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Recognizing the heroism of our Nation's health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whereas there are approximately 18,000,000 health care workers, 1,130,000 firefighters, 891,000 emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, and 63,000,000 volunteers in the United States; Whereas the men and women working in our Nation’s health care facilities are putting their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans who are suffering from COVID–19; Whereas despite the shortage of protective gear in many of our Nation’s hospitals, health care workers continue to show up and risk their lives to save the lives of others; Whereas these men and women continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve citizens across the Nation; Whereas law enforcement officers continue to check in on their neighbors and keep our communities safe; Whereas no part of our Nation could successfully battle this pandemic without the coordination and assistance of our first responders and health care providers; Whereas first responders serve as key sources of information to community and national leaders; and Whereas when people need help, these first responders are always counted upon to assist: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) health care workers and first responders should be recognized for their bravery and contributions during this global pandemic; and (2) the Federal Government should continue to honor the sacrifice these men and women make every day.

Summary: This resolution recognizes health care workers and first responders for their bravery and contributions during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2213) to amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2213) to amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Homeland Security now printed in the bill 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 Homeland Security; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. June 6, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2213) to amend the Anti-Border Corruption Act of 2010 to authorize certain polygraph waiver authority.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Limitation on foreign assistance for more than one country 12. It shall not be in order to consider any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country. .

Summary: Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider any bill or joint resolution that appropriates foreign assistance for more than one country.
Supporting the designation of August 24, 2021, as "Kobe Bryant Day".

Kobe Bryant Day Whereas Kobe Bryant was a basketball legend that inspired so many globally to pursue his or her dreams and taught us that hard work truly pays off; Whereas, in 1996, Bryant entered the NBA directly after graduating Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons; Whereas Bryant won five NBA championships, was an 18-time All-Star, a 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, a 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA MVP, a two-time NBA Finals MVP winner, and a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist; Whereas Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on May 15, 2021; Whereas, together with his wife Vanessa, Bryant founded the Bryant Family Foundation with a mission of helping young people in need, encouraging the development of physical and social skills through sports and assisting the homeless Whereas Bryant founded the Black Mamba Sports Academy to connect aspiring athletes with experts to help them achieve their goals; Whereas Bryant was a beloved member of our community and a treasure to his neighbors in Orange County, California, and is one of the greatest basketball players of all time; Whereas the basketball legend, father of four, tragically lost his life along with his daughter, Gianna ( Gigi Whereas the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation, founded through the vision and loving memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant continues this legacy with a mission to create positive impact for underserved athletes and young women in sports; and Whereas, during his career with the Lakers, Bryant’s jersey numbers were 8 and 24, therefore a fitting day to celebrate his legacy would be August 24th: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a Kobe Bryant Day The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Kobe Bryant Day.
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's act of declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.

Whereas, on August 24, 1991, the people of Ukraine proclaimed they would no longer be subject to Soviet rule, inspiring the world with their call for democracy and the rule of law; Whereas the democratically elected Ukraine Parliament declared independence and the creation of an independent and democratic state, reflecting the desire of the people of Ukraine for freedom and sovereignty following years of communist oppression; Whereas Ukraine, a nation of more than 45,000,000 people, has its own distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious traditions; Whereas in 1997, Ukraine and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) signed a declaration to complement the Charter on a Distinctive Partnership, solidifying relations between NATO and Ukraine, greatly contributing to regional and Euro-Atlantic security; Whereas Ukraine continues its cooperation with NATO and the European Union in order to expedite its entry in those international organizations and integrate into the international community of democratic states; Whereas in 2004, in the aftermath of unfair and fraudulent election results, the Ukraine people showed their ability to resolve political differences through nonviolent protest by engaging in peaceful demonstrations; Whereas in 2013, thousands of people gathered on Independence Square in Ukraine’s capital, as well as in other parts of the country, to demand change from the corrupt regime of the Yanukovych Administration; Whereas since the abdication of President Yanukovych, the new administration has reflected the will of its people by strengthening rule of law, modernizing government agencies and legislature, and reforming private sectors; Whereas in 2014, the Russian Federation forcibly and illegally occupied the Ukraine territory of Crimea, and invaded regions of eastern Ukraine, in gross violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, deserving condemnation from the international community; Whereas over 1,000,000 Ukrainian-Americans in the United States work tirelessly towards establishing closer ties between the two nations; and Whereas the United States Congress has consistently demonstrated strong bipartisan support for an independent, democratic Ukraine: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) observes and congratulates the people of Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence; (2) commends the democratic reforms that have been accomplished and efforts that still must be made; and (3) reaffirms the United States commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

Summary: Congratulates the people of Ukraine on the 25th anniversary of Ukraine's independence. Commends the democratic reforms that have been accomplished. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

That the House of Representatives of the United States of America has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and sympathizes with her people in the loss of their beloved sovereign. That the President of the United States be requested to communicate this expression of sentiment of the House of Representatives to the Government of the United Kingdom. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and sympathizes with her people in the loss of their beloved sovereign.
Supporting the designation of January 11, 2020, as "National Martha Hughes Cannon Day".

National Martha Hughes Cannon Day Whereas Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon was born on July 1, 1857, and moved to the Territory of Utah when she was young; Whereas Dr. Cannon earned numerous academic degrees and became the resident physician at the women-run Deseret Hospital in Salt Lake City; Whereas Dr. Cannon was a strong advocate for women’s rights and integral to ensuring that women’s enfranchisement was included in the State of Utah’s Constitution; Whereas, in 1896, Dr. Cannon defeated her husband in a State Senate election and became the first woman to serve in a State Senate; Whereas Dr. Cannon was sworn in to the Utah State Senate on January 11, 1897; Whereas because of her leadership, thousands of women have served in State legislatures, including over 500 women who followed in her footsteps and served as State Senators in 2019; and Whereas Dr. Cannon was a pioneer for women in government and helped pave the path for the many women who serve today: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Martha Hughes Cannon Day; (2) recognizes the value that women bring to good governance; and (3) encourages women to become involved in Federal, State, and local government.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the value that women bring to good governance and supports the designation of National Martha Hughes Cannon Day.
Expressing support for designation of September as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, uncoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas each year, more than 30,000 people in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms, and 40 percent of these people die as a result; Whereas annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, including the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral arteriogram, and early detection can save lives; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; Whereas organizations, such as the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, serve as global leaders for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; and Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate month to designate as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month; and (2) research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
Impeaching Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

That Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, is impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Senate: Article of impeachment exhibited by the House of Representatives of the United States of America in the name of itself and of the people of the United States of America, against Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, in maintenance and support of its impeachment against him for high crimes and misdemeanors. Article I The Constitution provides that the House of Representatives shall have the sole Power of Impeachment shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors Using the powers of his high office, President Biden colluded with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on a phone call on July 23, 2021, to mislead the American people and our Nation’s allies about the status of the war in Afghanistan. In the transcript of the call, he explicitly stated, … as you know and I need not tell you the perception around the world and in parts of Afghanistan, I believe, is that things aren’t going well in terms of the fight against the Taliban. And there’s a need, whether it is true or not, there is a need to project a different picture. His action to falsely portray the progress in the fight against the Taliban directly undermined our national security, the safety of our men and women in uniform, our allies, and the Afghan people. Furthermore, this false narrative led to the hasty and poorly planned withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan that resulted in the death of 13 servicemembers and wounding 18 ser­vice­mem­bers in the attack at the Kabul airport on August 26, 2021, and the stranding of an estimated 100–200 Americans in the Taliban-controlled country. In all of this, President Biden abused the powers of the Presidency by perpetuating a false perception that the Afghan security forces were winning the war against the Taliban in an effort to manipulate the American people to support his foreign policy objectives and raise his political capital. Wherefore, President Biden, by such conduct, has demonstrated that he is a threat to national security and the Constitution if allowed to remain in office, and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with self-governance and the rule of law. President Biden thus warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust, or profit under the United States.

Summary: This resolution impeaches President Joseph R. Biden for perpetuating a perception that Afghan security forces were winning the war against the Taliban.
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. (c) All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. July 13 (legislative day, July 12), 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2810)to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2339) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2339) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products, 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, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-51, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) 90 minutes of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. February 26, 2020 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2339) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the sale and marketing of tobacco products.
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.

Whereas colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the third-most common cancer in the United States for men and women combined, and the second leading cause of cancer death; Whereas this disease takes the lives of more than 50,000 people each year; Whereas the rate of CRC is 24 percent higher among Black men and is 19 percent higher among Black women than compared to non-Hispanic Whites; Whereas the rate of CRC death is 47 percent higher among Black men and is 34 percent higher among Black women than compared to non-Hispanic Whites; Whereas CRC is the third-leading cause of cancer death in both Black men and women in the United States; Whereas deaths from colorectal cancer among people younger than 55 have increased one percent per year from 2008 to 2017; Whereas the tragic death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman from colorectal cancer has catalyzed more conversation about CRC’s impact on the Black community; Whereas getting screened for CRC is highly recommended at age 50, and currently the United States Preventive Services Task Force is considering a recommendation to lower the age at which people should first get screened to 45; and Whereas CRC has a 90-percent survival rate when caught at the earliest stage and there are many screening methods available: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the deadly impact colorectal cancer has to the American people; (2) acknowledges the racial disparity that the Black community faces when dealing with colorectal cancer; (3) encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue and expand their work to identify those factors that result in the colorectal racial screening disparity and develop effective strategies to reduce and ultimately eliminate racial disparities in colorectal screening; (4) encourages everyone get colorectal cancer screening when recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (5) encourages the United States Preventive Services Task Force to finalize its recommendation that screening begin at 45 years of age and provide special recommendations that highlight the impact colorectal cancer has on the Black community; and (6) urges State health plans to quickly adopt new measures to cover colorectal screenings for individuals at a lower age, with special consideration for the Black community and all those at higher risk for colorectal cancer.

Summary: This resolution acknowledges racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly in the Black community, and encourages actions to address those disparities.