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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on House Administration (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,172,211 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 $5,472,211 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 chair 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 Committee on House Administration for the 116th Congress.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3922) to extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3922) to extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes. 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 Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, modified by the amendment printed in part B of that report, 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 Energy and Commerce; 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. 3922) to extend funding for certain public health programs.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate the "Gephardt rule".

Gephardt rule That the Rules of the House of Representatives is amending by adding at the end the following new rule: Rule XXX Statutory limit on public debt 1. Upon adoption by Congress of a concurrent resolution on the budget under section 301 or 304 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 that sets forth, as the appropriate level of the public debt for the period to which the concurrent resolution relates, an amount that is different from the amount of the statutory limit on the public debt that otherwise would be in effect for that period, the Clerk shall prepare an engrossment of a joint resolution increasing or decreasing, as the case may be, the statutory limit on the public debt in the form prescribed in clause 2. Upon engrossment of the joint resolution, the vote by which the concurrent resolution on the budget was finally agreed to in the House shall also be considered as a vote on passage of the joint resolution in the House, and the joint resolution shall be considered as passed by the House and duly certified and examined. The engrossed copy shall be signed by the Clerk and transmitted to the Senate for further legislative action. 2. The matter after the resolving clause in a joint resolution described in clause 1 shall be as follows: That subsection (b) of section 3101 $___ 3. (a) The report of the Committee on the Budget on a concurrent resolution described in clause 1 and the joint explanatory statement of the managers on a conference report to accompany such a concurrent resolution each shall contain a clear statement of the effect the eventual enactment of a joint resolution engrossed under this rule would have on the statutory limit on the public debt. (b) It shall not be in order for the House to consider a concurrent resolution described in clause 1, or a conference report thereon, unless the report of the Committee on the Budget or the joint explanatory statement of the managers complies with paragraph (a). 4. Nothing in this rule shall be construed as limiting or otherwise affecting— (a) the power of the House or the Senate to consider and pass bills or joint resolutions, without regard to the procedures under clause 1, that would change the statutory limit on the public debt; or (b) the rights of Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner, or committees with respect to the introduction, consideration, and reporting of such bills or joint resolutions. 5. In this rule the term statutory limit on the public debt chapter 31 .

Summary: Adds Rule XXX (Statutory Limit on Public Debt) to the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate the "Gephardt rule," repealed by H.Res. 5 (adopting the Rules of the House for the 112th Congress). (The Gephardt rule: (1) provided for an automatic engrossment and transmittal to the Senate of a joint resolution changing the public debt limit, upon the adoption of a congressional concurrent budget resolution; and (2) avoided a separate vote in the House on public debt-limit legislation.)
Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.

Whereas, on January 10, 2019, in an interview published by the New York Times, Representative Steve King asked, White nationalist, White supremacist, Western civilization—how did that language become offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization? Whereas Representative King’s comments legitimize White supremacy and White nationalism as acceptable in today’s society; Whereas Representative King’s comments are abhorrent to the founding principles of our Nation and our rich history of diversity and tolerance of those whose backgrounds and beliefs have made America the envy of the world; and Whereas Representative King’s comments reflect negatively on the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) Representative Steve King of Iowa be censured; (2) Representative Steve King forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Steve King be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.

Summary: This resolution censures Representative Steve King of Iowa for certain comments made on January 20, 2019, in an interview published by the New York Times.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month during March 2018 and World Social Work Day on March 20, 2018.

