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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding certain provisions of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2642 relating to the Secretary of Agriculture's administration of tariff-rate quotas for raw and refined sugar.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the managers on the part of the House of the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2642 (an Act to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes) should advance provisions to repeal the Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas language as added by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and thus restore the Secretary of Agriculture’s authority to manage supplies of sugar throughout the marketing year to meet domestic demand at reasonable prices.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House managers of the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 2642 (Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013) should advance provisions to repeal the Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas language as added by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and thus restore the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to manage sugar supplies to meet domestic demand at reasonable prices.
Supporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.

Whereas the United States Department of Justice issued a report titled, Police Officer Body-Worn Cameras (1) increased transparency and citizen views of police legitimacy; (2) improved behavior and civility among both police officers and citizens; and (3) increased evidentiary benefits that expedite resolution of citizen complaints or lawsuits and improving evidence for arrest and prosecution; and Whereas the University of Cambridge’s Institute of Criminology conducted a 12-month study on the use of body-worn cameras used by law enforcement in the United Kingdom and estimated that the cameras led to a 50 percent reduction in use of force, and in addition, complaints against police fell approximately by 90 percent: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes all law enforcement agencies and officers for their tireless work to protect us and make our communities safer; (2) recognizes the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect both citizens and police; and (3) encourages State and local law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras, including policies and protocols to handle privacy, storage, and other relevant concerns.

Summary: Recognizes: (1) law enforcement agencies and officers for protecting us and making our communities safer; and (2) the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect citizens and police. Encourages law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras.
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation and celebrating the long history of the Alabama Farmers Federation serving as the voice for Alabama agriculture and forestry.

Whereas created by farmers, led by farmers, and dedicated to serve farmers, the Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921; Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation founded Alfa Insurance in 1946 to provide quality and affordable fire insurance to federation members, and has worked to expand coverage to more than 1,000,000 customers in 11 States; Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation, with more than 360,000 members and 67 county Farmers Federations, has grown to become the largest farmer-led organization in the State of Alabama; Whereas the mission of the Alabama Farmers Federation is to serve farmers by promoting the economic, social and educational interests of all Alabamians Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation fulfills that mission by— (1) representing farm and forestry families of Alabama for the purpose of formulating action to support farmers, forestry, and rural communities; (2) improving agricultural production, education, leadership development, marketing, and public policy; and (3) promoting the well-being of the people of the State of Alabama; Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation has represented the interests of farmers with respect to the consideration and enactment of all major legislation impacting farmers since the founding of the Alabama Farmers Federation; and Whereas the Alabama Farmers Federation plays a vital role in promoting the well-being of the people of Alabama by— (1) analyzing issues faced by farm and forestry families; and (2) formulating action to achieve the goals of farm and forestry families: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation; (2) recognizes the Alabama Farmers Federation for 100 years of promoting the farm and forestry interests for the benefit of the people of the State of Alabama; and (3) applauds the Alabama Farmers Federation for its past, present, and future efforts to advocate for agricultural and forestry interests that are critical to the State of Alabama.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Alabama Farmers Federation and recognizes its efforts to promote and advocate for the agricultural and forestry interests of Alabama.
Recognizing the accomplishments of professional surfer and surfwear executive Danny Kwock.

Whereas Danny Kwock was born in 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii; Whereas, at age 8, Danny Kwock began surfing in Waikiki, Hawaii; Whereas, at age 12, Danny Kwock moved to Newport Beach, California, and began surfing at the Wedge; Whereas Danny Kwock joined the Western Surfing Association, the longest running amateur surfing association in the United States, in Huntington Beach, California; Whereas while attending high school in Newport Beach, Danny Kwock signed sponsorship deals with Quiksilver, Rip Curl, and McCoy Surfboards; Whereas Danny Kwock was one of the leaders of the California New Wave surfers in the late 1970s and early 1980s; Whereas, in 1986, Danny Kwock was named Marketing Director for Quiksilver; Whereas Danny Kwock helped develop the Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau contest at Waimea Bay, Hawaii, that was first held in 1984; Whereas Danny Kwock helped develop the Men Who Ride Mountains contest at Maverick’s, one of the wildest, heaviest, most dangerous big-wave spots on Earth, first held in 1999 in California; Whereas Danny Kwok helped bring future world surfing champions Kelly Slater and Lisa Andersen to the Quiksilver team; and Whereas, in 2002, Kwock was named President of Quicksilver’s new Quicksilver Entertainment division: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the accomplishments of professional surfer and surfwear executive Danny Kwock and his important role in establishing coastal Orange County as a focal point of the surf industry.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the accomplishments of professional surfer and surfwear executive Danny Kwock and his role in establishing coastal Orange County, California, as a focal point of the surf industry.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023.

