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Expressing condolences for the killing of the British Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox.

Whereas, on June 16, 2016, British Member of Parliament Helen Joanne “Jo” Cox while traveling to meet with constituents in Birstall was attacked and sustained fatal injuries in an abhorrent act of terrorism; Whereas as a result of these injuries Cox passed away at the age of 41; Whereas Cox was a faithful servant who dedicated her life to helping those in need through a lifetime of advocacy and work for humanitarian causes; Whereas Cox was a faithful public servant who dedicated her life to serving the British people and expanded protections for some of the world’s most vulnerable populations, especially refugees; Whereas she was the first in her family to graduate from a university, Pembroke College at Cambridge, where she received a degree in social and political studies; Whereas Cox had just been elected in May 2015 for her first term as a Member of the Parliament for Bateley & Spen; Whereas when Cox was elected to Parliament she said that she had achieved her dream Whereas at the time of her death, Cox was about to meet with her constituents; Whereas President Barack Obama described Cox as “an effective public servant for her beloved Yorkshire” and made clear that “countless women, children and refugees around the world live with more dignity and home because they knew Jo Cox and were touched by her work on their behalf”; Whereas British Prime Minister David Cameron described Cox as “a voice of compassion, whose irrepressible spirit and boundless energy lit up the lives of all who knew her and saved the lives of many she never, ever met”; Whereas Cox was nominated as a Young Global Leader by the Davos World Economic Forum in 2009; Whereas Cox described herself as a mum, proud Yorkshire lass, boat dweller, mountain climber and former aid worker Whereas Cox truly sought to improve her community through public service; Whereas the British Parliament was recalled to pay tribute to Cox and flags were flown at half-staff over the Prime Minister’s residence, Number 10 Downing Street; Whereas the loss of innocent lives due to political violence in the United Kingdom is a threat to the United States and democratic governments across the world; and Whereas Cox leaves behind her husband, Brendan, and two children, Cuillin and Leijla: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns in the strongest terms the killing of Member of Parliament Jo Cox on June 16, 2016; (2) condemns in the strongest terms acts of terrorism; (3) expresses its deepest sympathies to the Cox family for their loss; and (4) stands with the British Parliament and the British people during this profound moment of sadness.

Summary: Condemns the killing of British Member of Parliament Jo Cox on June 16, 2016, and acts of terrorism.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should formally withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Whereas President Obama unilaterally accepted the Paris Agreement in August 2016 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, rather than ratifying it as a treaty with the advice and consent of the Senate, a requirement stated in article II, section 2 of the Constitution; Whereas the agreement entered into force on November 4, 2016; Whereas, on June 1, 2017, President Trump announced that the United States would cease all implementation of the Paris Agreement; Whereas, on January 20, 2021, President Biden followed President Obama’s precedent by unilaterally rejoining the Paris Agreement without congressional consent; Whereas in addition to the United States having entered into the agreement without congressional approval, burdensome regulatory measures will put the United States at a competitive disadvantage, costing American jobs and increasing energy costs for consumers and taxpayers; Whereas according to one report, implementing policies to comply with the Paris Agreement will increase electricity costs for a family of 4 between 13 and 20 percent annually; Whereas a cost-benefit analysis was not conducted at the time of commitments, and subsequent reports have found that meeting the commitments agreed to could cost the United States GDP $250,000,000,000 and 2,700,000 jobs by 2025; Whereas all 28 European Union countries are falling short of their commitments under the Paris Agreement, and meanwhile, the world’s worst emitters, China, Russia, and India, are exempted from its requirements; Whereas according to the International Energy Agency, the United States has seen the largest absolute decline in emissions among all countries since 2000; Whereas a recent study showed that the Paris Agreement will not have any meaningful impact on climate change, reducing global average temperatures by just 0.086°F in 2100; Whereas the United States is pioneering environmental protection without international interference, is a world leader at reducing pollutants known to cause immediate harm to humans, and is ranked number one in the world for clean water, according to the World Health Organization’s airborne particulate matter standards and the Environmental Protection Agency; and Whereas instead of binding the United States to international agreements that put Americans at a national security and economic disadvantage to its competitors abroad, the United States should be focused on continuing to reduce emissions, developing and exporting clean energy technologies, and making its communities more resilient, all while ensuring affordable, reliable energy prices and prioritizing the consumer, American security, and prosperity: Now, therefore, be it That the United States should formally resubmit its notification to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the formal resubmission of the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in the United States engagement in Afghanistan.

That rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. (a) On the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in the current United States engagement in Afghanistan. (b) The moment of silence shall be led by the Speaker of the House, except when granted a leave of absence from the House. .

