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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform, National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the Alliance for Excellent Education have declared the month of March 2019 as National Middle Level Education Month; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation’s educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents enter school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators who are knowledgeable and prepared to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas neuroscience indicates that the majority of middle grades students are in a critical stage of brain development that promotes productive adulthood; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, lifelong influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas research has found that middle level education is underfunded creating a missing middle Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be lifelong learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2019 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to visit schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation’s young adolescents.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month. The resolution (1) recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group, and (2) encourages people to observe such month by visiting and celebrating schools that are responsible for educating the nation's young adolescents.
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2022, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Chuck Brown Day Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the Godfather of Go-Go go-go Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away at the age of 75 on May 16, 2012, was a resident of the District of Columbia most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that the District of Columbia has always been the hometown of talented artists, among them Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown’s musical catalog spans 22 studio albums over 3 decades; Whereas Chuck Brown’s hit Bustin’ Loose Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love We Got This Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go has been passed from generation to generation with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians, such as the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U. Whereas Chuck Brown was so committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia that he played a concert on a very hot, humid day on the United States Capitol Grounds in 2010; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street located near the historic, modernized Howard Theatre for Chuck Brown; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a park located at 2901 20th Street NE, for Chuck Brown; Whereas go-go serves as the soundtrack for the Don’t Mute DC Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a devoted father and family man; Whereas Chuck Brown was a great, multitalented musician who brought joy through his music, never stopping until his death; and Whereas August 22, 2022, is Chuck Brown’s birthday: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Chuck Brown Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day and honors Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
To refer H.R. 3068, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, the Indian trust-related claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan as well as its individual members.

1492 2509 1. Referral Pursuant to section 1492 A Bill relating to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan, 2. Proceeding and report Upon receipt of the bill, the chief judge shall— (1) proceed according to the provisions of sections 1492 2509 (2) report back to the House of Representatives, at the earliest practicable date, providing— (A) findings of fact and conclusions of law that are sufficient to inform the Congress of the nature, extent, and character of the Indian-trust related claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its tribal members for compensation as legal or equitable claims against the United States other than the legal claims that are pending in the Court of Federal Claims on the date of enactment of this resolution; and (B) the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the claimants.

Summary: Refers the bill (H.R. 3068) entitled "Relating to members of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan" to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the tribe and its members have Indian trust-related legal or equitable claims against the United States other than the legal claims pending in such Court on the date of enactment of this resolution. Directs the chief judge, notwithstanding any statute of limitations, to report back to the House of Representatives providing: (1) findings of fact and conclusions of law to inform Congress of the nature, extent, and character of the Indian-trust related claims of such Band and its tribal members for compensation in such legal or equitable claims against the United States; and (2) the amount, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to such claimants.
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Clark of Massachusetts. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified named Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in his possession relating to the amount of funding previously enacted and currently unspent in certain public laws.

That the President is requested to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in his possession relating to the amount of funding previously enacted and currently unspent provided in the following laws: (1) The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 ( Public Law 116–123 (2) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( Public Law 116–127 (3) The CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 (4) The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act ( Public Law 116–139 (5) Division N (relating to additional coronavirus response and relief) of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Public Law 116–260

Summary: This resolution requests that the President transmit to the House of Representatives documents related to the amount of funding that was provided in specified laws regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and is currently unspent. The specified laws include the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act); the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; and Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the chair of a committee or subcommittee to recognize members at a meeting of the committee or subcommittee in the order in which they seek recognition.

That clause 2 of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding the following: (q) During a meeting of a committee or subcommittee, the chair shall recognize members in the order in which they seek recognition. .

Summary: This resolution requires that a chair of a committee or subcommittee recognize Members in the order in which they seek recognition (currently, committees and subcommittees have discretion in determining the order of recognition).
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to third-party charges on consumer telephone bills.

