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Celebrating the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.

Whereas in the 200 years since the first recorded municipal bond was issued by the City of New York to build a canal, municipal bonds have helped build a strong economy and provide for the health and welfare of our citizenry; Whereas three-quarters of all infrastructure investments made in the United States are financed by municipal bonds; Whereas municipal bonds finance infrastructure projects that touch the daily lives of every American citizen and business—roads we drive on, schools and education for our children, affordable family housing, water systems that supply safe drinking water, courthouses, hospitals and clinics to treat the sick, airports and ports that help move products domestically and overseas, and utility plants that power our homes, businesses, and factories; Whereas interest on municipal bonds is exempt from Federal taxation as part of the principle of reciprocal immunity under which the Federal Government is exempt from State and local taxation and State and local governments are exempt from Federal taxation; Whereas the Federal Revenue Act of 1913 codified this principle as part of the Federal income tax by exempting from income tax the interest on municipal bonds; Whereas exempting municipal bond interest from Federal taxation reduces the cost of infrastructure financing by State and local governments; Whereas reduced infrastructure costs for State and local governments allow for greater infrastructure investments and savings passed directly to taxpayers and ratepayers in the form of reduced taxes and fees; Whereas, because of critical infrastructure needs, it is estimated that in 2013, $300 billion of municipal bonds will be issued; Whereas keeping infrastructure costs low is critical for job creation and rebuilding infrastructure is crucial to our Nation’s State and local economies, including power generation, distribution, and transmission; Whereas the ability of municipal bonds and the 100-year precedent of the Federal income tax exemption for municipal bonds provides State and local governments timely access to cost-effective capital; and Whereas the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest is a cost-effective financing vehicle available to State and local governments: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the history of municipal bonds; (2) celebrates the 100-year precedent of the Federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest; and (3) celebrates the important contribution municipal bonds have made to the economic growth and wellbeing in each State and municipality in our great Nation.

Summary: Celebrates the history of municipal bonds, the 100-year precedent of the federal tax exemption for municipal bond interest, and the important contribution municipal bonds have made to economic growth and wellbeing in each state and municipality.
Condemning the anti-Semitic comments of Representative Ilhan Omar from Minnesota.

Whereas in 2012, Representative Omar tweeted, Israel has hypnotized the world, may Allah awaken the people and help them see the evil doings of Israel. Whereas in 2018, Representative Omar posted, Drawing attention to the apartheid Israeli regime is far from hating Jews. Whereas the latest controversial tweets from Representative Omar suggest Jewish people are buying political support. She tweeted It’s all about the Benjamins baby, Whereas Representative Omar stated during a town hall, I want to talk about the political influence in this country that says it is okay to push for the allegiance to a foreign country. Whereas Speaker Nancy Pelosi denounced Representative Omar’s statements saying, We condemn these remarks and call upon Congresswoman Omar to immediately apologize Whereas, on March 7, 2019, Democratic leadership failed to primarily and directly address Representative Omar’s anti-Semitic remarks in a resolution that should have been specifically about anti-Semitism so as to address the rising threat thereof; Whereas Jewish people are subject in the media and political campaigns to numerous other dangerous anti-Semitic myths, including that Jewish people control the United States Government or seek global, political, and financial domination and that Jewish people are obsessed with money; Whereas accusing Jewish people of being more loyal to Israel or to the Jewish community than to the United States constitutes anti-Semitism because it suggests that Jewish citizens cannot be patriotic Americans and trusted neighbors, when Jewish citizens have loyally served our Nation every day since its founding, whether in public or community life or military service; Whereas all Americans, including Jews, Muslims, and Christians and people of all faiths and no faith, have a stake in fighting anti-Semitism, as all Americans have a stake in fighting every form of bigotry and hatred against people based on religion, race, or place of birth and origin; and Whereas Representative Omar’s comments reflect negatively on the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) directly disapproves the anti-Semitic comments made by Representative Omar; (2) rejects the perpetuation of anti-Semitic stereotypes in the United States and around the world, including the pernicious myth of dual loyalty and foreign allegiance, especially in the context of support for the United States-Israel alliance; (3) condemns anti-Semitic acts and statements as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States; and (4) seeks to ensure that the United States will live up to the transcendent principles of tolerance, religious freedom, and equal protection as embodied in the Declaration of Independence and the First and 14th Amendments to the Constitution.

