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Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit, respectively, certain documents and other information to the House of Representatives relating to the executive order on the review of designations under the Antiquities Act.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of the Interior is directed, to transmit, to the extent that such documents are in the possession of the President or the Secretary, (in a manner appropriate to classified information, if the President determines appropriate) to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of every document, map, survey, report, record, memorandum, call log, correspondence (electronic and otherwise), and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the executive order on the review of designations under the Antiquities Act (E.O. 13792, April, 26, 2017), including the following: (1) All documents and communications relating to the Secretary of the Interior’s review of all Presidential designations or expansions of designations under the Antiquities Act made since January 1, 1996, as described in the executive order. (2) All documents and communications relating to the Secretary of the Interior’s review of all Presidential designations where the Secretary determined that the designation or expansion was made without adequate public outreach and coordination with relevant stakeholders, as described in the executive order. (3) All documents and communications relating to the interim and final reports to the President, including any recommendations for Presidential actions, legislative proposals, or other actions recommended by the Secretary of the Interior to carry out the policy set forth in section 1 of the executive order. (4) Any meeting or communication that occurred between Secretary Ryan Zinke and President Trump, or their representatives, relating to the recommendations or reports required by the executive order.

Summary: Requests the President and directs the Department of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents and communications that refer or relate to Executive Order 13792, dated April 26, 2017, which requires Interior to review designations or expansions of certain national monuments under the Antiquities Act since 1996.
Recognizing the 83rd anniversary of the groundbreaking of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Whereas, on December 3, 1940, the Army broke ground near Rolla, Missouri; Whereas the post was named for Major General Leonard Wood, who was not only a military hero awarded the Medal of Honor, but also a surgeon; Whereas, in March of 1941, the first elements of an Engineer Replacement Training Center arrived at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Whereas, during World War II, more than 300,000 soldiers passed through Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, on the way to perform military service; Whereas, currently, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, trains 80,000 members of the Armed Forces and civilians each year; and Whereas Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, is a prestigious military installation that trains nearly every branch of the Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the 83rd anniversary of the groundbreaking of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 83rd anniversary of the groundbreaking of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,790,750 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $6,311,500 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 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 Science, Space, and Technology for the 117th Congress.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any 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 Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) one motion to recommit. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1431) to amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications, public participation.
Supporting the designation of the third week of November, November 14 to November 20, 2021, as "TED Awareness Week".

TED Awareness Week Whereas the National Institutes of Health defines a rare disease as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States; Whereas currently there are approximately 7,000 rare diseases impacting almost 30,000,000 Americans; Whereas thyroid eye disease (TED) is a serious, progressive, and rare autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy muscle and fat tissue behind the eye, causing inflammation and scar tissue to form; Whereas people living with TED often have debilitating symptoms of eye bulging, double vision, blurred vision, pain, and facial disfigurement, and in severe cases, TED can lead to blindness; Whereas people living with TED are often impacted by long-term functional, psychosocial, and economic burdens, including the inability to work or perform activities of daily living; Whereas the exact underlying process by which TED occurs is not fully understood, and TED is a serious, vision-threatening condition that can get worse over time; Whereas TED is a rare disease and is estimated to have a prevalence of 16 per 100,000 women in the United States, and 2.9 per 100,000 men in the United States; Whereas a diagnosis of TED is based upon identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests; and Whereas there is a genetic component to the condition, and people who have a family member with the disease or a family member with an autoimmune disease are at a greater risk of developing the condition: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes those leading advocacy organizations, including the Autoimmune Association and Prevent Blindness, that are engaged in disease awareness and patient support about TED, and supports the designation of a TED Awareness Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of TED Awareness Week. Thyroid eye disease (TED) is a rare, progressive autoimmune condition that may result in pain, facial disfigurement, and vision impairment.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding preserving the rights of employers and employees regarding coverage through association health plans.

