homes, schools, places of faith, businesses, community organizations, and throughout their neighborhoods; Whereas kindness has the power to connect people and to build community and is the mortar that connects and builds the social infrastructure of the United States; Whereas the culture of kindness and compassion can heal our country from within and promote a healthier society; Whereas studies have shown that kindness can improve several aspects of health, mindfulness, self-compassion, compassion toward others, and interpersonal conflict; and Whereas kindness can foster strong bonds that will bring individuals together despite their differences in order to tackle the challenges that face the United States in a nonpartisan manner: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall recognize kind actions in our country, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall recognize kind actions in our country, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another.