Whereas telephone companies are required to permit third parties to bill for services on a consumer’s monthly telephone bill in certain circumstances; Whereas “cramming” is the act of placing unauthorized charges on a wireline, wireless, or bundled services telephone bill of a consumer; Whereas the Federal Communications Commission estimates that cramming has harmed tens of millions of people in the United States; and Whereas existing protections against cramming have not prevented harm to consumers: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that protections against cramming should be improved and consumers should be empowered to stop unwanted third-party charges on their telephone bills. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that protections against cramming should be improved and consumers should be empowered to stop unwanted third-party charges on their telephone bills.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week.

Whereas, on June 22, 1944, in demonstration of the full support of the United States for the transition of members of the Armed Forces to civilian life, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284), more commonly known as the G.I. Bill of Rights Whereas such Act made available to 16,000,000 veterans who served in the Armed Forces during World War II immediate financial support and transformational education and home loan programs; Whereas such Act contributed 450,000 engineers, 240,000 accountants, 238,000 teachers, 91,000 scientists, 67,000 doctors, 122,000 dentists, 17,000 writers and editors, and thousands of other professionals to the workforce of the United States; Whereas this combination of opportunities changed the social and economic fabric of the United States, with a 1988 report from the Subcommittee on Education and Health of the Joint Economic Committee of Congress concluding that for every $1 the United States invested in such Act, $6.90 was returned in growth to the economy of the United States; Whereas such Act expressed the duty, responsibility, and desire of a grateful United States to see to it that those who served on active duty in the Armed Forces are afforded every opportunity to become disciplined forces for United States prosperity and progress, through economic opportunity and investment; Whereas Congress enacted subsequent Acts to provide educational assistance to new generations of veterans, including the Veterans’ Readjustment Benefits Act of 1966 ( Public Law 89–358 Public Law 94–502 Public Law 98–525 Public Law 110–252 Whereas the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, is an appropriate week to designate as National GI Bill Commemoration Week That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the achievements of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284) in democratizing higher education, establishing greater citizenship through economic empowerment, and empowering a generation that would serve for decades to guide the transformation of the United States into a global force for good; and (2) affirms Congress’ responsibility to be faithful stewards of educational assistance provided under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to ensure that such assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.

Summary: Honors the achievements of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 in democratizing higher education and affirms Congress's responsibility to ensure that veterans educational assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.
Expressing support for the recognition of August 14 through August 20, 2022, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", the national event celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