Whereas for decades association health plans have provided employers and employees with access to high-quality, affordable coverage; Whereas this coverage should be preserved as it meets the goal of ensuring access to quality, affordable health care; and Whereas the Affordable Care Act should not be interpreted by the Federal Government and State governments in a way that destroys health insurance markets: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government and State governments should carry out the law in a way that preserves the rights of employers and employees to maintain health insurance coverage through association health plans; and (2) the Affordable Care Act should not be construed to supersede State law that establishes, implements, or continues in effect any standard or requirement solely relating to health insurance issuers in connection with association health plans except to the extent that such standard or requirement prevents the application of an explicit requirement of Federal law.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government and state governments should carry out the Affordable Care Act in a way that preserves the rights of employers and employees to maintain health insurance coverage through association health plans.
Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2019, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Women Veterans Appreciation Day Whereas, throughout all periods of the history of the United States, women have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve freedom and liberty for— (1) the people of the United States; and (2) the allies of the United States; Whereas women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901, but have informally served since the inception of the United States military; Whereas women have served honorably and with valor, including— (1) disguised as male soldiers during the American Revolution and the Civil War; (2) as nurses during World War I and World War II; and (3) as combat helicopter pilots in Afghanistan; Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute approximately 15 percent of United States Armed Forces personnel on active duty, including— (1) nearly 19 percent of active duty personnel in the Air Force; (2) 18 percent of active duty personnel in the Navy; (3) 14 percent of active duty personnel in the Army; (4) 8 percent of active duty personnel in the Marine Corps; and (5) nearly 15 percent of active duty personnel in the Coast Guard; Whereas, as of May 2019, women constitute nearly 21 percent of personnel in the National Guard and Reserves; Whereas by 2020— (1) the population of women veterans is expected to reach 2,000,000, which represents an exponential increase from 1,100,000 in 1980; and (2) women veterans are expected to constitute more than 10 percent of the total veteran population; Whereas the United States is proud of and appreciates the service of all women veterans who have demonstrated great skill, sacrifice, and commitment to defending the principles upon which the United States was founded and which the United States continues to uphold; Whereas women veterans have unique stories and should be encouraged to share their recollections through the Veterans History Project, which has worked since 2000 to collect and share the personal accounts of wartime veterans in the United States; and Whereas, by expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day (1) highlight the growing presence of women in the Armed Forces and the National Guard; and (2) pay respect to women veterans for their dutiful military service: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of Women Veterans Appreciation Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.
Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of members to joint committee of congress on the library and joint committee on printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Butterfield. (2) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (3) Mr. Loudermilk. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Raskin. (2) Ms. Leger Fernandez. (3) Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois. (4) Mr. Loudermilk. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.
Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in.

Whereas February 1, 2022, is the 62d anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-in; Whereas Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), Franklin McCain, and David Richmond are the members of the Greensboro Four; Whereas the Greensboro Four attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Whereas the Greensboro Four were refused service at the F.W. Woolworth cafeteria in Greensboro, North Carolina, on February 1, 1960; Whereas the Greensboro Four ignited a movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South; Whereas the Greensboro Four were joined by female students from Bennett College and Greensboro Women’s College; Whereas the sit-ins spread nationwide with over 700,000 people participating, including students, clergymen, and citizens, both White and Black; Whereas the protests resulted in more than 3,000 arrests; Whereas the Greensboro Four remained peaceful throughout the 6-month sit-in; and Whereas the Woolworth Lunch Counter was integrated on July 26, 1960: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the Greensboro Four for their contribution to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students in the civil rights movement coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee; (2) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation; and (3) encourages all States to include in their educational curriculum the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the contribution of the Greensboro Four to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee. The resolution (1) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation, and (2) encourages states to include the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in their educational curricula.
Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

Whereas hexavalent chromium, also referred to as chromium-6, was found at elevated levels in the drinking water sources of over 200,000,000 Americans in all 50 States; Whereas in 2008, the National Toxicology Program found that ingestion of hexavalent chromium was shown to cause increased incidences of cancer in laboratory rats and mice; Whereas in 2010, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment set a public health goal for hexavalent chromium of 0.02 parts per billion in drinking water; Whereas in 2010, New Jersey's Drinking Water Quality Institute drafted a health-based maximum contaminant level for hexavalent chromium of 0.07 parts per billion in drinking water; Whereas in 2016, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services established a health based screening level for hexavalent chromium of 0.07 parts per billion in drinking water; Whereas between 2014 and 2016, the levels of hexavalent chromium in test results collected by the Environmental Protection Agency for the zip code 77099 contained areas that exceeded 6.0 parts per billion based on analysis from the Environmental Working Group, one of the leading environmental research organizations in the United States; Whereas the Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of drafting a toxicological review of acceptable levels of hexavalent chromium found in drinking water; and Whereas all Americans deserve access to clean drinking water: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens; (2) encourages State and local governments to collaborate and set reasonable standards for hexa­va­lent chromium in drinking water to ensure the safety of their constituents; (3) encourages the Environmental Protection Agency to complete their health review and establish standards for hexavalent chromium found in drinking water; (4) encourages consideration of a tax break for persons living in areas that exceed standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency who purchase a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium; and (5) encourages appropriate agencies at all levels of government to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens, such as hexavalent chromium.In addition, this resolution encourages state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water, consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium, and government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Assyrian Genocide.

