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Expressing support for designation of November 2017, as "National Bladder Health Month".

National Bladder Health Month Whereas tens of millions of people in the United States are affected by bladder diseases and conditions including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, underactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, nocturia, urinary tract infections, bladder cancer, urotrauma, and neurogenic bladder; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions have a significant impact on health and quality of life, contributing to decreased physical activity (which can increase obesity levels and risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease), depression, social isolation, falls, sexual dysfunction, loss of self-esteem, hospitalizations, nursing home admissions, and even death; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions result in costs to the United States economy estimated at more than $70,000,000,000 annually; Whereas bladder problems are highly stigmatized, and open dialogue generated by Bladder Health Month can reduce stigma and empower providers and patients to have much-needed conversations about bladder health; Whereas medical and behavioral research to better understand and maintain bladder health and treat bladder diseases is critically needed, yet poorly recognized; Whereas bladder diseases and conditions are common in military veterans; Whereas more than 1 in 10 military servicemembers injured in Afghanistan and Iraq have urotrauma Whereas 1 in 3 younger women veterans report overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, and painful bladder symptoms; Whereas more than 3/4 Whereas bladder cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer among Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System patients; Whereas preventative campaigns and measures for diseases and conditions this extensive and expensive are routine and accepted in common medical, societal, and public health practice, yet none exists in a large, systematic fashion for bladder health; and Whereas November 2017 would be an appropriate month to designate as National Bladder Health Month That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Bladder Health Month

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Bladder Health Month.
Expressing support for States to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act to close the Medicaid coverage gap.

Whereas more than 2,200,000 low-income, uninsured adults fall into the Medicaid coverage gap because State governments have been unable to reach a consensus on expansion; Whereas closing the Medicaid coverage gap will reduce the national uninsured rate by nearly 10 percent; Whereas closing the Medicaid coverage gap will generate upward of $5,000,000,000 in revenue for State and local governments and nearly $130,000,000,000 for the Federal Government to reinvest in our communities; Whereas closing the Medicaid coverage gap will prevent hospital closures, particularly in rural areas that have seen more than 150 hospital closures in the last decade; Whereas hospitals were 6 times less likely to close in States that expanded Medicaid between 2008 and 2016; Whereas financial margins for hospitals improved by 33 percent because uncompensated care spending dropped following Medicaid expansion in the first 36 States to adopt it; Whereas 39 States governed by both Democratic and Republican elected officials have already adopted Medicaid expansion; Whereas it is unreasonable to expect an individual earning less than $13,000 per year to afford health insurance, regardless of employment status; Whereas 1 American who falls into the Medicaid coverage gap dies per day without access to lifesaving health care; Whereas communities of color have been disproportionately disadvantaged by the failure to expand Medicaid and close the coverage gap; and Whereas Congress has a responsibility to provide accessible, high-quality health care to all Americans regardless of socioeconomic status: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the remaining 11 States that have yet to expand Medicaid and close the Medicaid coverage gap to do so; (2) expresses support for H.R. 31, the COVER Now Act, as a temporary measure to close the Medicaid coverage gap; (3) recognizes the economic and health care benefits of expanding Medicaid for hospitals, health care workers, the low-income, nonelderly, uninsured population in the coverage gap, and the labor market; and (4) will support the cause of expanding Medicaid to uninsured Americans in the coverage gap unless and until the 11 nonexpansion States move forward with expansion.

Summary: This resolution urges states that have not yet expanded Medicaid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to do so. It also expresses support for H.R. 31, which establishes a demonstration program to allow local governments to provide health benefits to the Medicaid expansion population in states that have not expanded Medicaid.
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from June 29, 2018, through July 9, 2018.

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. 6157) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes. 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 available pro forma amendments described in section 3 of House Resolution 961. 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 except amendments described in section 3 of House Resolution 961, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such further amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill, as amended, 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. 2. On any legislative day during the period from June 29, 2018, through July 9, 2018— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019). Makes it in order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during July 2018.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.

Whereas, on June 18, 2015, the United States Supreme Court correctly concluded in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc. (No. 14–144; 576 U.S., 135 S. Ct. 2239) that messages on State license plates constitute government speech Whereas the Court also held that it is within the authority of a State such as Texas to reject messages on State-issued license plates, such as a depiction of the Confederate battle flag, that offend the sensibilities of its citizens; Whereas divisive symbols, license plates, specialty license plates, replicas, and flags on public buildings or government property, which constitute government speech Whereas the role of government is to promote equal protection under the Constitution and combat fear, oppression, and intimidation; Whereas these divisive symbols have historically targeted and perpetuated fear, oppression, and intimidation of certain groups of Americans; Whereas the continued existence of these divisive symbols as government speech Whereas the United States can only be a perfect union where all are and feel equally protected under the law; and Whereas equal protection under the law promotes a more perfect union, fairness, tolerance, peace, and a sense of community oneness, all unalienable rights enshrined in the Constitution: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union— (1) through avoidance of government speech (2) by immediately abating the use of government speech (3) by promoting tolerance and unity by taking actions to ensure that government speech

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union: through avoidance of "government speech" (as the state of Texas did in Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc.) that promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation; by abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of American society; and by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, or intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbol.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States policy should encourage Russian soldiers to abandon Putin's war with Ukraine, and that Russian soldiers who defect should be granted expedited admission to the United States as refugees if they clear all applicable vetting and security procedures.

Whereas, on February 24, 2022, the Russian military began a shameless full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including carrying out attacks on cities with ballistic missiles, artillery, and tanks; Whereas Russia has conscripted involuntary soldiers serving in its military; Whereas there are reports that over 5,000 Russian troops have been killed or captured as of March 1, 2022; Whereas there are reports of Russian soldiers abandoning military equipment; Whereas captured Russian soldiers have expressed confusion as to the purpose of the war with Ukraine; Whereas Russian military authorities have threatened physical abuse or worse to enforce discipline in some units; Whereas Russian soldiers could be executed for desertion; Whereas Russian soldiers and citizens have reported that they initially believed the Russian military was only conducting training exercises; Whereas Russian soldiers may not and should not agree with Putin’s unjust war in Ukraine; Whereas Ukraine has offered amnesty and compensation for Russian soldiers who surrender; Whereas soldiers who defect can be considered refugees by the United Nations; and Whereas the United States has expedited procedures for immigration for other refugees: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that United States policy should— (1) encourage Russian soldiers to abandon Putin’s war with Ukraine, and that Russian soldiers who defect should be granted expedited admission to the United States as refugees if they clear all applicable vetting and security procedures; and (2) incentivize Russian soldiers to turn over any Russian military equipment to Ukraine as part of their surrender, by providing compensation to such a soldier in an amount not more than $100,000, in accordance with the value of such equipment.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that U.S. policy should encourage Russian soldiers to abandon Vladimir Putin's war with Ukraine, grant defecting Russian soldiers expedited admission to the United States as refugees if they clear all applicable vetting and security procedures; and incentivize Russian soldiers to turn over any Russian military equipment to Ukraine as part of their surrender, by providing compensation to such a soldier in an amount not more than $100,000, in accordance with the value of such equipment.
Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and supporting the designation of October 2019 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

National Dyslexia Awareness Month Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell; Whereas, the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; and Whereas, October 2019 is an appropriate month to designate as National Dyslexia Awareness Month That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Whereas the last Sunday in September— (1) is designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mother’s Day Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother’s Day Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by— (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating the lives of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Georgia.

Whereas Georgia is a valued friend of the United States and has repeatedly demonstrated its commitment to advancing the mutual interests of both countries, including the deployment of Georgian forces as part of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Afghanistan and the Multi-National Force in Iraq; Whereas the European Deterrence Initiative builds the partnership capacity of Georgia so it can work more closely with the United States and NATO, as well as provide for its own defense; Whereas in addition to the European Deterrence Initiative, Georgia’s participation in the NATO initiative Partnership for Peace is paramount to interoperability with the United States and NATO, and establishing a more peaceful environment in the region; and Whereas despite the losses suffered, as a NATO partner of ISAF, Georgia is committed to the Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan with the fourth-largest contingent on the ground: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms United States support for Georgia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally-recognized borders, and does not recognize the independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by the Russian Federation; and (2) supports continued cooperation between the United States and Georgia and the efforts of the Government of Georgia to provide for the defense of its people and sovereign territory.

Summary: Expresses the sense that the House of Representatives: (1) reaffirms Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders, (2) does not recognize the independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by the Russian Federation, and (3) supports efforts to provide for Georgia's defense of its people and sovereign territory.
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

Whereas socialist ideology necessitates a concentration of power that has time and time again collapsed into Communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships; Whereas socialism has repeatedly led to famine and mass murders, and the killing of over 100,000,000 people worldwide; Whereas many of the greatest crimes in history were committed by socialist ideologues, including Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel Castro, Pol Pot, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Un, Daniel Ortega, Hugo Chavez, and Nicolás Maduro; Whereas tens of millions died in the Bolshevik Revolution, at least 10,000,000 people were sent to the gulags in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), and millions more starved in the Terror-Famine (Holodomor) in Ukraine; Whereas between 15,000,000 and 55,000,000 people starved to death in the wake of famine and devastation caused by the Great Leap Forward in China; Whereas the socialist experiment in Cambodia led to the killing fields in which over a million people were gruesomely murdered; Whereas up to 3,500,000 people have starved in North Korea, dividing a land of freedom from a land of destitution; Whereas the Castro regime in Cuba expropriated the land of Cuban farmers and the businesses of Cuban entrepreneurs, stealing their possessions and their livelihoods, and exiling millions with nothing but the clothes on their backs; Whereas the implementation of socialism in Venezuela has turned a once-prosperous nation into a failed state with the world’s highest rate of inflation; Whereas the author of the Declaration of Independence, President Thomas Jefferson, wrote, To take from one, because it is thought that his own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to spare to others, who, or whose fathers have not exercised equal industry and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association, the guarantee to every one of a free exercise of his industry, and the fruits acquired by it. Whereas the Father of the Constitution is not a just government, nor is property secure under it, where the property which a man has in his personal safety and personal liberty, is violated by arbitrary seizures of one class of citizens for the service of the rest Whereas the United States of America was founded on the belief in the sanctity of the individual, to which the collectivistic system of socialism in all of its forms is fundamentally and necessarily opposed: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States of America.

Summary: This resolution denounces socialism and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.