Summary: Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence to be observed on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Afghanistan. Requires the moment of silence to be led by the Speaker of the House, except when granted a leave of absence from the House.
Recognizing the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum.

Whereas World War II was one of the most important events in the history of the Nation, a time of moral clarity and common purpose that remains today as an inspiration to all people in the United States; Whereas the role of aviation was a critical factor in the success of winning World War II and defeating the enemies worldwide; Whereas the bravery, courage, dedication, and heroism of World War II aviators and support personnel was an important element in the winning of World War II; Whereas the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is the only museum in the United States that exists to exclusively preserve and promote an understanding of the role of aviation in winning World War II; and Whereas the National Museum of World War II Aviation is dedicated to celebrating the spirit of the United States, recognizing the teamwork, collaboration, patriotism, and courage of the men and women who fought, as well as those on the homefront who mobilized and supported the national aviation effort: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America’s National World War II Aviation Museum.

Summary: Recognizes the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as America's National World War II Aviation Museum.
Recognizing the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.

Whereas it has been 5 years since the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS formed and affirmed our shared goal to ensure the enduring defeat of ISIS; Whereas 76 member nations of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS and 5 international institutions have contributed to efforts to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS); Whereas the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS has provided military support to local partners on the front lines of the fight in Iraq and Syria; has led efforts to stop the flow of foreign fighters to the battlefield, combatted the financing of terrorist activities, responded to the ongoing humanitarian crises in the region, and countered the ISIS narrative online and in their nations; and Whereas, as a result of our success in forming the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, the military campaign of the Coalition has been more effective, and the burden of confronting the scourge of ISIS has been shared by partner nations that recognize the common nature of the threat: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the commitment of partner nations and institutions that have participated in the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS; (2) recognizes the many critical contributions that Global Coalition partners have made in support of our shared mission to defeat ISIS; (3) reaffirms the enduring commitment of the United States to the lasting defeat of ISIS; (4) recognizes that robust alliances and partnerships require many years to develop and, if neglected, may not be easily rebuilt in moments of crisis; and (5) affirms that robust alliances and partnerships will remain critical to defeating emerging and future threats.

Summary: This resolution lauds the contributions of the partner nations and institutions that have participated in the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State (ISIS). The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combating ISIS and recognizes the critical importance of alliances.
Celebrating the United States-Republic of Korea alliance and the dedication of the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial on July 27, 2022.

Whereas, formed with the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Republic of Korea, done at Washington October 1, 1953, the United States-Republic of Korea alliance is the linchpin of peace, security, and prosperity for Northeast Asia, a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and across the world; Whereas United States-Republic of Korea military and defense ties are unwavering, and our ever-increasing economic, technological, diplomatic, people-to-people, and values-based bonds are strong and enduring; Whereas the United States commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea remains ironclad, and the alliance continues to work toward our shared goals of securing peace, stability, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and throughout the Indo-Pacific; Whereas the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated on July 27, 2022, with the names of more than 36,600 members of the United States Armed Forces who lost their lives in the Korea conflict, along with more than 7,100 Korean Augmentation to the United States Army personnel who died serving alongside them; Whereas the names of the United States and Republic of Korean fallen are integrated to reflect the shared burden they bore to defend the Republic of Korea; and Whereas the Republic of Korea and its citizens funded nearly the entire $22,000,000 cost of building the Wall of Remembrance: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives deeply appreciates and sincerely thanks the Government and people of the Republic of Korea for their generosity in funding the Wall of Remembrance, reflecting the shared sacrifice and common values of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives deeply appreciates and sincerely thanks the government and people of South Korea for their generosity in funding the Wall of Remembrance at the Korean War Veterans Memorial, reflecting the shared sacrifice and common values of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas stomach cancer, also known as gastric cancer, is one of the most difficult cancers to detect in the early stages of the disease, which contributes to high mortality rates; Whereas stomach cancer occurs when cancer cells develop in the lining of the stomach; Whereas stomach cancer is the fifth most common type of cancer worldwide; Whereas, in 2019— (1) an estimated 27,510 cases of stomach cancer will be diagnosed in the United States; and (2) an estimated 11,140 people in the United States will die from stomach cancer; Whereas the estimated 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is only 31.5 percent; Whereas, in the United States, stomach cancer is more prevalent among racial and ethnic minorities; Whereas increased awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among patients and health care providers could improve timely recognition of stomach cancer symptoms; Whereas more research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer is needed; and Whereas November 2019 is an appropriate month to observe Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, stomach cancer among the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for stomach cancer; and (4) encourages States, territories, and localities of the United States to support the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, supports efforts to increase awareness and education about stomach cancer, and recognizes the need for further research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement, 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 113-56, 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) 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. September 9, 2014 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3522) to authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current group health insurance coverage in satisfaction of the minimum essential health insurance coverage requirement.
Celebrating the Molalla Centennial.

Whereas on August 23, 1913, after decades as a United States settlement and thousands of years as a sacred home to indigenous peoples, Molalla was incorporated as a city in the State of Oregon; Whereas the Molalla Indians, whose descendants are members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, first inhabited Molalla; Whereas settlers arrived in the area in the mid-nineteenth century, before Oregon became a State; Whereas during the 1850s, Molalla became home to schools, a post office, a general store, trade, and an active agricultural industry; Whereas the Molalla Pioneer was established as Molalla’s first newspaper in 1913 and continues to serve Molalla today; Whereas in 1913, Molalla celebrated the arrival of its first steam train with a rodeo, taken over in 1923 by the Molalla Buckeroo Association and now known as the Molalla Buckeroo; Whereas people from throughout the region participate in the annual Molalla Buckeroo Rodeo and the Ross Coleman Invitational Professional Bull Riding event; Whereas timber production, nurseries, Christmas tree production, and other agricultural industries have supported the Molalla economy for the past century; and Whereas thousands of people each year come to Molalla to experience the Molalla River Recreation Corridor through kayaking, fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, and other recreational activities: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives honors and commends the City of Molalla, Oregon, and its people on Molalla’s centennial.

Summary: Honors and commends the City of Molalla, Oregon, and its people on Molalla's centennial.
Affirming the constitutional right to travel freely and voluntarily within the United States, District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States.

Whereas the right to travel freely and voluntarily among the several States is one of the chief privileges and immunities guaranteed to all citizens of the United States by the 14th Amendment and one of the fundamental rights guaranteed to all persons under the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause; Whereas section 5 of the 14th Amendment empowers Congress to enforce, by appropriate legislation, its provisions; Whereas the Supreme Court has repeatedly held that a citizen of one State who travels in other States, intending to return home at the end of his journey, is entitled to enjoy the Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States Whereas the Supreme Court long ago decided that one of the privileges or immunities that the Constitution guarantees is the fundamental That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) every person has the right to travel freely within the United States, the District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States as a fundamental privilege and immunity of citizenship in the United States; (2) no person should be held criminally liable or civilly liable in any way by any State or by the United States Government for voluntarily traveling within the United States, the District of Columbia, Tribal lands, and the territories of the United States for the purposes of seeking or obtaining health care services in a destination jurisdiction, or for providing or facilitating such travel, or providing health care services in any jurisdiction to out-of-state patients, where the health care services so obtained are lawful in the jurisdiction where they are delivered; and (3) any person whose constitutional right to travel is violated under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State or territory or the District of Columbia, may seek redress under section 1979 of the Revised Statutes of the United States ( 42 U.S.C. 1983

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense that every person has the right to travel freely within the United States and that no one should be held criminally or civilly liable for seeking, providing, or assisting with out-of-state health care services that are legal in the jurisdiction in which they are delivered. It also expresses the sense that those whose rights are violated may seek relief through Section 1983 lawsuits (Section 1983 is a federal statute that allows individuals to sue state or local government actors for violations of constitutional rights).
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Whereas The Dental College of Georgia (DCG) welcomed its first class of students in 1969 as a result of the efforts of many individuals, led by Dr. Judson C. Hickey, Dr. Louis Boucher, and Dr. Thomas Zwemer; Whereas the goal of the DCG is to prepare students to provide compassionate, innovative oral health care for the citizens of the State of Georgia and beyond by emphasizing education, patient care, research, and service; Whereas 50 years after the DCG welcomed its first class of students, the goal of the DCG remains the same; Whereas the State of Georgia, including the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, and many benefactors generously provided funding for a new state-of-the-art facility for the DCG, which opened in 2011; Whereas the DCG is the sole dental college in the State of Georgia, enrolling nearly 400 students and 60 residents annually; Whereas, as of March 2019, the DCG has 8 residency programs, including advanced education in general dentistry, endodontics, general practice, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics; Whereas the DCG also has a fellowship program in esthetic and implant dentistry; Whereas all of the programs of the DCG provide advanced education in specialized areas of dentistry; and Whereas since 2006 the DCG has been responsible for community outreach and has received funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration that has allowed senior dental students to provide oral health services at more than 25 different clinical sites in underserved areas of the State of Georgia, including in Albany, the greater Atlanta area, Augusta, Columbus, Dalton, Gainesville, Greensboro, Jonesboro, Rochelle, Savannah, and Waynesboro: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University and its distinguished alumni; (2) recognizes the contributions of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University to educating the dentists of the State of Georgia; and (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University and its distinguished alumni.