Whereas the Ottoman Empire committed the crime of genocide against the Assyrian people, killing at least 300,000 innocent Assyrians during the time of the First World War; Whereas Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term genocide Whereas the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–441 strengthening diplomatic response and the effective use of foreign assistance to support appropriate transitional justice measures, including criminal accountability, for past atrocities Whereas the resilience and endurance of the Assyrian people is still commendable and praiseworthy, despite being victims of an ethnocide that is being continued by the Islamic State; Whereas American families continue to feel the effects of the Assyrian Genocide, including families that have never been reunited since; Whereas recognition and commemoration of a genocide is critical to efforts to prevent both future genocides and further harm to the group upon which the genocide was committed; and Whereas the Assyrian Genocide remains unrecognized by many countries and organizations across the globe, including the United States: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the policy of the United States to— (1) commemorate the Assyrian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance; (2) reject efforts to enlist, engage, or otherwise associate the United States Government with denial of the Assyrian Genocide or any other genocide; (3) call upon the Republic of Turkey to officially recognize the Assyrian Genocide; and (4) encourage education and public understanding of the facts of the Assyrian Genocide, including the United States role in the humanitarian relief effort, and the relevance of the Assyrian Genocide to modern-day crimes against humanity.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the Assyrian Genocide and urges Turkey to officially recognize the Assyrian Genocide.
Expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2022, as "Gold Star Father's Day".

Gold Star Father’s Day Whereas thousands of men and women have laid down their lives to defend the liberty and soul of our Nation, and families of fallen members of the Armed Forces have lost their loved ones in service to our country; Whereas families of members of the Armed Forces demonstrate a different kind of heroism, supporting children and family members while loved ones are deployed, sacrificing holidays with members who are serving overseas, and facing each day knowing their loved one might be in danger and could never return home; Whereas, before the Iraq war, the United States had lost over 1,300,000 members of the Armed Forces during wartime, and, since October 2001, over 4,400 members of the Armed Forces have lost their lives serving this country, leaving thousands of family members behind; Whereas, in 2015, the Gold Star Fathers Act was signed into law to ensure Gold Star Fathers were eligible for the same benefits guaranteed to mothers of fallen or permanently disabled members of the Armed Forces, honoring their sacrifice and loss, but this legislation did not designate a Gold Star Father’s Day; Whereas, in 1936, Congress designated the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother’s Day; Whereas President Donald Trump designated September 24, 2017, as Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day, and President Barack Obama proclaimed September 25, 2016, as Gold Star Mother’s and Family Day; Whereas, on March 24, 2017, the Georgia House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 723, recognizing November 9 as Georgia Gold Star Father’s Day; Whereas Father’s Day honors and celebrates fatherhood and the unique bonds between a father and his children; and Whereas the goals of Gold Star Father’s Day (1) honor and celebrate fathers who have lost children in service to the United States; (2) honor fathers of fallen members of the Armed Forces and recognize that they, as parents, have experienced extraordinary and unimaginable loss; (3) recognize the need to support families of members of the Armed Forces throughout the United States; and (4) honor the courage of fathers who understand the true price of freedom and now face Father’s Day without their child or children: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Gold Star Father’s Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Gold Star Father's Day.
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

That the Senate be informed that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled; that Nancy Pelosi, a Representative from the State of California, has been elected Speaker; and that Karen L. Haas, a citizen of the State of Maryland, has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution informs the Senate that Nancy Pelosi has been elected Speaker of the House and that Karen L. Haas has been elected Clerk.