That clause 2(a) of rule V of the Rules of the House of Represenatives is amended by adding at the end the following: The recording and broadcasting performed pursuant to this clause shall ensure the possible coverage of floor proceedings that are least as transparent as the broadcasts that occured on January 3–6, 2023, at the beginning of the 118th Congress. .

Summary: This resolution revises House rules to require that the recording and broadcasting coverage of floor proceedings be at least as transparent as the coverage that occurred on January 3-6, 2023 (during the election of the Speaker).
Electing certain 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 Education and the Workforce: Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, to rank immediately after Mr. Heck of Nevada. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Duffy. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Foreign Affairs.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the regulations promulgated by the Speaker to carry out the rule prohibiting admission to the Hall of the House by former House officials with business before Congress from providing an exemption for admission to the Hall for ceremonial or educational functions.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Strengthen House Floor Integrity Resolution 2. Prohibiting former House officials with business before Congress from admission to Hall of the House for ceremonial or educational functions Clause 4(b) of rule IV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended to read as follows: (b) The Speaker may promulgate regulations to carry out this rule, except that such regulations may not exempt ceremonial or educational functions from the restrictions of this clause. .

Summary: Amends Rule IV (The Hall of the House) of the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the prohibition against admission to the Hall of the House, and rooms leading to it, of former House officials with business before Congress. Prohibits any regulations promulgated by the Speaker under the Rule from exempting from the prohibition even for ceremonial or educational functions any former Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, House Parliamentarian, elected House officer, or minority employee nominated as an elected House officer if the individual: is a registered lobbyist or agent of a foreign principal; has any direct personal or pecuniary interest in any legislative measure pending before the House or reported by a committee; or is in the employ of, or represents any part or organization for, the purpose of influencing, directly or indirectly, the passage, defeat, or amendment of a legislative proposal.
Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

Whereas the principle that an informed and engaged electorate is critical to a vibrant democracy is deeply rooted in our laws of free speech and underpins the virtues on which we established our Constitution, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity … Whereas having independent, diverse, and local media that provide exposure to a broad range of viewpoints and the ability to contribute to the political debate is central to sustaining that informed engagement; Whereas it is in the public interest to encourage source, content, and audience diversity on our Nation’s shared telecommunications and media platforms; Whereas the survival of small, independent, and diverse media outlets that serve diverse audiences and local media markets is essential to preserving local culture and building understanding on important community issues that impact the daily lives of residents; Whereas research by the American Society of News Editors, the Radio Television Digital News Association, the Pew Research Center, and others has documented the continued challenges of increasing diversity among all types of media entities; Whereas with increasing media experience and sophistication, it is even more important to have minority participation in local media to ensure a diverse range of information sources are available and different ideas and viewpoints are expressed to strengthen social cohesion among different communities; and Whereas the constriction in small, independent, and diverse media outlets and limited participation of diverse populations in media ownership and decisionmaking are combining to negatively impact our goal of increasing local civic engagement and civic knowledge through increased voter participation, membership in civic groups, and knowledge of local political and civil information: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its commitment to diversity as a core tenet of the public interest standard in media policy; and (2) pledges to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. December 8, 2020 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to media diversity and expresses its pledge to eliminate barriers to such diversity.
Expressing support for the designation of April 2018 as "National Donate Life Month".