Summary: This resolution declares that the House of Representatives disapproves certain comments of Representative Ilhan Omar from Minnesota.
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2017, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas April 18, 2017, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Summary: Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety. Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
Supporting the designation of March 2019 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Whereas endometriosis is a disease in which the type of tissue that normally grows in the uterus (the endometrium) also grows outside of the uterus; Whereas endometriosis is one of the most common gynecological diseases in women, and occurs in 1 in 10 women of reproductive age; Whereas endometriosis has no known cure; Whereas the cause of endometriosis is not known, but risk factors include having a mother, sister, or daughter with endometriosis, periods that started at an early age, monthly cycles that are short, and menstrual cycles that are heavy and last more than seven days; Whereas the only way currently available to be certain of an endometriosis diagnosis is to have a surgical procedure known as a laparoscopy; Whereas endometriosis primarily affects women in their 30s and 40s, but can affect any woman who menstruates; Whereas women experience a delay from three to eleven years between the first symptoms of pain and the final endometriosis diagnosis, which can lead to lower quality of life and high medical costs; Whereas for many girls and women, endometriosis is a lifelong chronic disease that can affect relationships, school and work, fertility, and daily life; Whereas the primary symptoms of endometriosis include pain and infertility, and many with endometriosis live with debilitating, chronic pain; Whereas endometriosis is one of the three main causes of female infertility, and between 30 and 50 percent of women with endometriosis experience infertility; Whereas health care providers must focus on managing the symptoms of endometriosis, which may include IVF, low-dose oral contraceptives, IUDs, pain killers (NSAIDs), and GnRH therapy; and Whereas there is a need for further research and increased research funding for endometriosis, which could lead to earlier detection and the discovery of the cause of the disease, a reliable, less invasive way to diagnose the disease, more effective ways to manage symptoms, and a cure: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the goals and ideas of Endometriosis Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the need for early detection and treatment of endometriosis, increased education for health care providers, and more culturally competent care; (3) remains committed to supporting and funding endometriosis research for more effective treatments, increasing fertility, and, ultimately, a cure; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideas of Endometriosis Awareness Month. (Endometriosis is a painful condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus.) It also recognizes the need for early detection and treatment of endometriosis, increased education for health care providers, and more culturally competent care.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas during these extraordinarily challenging times, teachers and other education staff have stepped up in new ways and new roles to support their communities and their students; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 3, 2021, through May 7, 2021, are— (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators during this time of crisis by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Summary: This resolution thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning March 5, 2017, as "School Social Work Week".

School Social Work Week Whereas the importance of school social work through the inclusion of school social work programs and services have been recognized in the current authorizations of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 20 U.S.C. 1400 Whereas school social workers serve as critical members of a school’s educational team, playing a central role in creating a positive school climate and vital partnerships between the home, school, and community to ensure student academic success; Whereas school social workers are especially skilled in providing services to students who face serious challenges to school success, including poverty, disability, discrimination, abuse, addiction, bullying, divorce of parents, loss of a loved one, and other barriers to learning; Whereas there is a growing need for local educational agencies to offer the mental health services that school social workers provide when working with families, teachers, principals, community agencies, and other entities to address students’ emotional, physical, and environmental needs so that students may achieve behavioral and academic success; Whereas, to achieve the goal of helping all children reach their optimal levels of potential and achievement, schools must work to remove the emotional, behavioral, and academic barriers that interfere with student success in school; Whereas fewer than 1 in 5 of the children in need of mental health services actually receive these services, and research indicates that school mental health programs improve educational outcomes by decreasing absences, decreasing discipline referrals, and improving academic achievement; Whereas school mental health programs are critical to early identification of mental health problems and in the provision of appropriate services when needed; and Whereas the celebration of School Social Work Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of School Social Work Week (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of school social workers to the successes of students in schools across the Nation; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe School Social Work Week

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of School Social Work Week. Honors the contributions of school social workers to the success of students in schools.
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, and for other purposes.

