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Expressing support for the designation of September 29, 2020, as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day.

Whereas today over 80 percent of Americans live in or near cities with limited opportunities to access nature or experience outdoor recreation; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that youth ages 8 to 18 spend on average between 6 to 9 hours a day in front of screens; Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System, within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, manages 568 national wildlife refuges, a national network of lands and waters managed for the benefit of America’s fish, wildlife, and plants; Whereas national wildlife refuges provide opportunities for children and people of all ages to discover and gain a greater appreciation for the natural world and the fact that there is a refuge located within a 1-hour drive of every metropolitan area in the United States; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service is an innovative model that centers on introducing Americans living in densely populated areas to the over 100 national wildlife refuges near urban areas and that provides a strategic opportunity to promote wildlife conservation and enjoyment of hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation in the heart of where people live; Whereas urban wildlife refuges enhance and celebrate the grassroots efforts of local communities to protect local watersheds and ecosystems; Whereas the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program focuses on public-private partnerships to deliver greater wildlife conservation and access to recreation, including outdoor traditions like hunting and fishing, both on and off national wildlife refuges, collaborating and aligning with local efforts to enhance the visitor experience; Whereas by being a good neighbor, exploring community-centered approaches to address local needs, reaching out to the next generation of anglers and hunters, and providing infrastructure and safe access, the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program works to empower local organizations, cities, and towns across the country to support innovative, community-based conservation; and Whereas September 29 would be an appropriate day to establish as National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day; (2) encourages the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to increase access and provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for outdoor recreational opportunities for urban communities; (3) encourages the people of the United States to visit and experience the more than 100 urban national wildlife refuges of the United States; and (4) affirms the support of the House of Representatives for the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program within the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day. The resolution also affirms support for the Urban Wildlife Conservation Program within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies".

Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World’s Two Largest Democracies Whereas the Republic of India achieved its independence from the British Empire on August 15, 1947, marking the end of the struggle which freed the Indian people; Whereas, on said day, Jawaharlal Nehru, the inaugural Prime Minister of India, hoisted the Indian national flag above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi; Whereas members of India’s numerous ethnic groups, minorities, and religions including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Christians, all participate in the celebration of Independence Day; Whereas, according to United Nations population estimates, India is the largest democracy in the world, with an estimated population of more than 1,425,000,000 people; Whereas India’s contributions to democracy have inspired leaders and movements across the globe, including civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Whereas India embraces with the United States a system where the ultimate authority to govern is vested in the people; Whereas these and other ideals have forged a close bond between our two nations and their peoples; Whereas Prime Minister Modi’s Official State Visit to the United States on June 22, 2023, anchored the United States and India in a new level of trust and mutual understanding based on common interests and shared commitments to freedom, democracy, pluralism, the rule of law, and respect for human rights; Whereas Americans with Indian heritage enhance public life in the United States as government officials, military personnel, and law enforcement officers who diligently uphold the principles of the United States Constitution and contribute to the enriching diversity of the Nation; and Whereas it is proper and desirable to celebrate with the Indian people, and to reaffirm the democratic principles on which our two nations were born: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World’s Two Largest Democracies (2) offers heartfelt greetings to the people of India as they conclude their festivities commemorating the 75th anniversary of India’s liberation from the British Empire; (3) acknowledges the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to society in the United States; and (4) expresses the belief that the strong partnership between the United States and India, rooted in shared democratic values, will continue to advance global democracy and foster peace, stability, and prosperity for all nations.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies. Further, the resolution acknowledges the contributions of Americans of Indian descent to society in the United States.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of local print and digital journalism to the continued welfare, transparency, and prosperity of government at every level and the continuation and freedom of the United States as it is known today.