Whereas the profession of social work is— (1) dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others and meeting the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable people in society; and (2) expected to grow faster than average relative to all professions over the next 6 years, with more than 649,000 individuals expected to be employed as social workers by 2024; Whereas social workers embody the theme of Social Work Month in 2018, which is Social workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions. Whereas social workers are— (1) employed throughout society, including in government, schools, universities, social service agencies, the military, and health care and mental health organizations; (2) the largest group of providers of mental health services in the United States; and (3) present in times of crisis, helping— (A) individuals overcome issues such as the death of a loved one and grief; and (B) individuals and communities recover from natural disasters, including floods and hurricanes; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs is one of the largest employers of social workers who hold advanced degrees; Whereas, for decades, social workers have pushed to ensure rights for all people, including women, African Americans, Latinos, individuals who are disabled, individuals who are LGBTQ, and various ethnic, cultural, and religious groups; Whereas the profession of social work has helped bring about some of the most profound, positive changes in society over the past century, including improvements with respect to— (1) voting rights; (2) workplace safety; (3) the minimum wage; and (4) social safety net programs that help prevent poverty and hunger; and Whereas social workers continue to engage and bring together individuals, communities, agencies, and units of government in order to help society address some of the most pressing current issues, including— (1) immigration reform; (2) ensuring equal rights for all people; (3) providing affordable and good health care and mental health care for all individuals; and (4) protecting the environment: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups that promote the importance of social work and observe 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) with gratitude, recognizes the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.
Expressing support for designation of September 2016 as "National Kinship Care Month".

National Kinship Care Month Whereas in September 2016, National Kinship Care Month Whereas nationally 2,700,000 children are living in kinship care with grandparents or other relatives; Whereas grandparents and relatives residing in urban, rural, and suburban households in every county of the United States have stepped forward out of love and loyalty to care for children during times in which biological parents are unable to do so; Whereas kinship caregivers provide safety, promote well-being, and establish stable households for vulnerable children; Whereas kinship care enables a child— (1) to maintain family relationships and cultural heritage; and (2) to remain in the community of the child; Whereas kinship care is a national resource that provides loving homes for children at risk; Whereas kinship caregivers face daunting challenges to keep countless children from entering foster care; Whereas the House of Representatives is proud to recognize the many kinship care families in which a child is raised by grandparents or other relatives; Whereas the House of Representatives wishes to honor the many kinship caregivers who throughout the history of the United States have provided loving homes for parentless children; Whereas National Kinship Care Month provides an opportunity to urge people in every State to join in recognizing and celebrating kinship caregiving families and the tradition of families in the United States to help raise children; and Whereas much remains to be done to ensure that all children have a safe, loving, nurturing, and permanent family, regardless of age or special needs: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Kinship Care Month (2) encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families; (3) honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and the advocates and allies who work tirelessly to provide assistance and services to kinship caregiving families; and (4) reaffirms the need to continue working to improve the outcomes of all vulnerable children through parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. (A) to support vulnerable families; (B) to invest in prevention and reunification services; and (C) to ensure that extended family members who take on the role of kinship caregivers receive the necessary support.

Summary: Supports the designation of National Kinship Care Month.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are a part of the sovereign state of Georgia and condemning the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic to recognize these territories as independent of Georgia.

Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations with Georgia in 1992 and codified those relations in the 2009 United States-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership; Whereas Georgia has been a committed partner of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and has contributed significant troops and resources to the NATO missions in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force in Iraq; Whereas Georgia maintains peaceful relations with its neighbors in the Caucasus region and has been a reliable partner in promoting peace and democracy in the Eurasia region; Whereas the United States and its partners must stand up against the Russian Federation’s expansion into territories of the former Soviet Union; Whereas the Russian Federation violates international law by continuously occupying sovereign territory in Georgia and has on multiple occasions meddled in the affairs of Georgia during the war in Abkhazia from 1992–1993 and during the Russo-Georgian war in August 2008; Whereas only 5 member states of the United Nations recognize Abkhazia or South Ossetia as independent of Georgia; Whereas the Syrian Arab Republic is a failed client-state of the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran; and Whereas the Russian Federation, in its effort to disrupt the West and its allies, will use failed states such as the Syrian Arab Republic to push its geopolitical agenda and lend credibility to the territories it illegally occupies: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and reaffirms that the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, currently occupied by the Russian Federation, are territories of Georgia; and (2) condemns the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic, which is a client state of the Russian Federation, to recognize the independence of the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.

Summary: Recognizes Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including over the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Condemns Syria's decision to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to fine Members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner who do not wear masks in the Capitol complex.

1. Code of Official Conduct Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by redesignating clause 22 as clause 23 and by inserting after clause 21 the following new clause: 22. A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner is required to wear a mask in the Capitol complex until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends wearing masks inside of buildings. . 2. Duties of the Committee on Ethics Clause 3 of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (t) Violations of clause 22 of the Code of Official Conduct Whenever the committee determines that any Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner has violated clause 22 of the Code of Official Conduct, the committee shall fine such individual $1,000 for each day that such violation occurs. .

Summary: This resolution requires a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner of the House of Representatives to wear a mask in the Capitol complex until it is no longer recommended to do so by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also establishes a $1,000 fine for each violation of this requirement.
Reaffirming United States support for Israel and condemning the United Nations Human Rights Council for certain wasteful and abusive actions.

Whereas the United Nations Human Rights Council, also known as the UNHRC, when targeting Israel as a permanent agenda item with no other country singled out in the same manner, wastes United States taxpayer dollars and other limited resources; Whereas a recent UNHRC report targets at least twenty-two United States companies conducting lawful business with Israel, which could result in specious legal entanglements; Whereas the UNHRC report prepares groundwork for boycotts against companies that do business with Israel; Whereas, on March 24, 2017, the Trump Administration stated that this effort falls far outside the scope of the UNHRC’s mandate and drains precious resources that could be used to promote and protect human rights around the world Whereas in 2007, a United Nations spokesperson noted then-United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s disappointment single out only one specific regional item, given the range and scope of allegations of human rights violations throughout the world Whereas the UNHRC operates without transparency and wastes scarce staff resources on false human rights issues, which reduces resources for actual human rights cases: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the United States support for Israel; (2) condemns the United Nations Human Rights Council’s (UNHRC) actions as wasteful and abusive; (3) urges Congress to support S. 720 and H.R. 1697 that expands anti-boycott laws to extend to international organizations such as the United Nations and European Union; (4) supports remarks from Ambassador Nikki Haley in 2017 stating that the United States does not seek to leave the Council, but to reestablish its legitimacy (5) calls upon the UNHRC to reform and become competitive and transparent in membership selection; and (6) calls on UNHRC members to stop singling out Israel as a permanent item on the Council’s agenda as no other country-specific human rights situation is singled out in this manner.

Summary: Reaffirms U.S. support for Israel. Condemns actions of the United Nations Human Rights Council as wasteful and abusive. Supports remarks from Ambassador Nikki Haley in 2017 stating that the United States "does not seek to leave the council, but to reestablish its legitimacy." Calls on the council to: (1) reform and become competitive and transparent in membership selection, and (2) stop singling out Israel as a permanent item on its agenda. Urges Congress to support specified legislation that expands anti-boycott laws to extend to international organizations such as the United Nations and European Union.
Honoring the 169th anniversary of the first women's rights convention held in the United States in Seneca Falls, New York.

Whereas 2017 will mark the 169th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention held in the United States in Seneca Falls, New York, organized by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott; Whereas the momentum created by organized women in the 1800s led to the first women’s rights convention and the passing of the Declaration of Sentiments in Seneca Falls, New York; Whereas at Seneca Falls, New York, 68 women and 32 men signed the Declaration of Sentiments, a plea for the end of discrimination against women; Whereas the Declaration of Sentiments offered at Seneca Falls, modeled after the Declaration of Independence, declared that all men and women are created equal Whereas women’s suffrage activists tirelessly worked together to form organizations that raised public awareness and that resulted in the adoption in 1920 of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing all American women the right to vote; Whereas today, women have made giant leaps in the cause for gender equality, yet women struggle daily to be treated equally; Whereas American women still make only 80 cents for every dollar earned by men; Whereas women make up 50.8 percent of the United States population, yet constitute a 20 percent representation in the 115th Congress; and Whereas empowering women offers tremendous opportunity for economic and social progress: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of the 169th anniversary of the first women’s rights convention held in the United States; (2) promotes meaningful participation of women in every sector of society; and (3) supports policy measures that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Summary: Recognizes the 169th anniversary of the first women's rights convention and supports policies that promote the empowerment of women.
Expressing support for designation of May 2019 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 and Alaska 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 2019 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: This resolution 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.