Whereas June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six Day War and the reunification of Jerusalem; Whereas Jerusalem has been the focal point of Jewish religious devotion and the site of a continuous Jewish presence for over three millennia, with a Jewish majority since at least 1896; Whereas Jerusalem is also a holy city for the Christian and Muslim faiths; Whereas from 1948 to 1967 Jerusalem was a divided city, and Israeli citizens of all faiths as well as Jews of all nationalities were denied access to holy sites in eastern Jerusalem, including the Old City, in which the Western Wall is located; Whereas since 1967, the rights of all faiths have been respected, and people of all faiths have been permitted to visit their holy sites; Whereas Israel has continued to be one of America’s closest and most reliable allies; and Whereas it is the long-standing policy of the United States to see a durable and sustainable peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians resulting in two states: a Jewish, democratic state living side by side next to a demilitarized Palestinian state in peace and security: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem; (2) re-affirms its support for Israel’s commitment to religious freedom and protection of holy sites in Jerusalem; (3) continues to support strengthening the mutually beneficial American-Israeli alliance; (4) commends Egypt and Jordan, former combatant states of the Six Day War, who in subsequent years had the wisdom and courage to embrace a vision of peace and coexistence with Israel and have continued to respect their respective peace agreements; and (5) urges all parties in the Middle East to rededicate themselves to finding a sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results in two states living side by side in peace and security.

Summary: Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Expresses support for: (1) Israel's commitment to religious freedom and protection of holy sites in Jerusalem, and (2) strengthening the American-Israeli alliance. Commends Egypt and Jordan for embracing a vision of peace and coexistence with Israel and continuing to respect their respective peace agreements. Urges all parties in the Middle East to rededicate themselves to finding a sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. 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 the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115–45 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 the Judiciary; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State.
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park.

Whereas the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Everglades National Park will be celebrated on December 6, 2022; Whereas the Everglades is comprised of diverse habitats and a sweeping watershed that includes over 2,500,000 acres of federally protected lands and waters at Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, 14 national wildlife refuges, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and culturally significant Tribal lands for the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida; Whereas the River of Grass is essential for the environment, providing freshwater to nearly 10,000,000 Floridians and protection against hurricanes and floods; Whereas Everglades National Park, the third-largest national park in the lower 48 States, attracts more than 1,000,000 annual visitors who enjoy kayaking hundreds of miles of water trails, biking through pine rocklands, and world-class fishing; Whereas a healthy ecosystem is dependent upon reversing the unintended consequences of past changes to the waters and habitats of the Everglades; Whereas a unique Federal and State intergovernmental partnership is working to restore the Everglades ecosystem along with an army of dedicated people in nonprofits and environmental advocacy groups who care about this vibrant national treasure and are seeing through that it will be passed along to future generations; Whereas recent years of historic Federal investment in Everglades restoration has led to unprecedented momentum in advancing vital projects, including the Everglades Agricultural Area Reservoir; and Whereas poet Campbell McGrath said, It is not ours though it is ours to destroy or preserve, this the kingdom of otter, kingfisher, alligator, heron That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park; and (2) commits to continuing Everglades restoration funding so that the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan can be implemented in a timely manner.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of Everglades National Park in Florida and commits to continuing Everglades restoration funding.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Smith of Missouri, to rank immediately after Mr. Johnson of Ohio. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Russell, to rank immediately after Mr. Grothman. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Bishop of Michigan. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and the Workforce, and (3) Ways and Means.
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 United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way.

That rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. 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 current United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way. There is no more sacred duty than to honor those who pay the ultimate sacrifice, so the moment of silence shall be led by the Speaker of the House or his designee. .

Summary: Amends rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that, 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 in the House of Representatives on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harm's way.