National Donate Life Month Whereas, in April 2018, over 114,000 individuals were on the official waiting list managed for organ donation by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (referred to in this preamble as the national transplant waiting list Whereas, in 2017, 34,770 transplant procedures were performed with organs from 10,286 deceased donors and 6,187 living donors, yet 6,081 candidates for transplantation died while waiting for an organ transplant; Whereas on average, 20 people die each day while waiting for an organ donation; Whereas over 138,000,000 people in the United States are registered to be organ and tissue donors, yet the demand for donated organs outweighs the supply of organs made available each day; Whereas, in 2017, a record was set for the number of organ transplants performed in a single year, yet every 10 minutes, 1 person is added to the national transplant waiting list; Whereas an organ donation from a single deceased donor can benefit up to 8 individuals; Whereas a living donor can donate a kidney or a portion of a lung or the liver to save the life of another individual; and Whereas April is traditionally recognized as National Donate Life Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Donate Life Month; (2) supports promoting awareness of organ donation by increasing public awareness; (3) encourages States, localities, and territories of the United States to support the goals and ideals of National Donate Life Month by issuing a proclamation to designate National Donate Life Month (4) commends each individual who— (A) is a registered organ donor who may have a positive impact on the life of another individual; or (B) indicates a wish to become an organ donor; (5) acknowledges the grief of families who face the loss of loved ones and commends the families who, in their grief, choose to donate the organs of deceased family members; (6) recognizes the generous contribution made by each living individual who has donated an organ to save the life of another individual; (7) acknowledges the advances in medical technology that have enabled organ transplantation with organs donated by living individuals to become a viable treatment option for an increasing number of patients; (8) commends the medical professionals and organ transplantation experts who have worked to improve the process of living organ donation and increase the number of living donors; and (9) salutes each individual who has helped to give the gift of life by supporting, promoting, and encouraging organ donation.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Donate Life Month and for promoting awareness of organ donation.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,542,031 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 $5,542,031 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 Veterans' Affairs for the 117th Congress.
Expressing support for the designation of the third week of March 2024 as "National CACFP Week".

National CACFP Week Whereas the Department of Agriculture reaffirms the vital role positive nutrition habits play in the healthy growth of children in the United States; Whereas the Department of Agriculture also recognizes the importance of nutrition education for the most vulnerable and youngest children, as well as adults, through care centers and homes throughout the United States; Whereas the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP Whereas research has found that participation in CACFP reduces the prevalence of the conditions of underweight, overweight, or obesity in children, which highlights the importance of healthful meal patterns along with accurate nutrition education; Whereas CACFP increases the quality of child care, especially for children in low-income communities; Whereas CACFP increases the effectiveness and viability of child care centers and adult day care homes for many providers, especially in rural areas; Whereas CACFP improves the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical health and development of children, leading to more favorable outcomes such as— (1) a decreased likelihood of being hospitalized; (2) an increased likelihood of healthy weight gain; and (3) an increased likelihood of a more varied diet, including increased consumption of vegetables; Whereas the innovative approach to CACFP implementation, which pairs child care homes and centers, adult day care centers, and after-school sites with either a nonprofit sponsoring organization or a State agency, highlights a unique public-private partnership that supports working families and small businesses; and Whereas the third week of March is annually recognized as National CACFP Week That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the role of the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP (2) urges support for continuing to strengthen CACFP by offering reimbursement for an additional meal or snack for children in care for a full day, offering annual eligibility to for-profit child care centers, and reducing administrative burdens to participation; (3) acknowledges that CACFP can, and should, be an important tool in reducing the costs faced by the care economy, including for family, friend, and neighbor care and licensed center-based care; and (4) supports the designation of National CACFP Week

Summary: This resolution recognizes the role of the child and adult care food program (commonly referred to as CACFP) in improving the health of the country's most vulnerable children and adults in child care centers, adult day care homes, and after-school care by providing nutritious meals and snacks. It also supports the designation of National CACFP Week.
Congratulating the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of its 100th anniversary and recognizing its members' vital contributions to the United States.

Whereas the National Federation of Federal Employees (hereinafter referred to as NFFE) was created on September 17, 1917, as the first union in the United States to exclusively represent civil service Federal employees; Whereas NFFE preserves, promotes, and improves the rights and working conditions of Federal workers and other professionals through all lawful means, including collective bargaining, legislative activities, and contributing to civic and charitable organizations; Whereas the contributions of NFFE are noted in history through a century of achievements for the Federal labor movement including the establishment the 40-hour workweek, equal pay for equal work, payment of the first bonus, holiday pay, overtime pay, automatic cost-of-living increases for retirees, widow’s and children’s annuity benefits, expansions of life and health insurance after retirement, and numerous reforms to workforce policy and working conditions; Whereas NFFE members serve our country by performing critical functions throughout Government agencies including the Department of Defense, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S. Park Service, the Federal Aviation Administration, the General Services Administration, the Indian Health Service, the Passport Service of the Bureau of Counselor Affairs, the Army Corps of Engineers, and others; Whereas through its partnership with the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers and the AFL–CIO, NFFE promotes better working conditions and an improved quality of life for working families across the United States of America; Whereas NFFE represents over 100,000 Federal workers; and Whereas NFFE continues to ensure the voices of civil servants are properly represented: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives congratulates and honors the National Federation of Federal Employees on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding.

Summary: Congratulates and honors the National Federation of Federal Employees on its 100th anniversary.