Whereas local print and digital journalism is disappearing at a record rate; Whereas trust in journalists is at an all-time low nationally, while many local reporters retain the good will and trust of their communities; Whereas subscriptions to local news have decreased steadily since the spread of the internet; Whereas nonjournalistic digital media has been falsely labeled and marketed as news; Whereas corporations are buying local news outlets and cutting budgets and staff, leading to less local coverage; Whereas local print and digital journalism are essential to promoting good governance at the local and State level; and Whereas a lack of local news will allow for greater local and statewide political corruption: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) it is in the best interests of Federal, State, and local governments to make all possible efforts to ensure the continuation of robust local digital and print news sources; and (2) Congress should work with news outlets and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that local digital and print news continues to operate in a robust manner for years to come.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense that federal, state, and local governments should make all possible efforts to ensure the continuation of robust local digital and print news and that Congress should support these efforts.
Electing a certain Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Ms. Brown of Ohio, to rank immediately after Mr. Delgado. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Ms. Brown of Ohio, to rank immediately after Ms. Bush. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Shontel Brown to the House Committee on Agriculture and the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Lauding Virgin Islanders for their perseverance, grit, and tenacity through major disasters attributable to Hurricanes Irma and Maria and Members of Congress for their support in accruing funding to support the Virgin Islands of the United States through these disasters.

Whereas Hurricanes Irma and Maria, both Category 5 storms with wind gusts of up to 178 miles per hour at their centers, impacted the Virgin Islands of the United States within two weeks of each other on September 6 and September 20, 2017, and caused significant destruction to roofs, structures, foliage, and aerial power and phone lines leading to territorywide communications and power blackouts; Whereas the sweeping destruction to homes and public facilities including hospitals, schools, fire stations, utilities, and ports on St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John effectively stranded the entire population for weeks, leading to Virgin Islanders running boats between the islands of the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to assist with transportation of people and goods; Whereas Virgin Islanders became heroes delivering food and medical supplies while also leading cleanup initiatives, and remained strong in the face of the daunting task of rebuilding their lives; Whereas Members of Congress, including leadership and committee chairs, came in large numbers to the Virgin Islands to provide insight and support to the local government and people of the territory; Whereas the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( the Stafford Act Whereas Members of Congress have shown enormous support and willingness to ensure that the people of the Virgin Islands receive the necessary funding provided through Acts of Congress and support through the Stafford Act to facilitate and expand the scope of recovery: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) lauds Virgin Islanders for their perseverance, grit, and tenacity through major disasters attributable to Hurricanes Irma and Maria upon the 5-year anniversary of these disasters, and Members of Congress for their support in accruing funding to support the Virgin Islands through these disasters; (2) has heard with gratitude of the acts of pride and care exhibited by the people of the Virgin Islands during these disasters and throughout the ongoing recovery from these disasters; and (3) affirms its commitment to support the people of the Virgin Islands as they continue to strive for a full and resilient recovery from these disasters.

Summary: This resolution lauds the citizens of the U.S. Virgin Islands for their perseverance, grit, and tenacity through major disasters attributable to Hurricanes Irma and Maria and Members of Congress for their support in obtaining funding for the Virgin Islands through such disasters.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Trumpcare, also known as the American Health Care Act of 2017.

Whereas the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has made great strides in ensuring that health care is affordable, accessible and attainable for all Americans; Whereas Trumpcare, also known as the American Health Care Act of 2017, threatens to undo all of the gains made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Whereas under Trumpcare, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that 24 million Americans will lose health care coverage by 2026; Whereas under Trumpcare, individuals and families will be forced to pay higher costs for worse care; Whereas under Trumpcare, older Americans will be forced to pay premiums five times higher than what others will pay for health care coverage; Whereas Trumpcare would steal from part A of the Medicare program, reducing Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund revenues by $117 billion between 2017 and 2026, hurting older Americans; Whereas under Trumpcare, $880 billion will be cut from Medicaid over the next ten years, causing 14 million Americans to be uninsured; and Whereas under Trumpcare, the 400 wealthiest Americans will receive a new $7 million tax break each year: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports efforts to ensure access to quality and affordable health care for all Americans; and (2) rejects any effort to take away the health care from Americans.

Summary: Expresses support for efforts to ensure access to quality and affordable health care for all Americans and rejects any effort to take away health care from Americans.
Congratulating the American Farm Bureau Federation for a long tradition of advocacy on behalf of agriculture and rural America and for holding its 100th annual convention.