Warehouse Worker Recognition Week Whereas pandemic-related consumer spending increases have caused rapid expansion in the logistics industry; Whereas supply chain disruptions have impacted the logistics industry; Whereas warehouse workers have overcome unprecedented challenges in the workplace; Whereas warehouse workers work around the clock, with little to no rest, all while too often being the victims of wage theft and the lowest paid workers, with no retirement or medical benefits; Whereas warehouse workers in the summer months work in dangerously hot conditions, and as a result of working around the clock to meet the demand, warehouse workers can suffer from muscle cramps, sweat through their clothes, become dehydrated, and feel faint; Whereas warehouses in the Inland Empire manage distribution for most goods traveling through the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, which receive 40 percent of the Nation’s imports; Whereas warehousing positions in the Inland Empire grew 28 percent between February 2020 and October 2021; Whereas there are nearly 2,000,000 warehouse workers in the United States; and Whereas warehouse workers help individuals and communities through— (1) assisting in the supply chain; (2) helping to transport goods; and (3) packing, processing, and moving inventory: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of Warehouse Worker Recognition Week (2) encourages increased awareness of the contributions of warehouse workers; (3) acknowledges that warehouse workers are front line workers, sacrificing their own lives to help Americans survive the pandemic; and (4) recommits to work together to reduce injuries and support the needs of these front line workers.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Warehouse Worker Recognition Week.
Thanking all election officials and workers for the tireless energy and sacrifice they made to ensure that the November 2020 election ran smoothly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whereas elections are the foundation of the United States democracy; Whereas the force of election officials and election workers, whose tireless efforts to make such elections possible, have faced unique challenges this year as they prepared for a projected record turnout amid the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas election workers— (1) open and close the polls; (2) ensure that only a qualified voter is permitted to vote and that each qualified voter is permitted to vote once and only once; (3) give instructions in the method of voting when requested by a voter; (4) give assistance to illiterate and physically disabled voters; (5) maintain order in the polling place throughout early voting and election day voting; (6) tally the vote after the polls are closed; and (7) certify the election results in individual precincts; Whereas considering that in the November 2018 election, there were more than 200,000 polling places in use on election day, and more than 600,000 poll workers provided assistance to voters, the administration of the November 2020 during a pandemic was a notable undertaking; Whereas according to a 2018 report by the Election Assistance Commission, in the November 2018 election, Forty-five States reported a total of 637,713 poll workers assisting at polling places during election day for the 2018 general election. These States reported deploying an average of 8.0 poll workers per polling place on election day, an average that has been largely the same since the 2012 election. Whereas a new cohort of election workers emerged and volunteered for the November 2020 election due to the risk that COVID–19 presented for the typical election worker population; Whereas the November 2020 election voter turnout far surpassed the November 2018 election, and election workers were integral to the successful November 2020 election; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic created unprecedented complexities in the administration of the election requiring election officials to protect the safety of election workers and the voting public while conducting accurate and timely elections; and Whereas the Election Assistance Commission also recognized November 1 through November 7, 2020, as National Election Official and Election Worker Appreciation Week to recognize the essential work election officials and election workers do to ensure a safe, secure, accessible, and accurate election that protects the health of voters and our democracy: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives thanks all election officials and workers for the tireless energy and sacrifice they made to ensure that the November 2020 election ran smoothly amidst the COVID–19 pandemic.

Summary: This resolution thanks election officials and workers for their efforts to ensure that the November 2020 election ran smoothly during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Recognizing and honoring Daniel Penny of West Islip, New York, for his heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety.

Whereas, on May 1, 2023, ex-Marine Daniel Penny rode on the F Train in Manhattan, where he encountered Jordan Neely; Whereas Jordan Neely, an individual arrested 42 times by the New York Police Department, including for dragging a 7-year-old girl across a street and physically assaulting a 67-year-old woman, began throwing trash at passengers and, according to one witness, told individuals that he was willing to kill and go to jail; Whereas this witness further indicated that people that travel the subway see and hear everything—this was different. And frightening … people were gravitating toward the exit doors, and we couldn’t get out because we were still between stations … people exited quickly [when we pulled in], and people were trying to call 911 when they were in the train … I sensed danger. Whereas Daniel Penny, with disregard for his personal well-being, quickly intervened to protect train passengers from an active threat; Whereas the aforementioned witness also stated, this isn’t about race. This is about people of all colors who were very, very afraid and a man who stepped in to help them. Whereas, for doing so, leftist activists have condemned Penny as a White supremacist vigilante That the House of Representatives recognizes and honors Daniel Penny of West Islip, New York, for his heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety.

Summary: This resolution recognizes and honors Daniel Penny of West Islip, NY, for his heroism and courage in apprehending a threat to public safety.
Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2019, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on misconduct that was harmful to the United States; Whereas the Continental Congress unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing Government records and authorizing payment for legal expenses incurred by the whistleblowers incurred in defending against a retaliatory criminal libel lawsuit brought against them; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the Members of the Continental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read: Resolved, That it is the duty of all persons in the service of the United States, as well as all other the inhabitants thereof, to give the earliest information to Congress or other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds or misdemeanors committed by any officers or persons in the service of these states, which may come to their knowledge Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas in providing the proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save the taxpayers of the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution of the United States, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it That the House— (1) designates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by— (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal right of a United States citizen to blow the whistle (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.

Summary: This resolution designates National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.