Whereas the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) grew out of the Extension education movement at land grant colleges in the early 20th century, and the organization’s first formal national convention was held in Chicago in 1919; Whereas AFBF has been a vocal and reliable advocate for farmers, ranchers, and rural Americans throughout the intervening 100 years; Whereas the sentiments of the first national president of the AFBF, James Howard of Iowa, ring as true today as a century ago, when he stated what’s good for farmers is good for America Whereas AFBF represents farm and ranch families in all 50 States and Puerto Rico, with 2,800 county Farm Bureaus and six million member-families; Whereas Farm Bureau members are gathering this week in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the 100th Annual AFBF Convention and IDEAg Trade Show to conduct organizational business, participate in educational workshops, explore local agriculture, and develop leadership skills through competitions; and Whereas the work of the AFBF is guided by a network of State organizations and is led by President Vincent Zippy That the House of Representatives congratulates the American Farm Bureau Federation for a long tradition of advocacy on behalf of agriculture and rural America and for holding its 100th annual convention.

Summary: This resolution congratulates the American Farm Bureau Federation for its long tradition of advocacy for agriculture and rural America and for holding its 100th annual convention.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is an integral partner to government with a unique and proven ability to foster innovation, strengthen civil society, and build thriving communities.

Whereas philanthropy embodies a longstanding United States value of charitable giving and empowers donors from all walks of life to use a variety of giving tools to serve their communities both today and tomorrow; Whereas charitable giving is driven by United States generosity but also reliant upon the enabling environment fostered by incentives in the tax code; Whereas foundations spur innovation and drive progress in our communities in education, healthcare, the arts, economic and rural development, and countless other social issues; Whereas foundations, while not a replacement for government services, leverage private resources and provide vital risk capital and expertise to respond to immediate needs like natural disasters, and build resources over time to address long-term issues like education and job creation; Whereas philanthropy enriches the Nation’s civil society through a deep connection to the needs of communities, and as such, is an essential partner in policymaking; and Whereas the Nation benefits from collaboration between government and the philanthropic sector, and together, we can work to solve pressing social problems, better serve our common constituents, and produce thriving United States communities: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is a dynamic force for innovation, strategic thinking, and leadership that advances the common good.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is a force for innovation, strategic thinking, and leadership that advances the common good.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $9,297,736 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2017, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2018; and (2) not more than $9,297,736 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2018, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2019. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman 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: Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 115th Congress.
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 567) providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 567) providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Rules. May 7, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 567) providing for the Establishment of the Select Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ethics (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,590,663 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 $3,590,663 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 Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.

Summary: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ethics for the 116th Congress.
Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls Whereas, according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age; Whereas little data exist on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas, on July 5, 2013, Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, was reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana; Whereas the body of Hanna Harris was found 5 days after she went missing; Whereas Hanna Harris was determined to have been raped and murdered and the individuals accused of committing those crimes were convicted; Whereas the case of Hanna Harris is only one example of many similar cases; and Whereas Hanna Harris was born on May 5, 1992: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to— (A) commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of these tragedies.

Summary: Supports the designation of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Whereas for millions of Indian Americans, Diwali (or Deepavali) is a time for thanksgiving and prayer for health, knowledge and peace; Whereas this year, 2013, many Members of Congress will celebrate Diwali in the United States Capitol for the first time; Whereas Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and others throughout the United States; Whereas Diwali is a festival of lights, during which celebrants light small oil lamps, place them around the home, and pray for health, knowledge and peace; Whereas celebrants of Diwali believe that the rows of lamps symbolize the light within the individual that rids the soul of the darkness of ignorance; Whereas Diwali falls on the last day of the last month in the lunar calendar and is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving and the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus; Whereas for Hindus, Diwali is a celebration of the return of God following the vanquishing of demonic forces; Whereas for Sikhs, Diwali is feted as the day on which the sixth founding Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, was released from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir; Whereas for Jains, Diwali marks the anniversary of the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Mahavira, the last of the Tirthankaras (founders of the Jain philosophy); and Whereas Diwali is a celebration of great importance in Indian American communities throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historical and religious significance of Diwali; (2) in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, expresses its deepest respect for Indian Americans and the Indian Diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion; (3) recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world; and (4) acknowledges and supports the relationship of collaboration and respect between the United States and India.

Summary: Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali.