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Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, the world witnessed Hamas terrorists perpetrate the deadliest attack against the Jewish people since the Holocaust; Whereas, in the months since, the Anti-Defamation League has recorded 2,031 antisemitic incidents, 400 of which occurred on college campuses, a more than 330-percent increase from the year prior; Whereas Jewish and Israeli students have faced physical violence, hate-filled disruptions in the classroom, calls from students and faculty advocating for the elimination and destruction of Israel, and other forms of persistent harassment; Whereas, according to a recent study from the Anti-Defamation League and Hillel International, 73 percent of Jewish college students surveyed have experienced or witnessed some form of antisemitism on campus since the beginning of the school year, up from 32 percent the prior year; Whereas many university administrations have failed to address the rise of antisemitism; Whereas to hold universities accountable, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on December 5, 2023; Whereas, when the Presidents of the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology were asked if calling for the genocide of Jews violates university policies on bullying and harassment, Presidents Elizabeth Magill, Claudine Gay, and Sally Kornbluth were evasive and dismissive, failing to simply condemn such action; Whereas President Magill stated, It is a context-dependent decision Whereas President Gay insisted that it depends on the context Whereas President Kornbluth responded it would only constitute harassment if it were targeted at individuals Whereas President Magill has resigned, and the other Presidents should follow suit; and Whereas acts of hate, intimidation, discrimination, and violence-based on ethnicity or religion have no place in our country or in the global community: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns the rise of antisemitism on university campuses around the country; and (2) strongly condemns the testimony of University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill, Harvard University President Claudine Gay, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth and their failure to clearly state that calls for the genocide of Jews constitute harassment and violate their institutions’ codes of conduct in front of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on December 5, 2023.

Summary: This resolution strongly condemns (1) the rise of antisemitism on university campuses around the country, and (2) the testimony of specified university presidents to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on December 5, 2023.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

chapter 44 That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 2403.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2403) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must amend the United States Code to prevent any future lapse in appropriations, and to permanently end government shutdowns.

Whereas government shutdowns halt or significantly limit the efficacy of critical government programs that Americans depend on for their health, safety, and prosperity; Whereas both partial and full government shutdowns force hundreds of thousands of Federal employees and contractors to work without pay, which causes financial instability for working families and creates economic distress in local communities; Whereas government shutdowns cause disarray in national and international financial markets, diminishing the strength of our economy and faith in our public institutions; Whereas government shutdowns cause long-term damage to our national infrastructure, and hinder Americans’ ability to travel safely and securely; Whereas government shutdowns create an immediate and pressing crisis across the country; and Whereas Congress and Administrations have an obligation to work on a collaborative basis to resolve policy issues and implement long-term solutions in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: economic growth, environmental sustainability, affordable healthcare, workforce development, education, veterans affairs, infrastructure, and national security, and government shutdowns interfere with these efforts: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives commits to— (1) take meaningful bipartisan action to amend the United States Code to prevent any future lapse in appropriations, and to permanently end government shutdowns; and (2) ensuring that no Americans, including Federal employees, contractors, and citizens who depend on critical government services, have to suffer the consequences of future government shutdowns.

Summary: This resolution expresses the commitment of the House of Representatives to (1) take bipartisan action to amend the U.S Code to prevent lapses in appropriations and permanently end government shutdowns, and (2) ensure that no Americans have to suffer the consequences of future government shutdowns.
Expressing the necessity for the Members of the House of Representatives to use the term "undocumented" instead of the term "illegal" when referring to foreign nationals which are working in the United States without proper documentation.

undocumented illegal Whereas the term(s) or phrase undocumented immigrant, non citizen, or people here in violation of the immigration laws illegal alien Whereas there are an estimated eleven million people residing in the United States without legal permission, the acts of these people may be illegal but they themselves are not illegal; Whereas the use of the term is included in Public Law 104–208, Division C Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 Whereas the term illegal alien Whereas all parties have expressed a desire for comprehensive immigration reform; Whereas the use of the term has caused delay in the negotiations of immigration reform; and Whereas it would give us the opportunity to move forward in the process of revising United States immigration laws with a universal term: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) Members of the House of Representatives no longer use the term Illegal Immigrant (2) human beings need to be central in immigration discussions in order to move toward a more civilized and humane tone in public discourse and policies on immigration; and (3) foreign nationals, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigrant without papers and immigrant seeking status are examples of terms we can use that do not dehumanize people. We can all stop unintentionally fueling racial profiling and violence directed toward immigrants, when we drop the word illegal

Summary: States that: (1) members of the House of Representatives should no longer use the term "illegal immigrant" because no human being is illegal; (2) human beings need to be central in immigration discussions; and (3) foreign national, undocumented immigrant, unauthorized immigrant, immigrant without papers and immigrant seeking status are examples of terms we can use that do not dehumanize people.
Expressing support for the designation of October as "Manufacturing Month".

Manufacturing Month Whereas, in 2021, manufacturers contributed $2,496,000,000 to the economy, accounting for 10.70 percent of gross domestic product; Whereas this figure is an all-time high; Whereas more than 13,200,000 people in the United States (or 10.3 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing in 2022, while many millions more jobs are supported through the supply chain and related industries; Whereas, in August 2023, the average hourly earnings for the manufacturing worker was $32.61 an hour; Whereas, in 2022, every dollar spent in manufacturing adds an additional $2.79 to the economy, making it the highest multiplier of any economic sector; Whereas, in 2022, manufacturing represented 60 percent of American exports; and Whereas the month of October would be an appropriate time to designate as Manufacturing Month That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Manufacturing Month

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Manufacturing Month.
Expressing support for the designation of October 17 as "National Vitiligo Awareness Day".

National Vitiligo Awareness Day Whereas vitiligo is a long-term, chronic disorder that results in the loss of pigment in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, and inside of the mouth; Whereas the condition can result in discomfort, itching, and pain, but there is still no known cure; Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology refers to vitiligo as a life-altering disorder that can cause low self-esteem, anger, and depression; Whereas according to the American Academy of Dermatology, about half of the individuals diagnosed with vitiligo are diagnosed before the age of 21; Whereas a study by Pediatric Dermatology found that about half of all children and adolescents diagnosed with vitiligo experienced a decreased quality of life, and some individuals even experienced problems with schoolwork, increased bullying and teasing, trouble with developing friendships, and self-confidence issues; Whereas a Yale study found that bullied children are two to nine times more likely to consider suicide, and the CDC reports suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people; and Whereas Judith Porter, Ph.D., and Ann Beuf, Ph.D., found that social support for children and adolescents with vitiligo provided by families, peers, charities, support groups, and teachers can greatly improve their quality of life and decrease stress related to bullying: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day (2) recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo to improve their quality of life.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day. (Vitiligo is a condition in which skin color is lost in patches.) Recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo.
Recognizing the dedication and courage of United States veterans, veterans' organizations, and private citizens who have worked and continue to work to evacuate United States persons and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan.

Whereas, on August 15, 2021, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan collapsed, President Ashraf Ghani fled the country, and the Taliban took over the capital city of Kabul; Whereas, on August 15, 2021, the United States Armed Forces began evacuating tens of thousands of people from Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport; Whereas United States veterans, veterans’ organizations, and private citizens immediately mobilized to help Afghan interpreters and their families escape the Taliban-controlled country; Whereas United States veterans, veterans’ organizations, and private citizens utilized their connections throughout the globe through personal and virtual networks to help thousands of vulnerable Afghans escape from Afghanistan; and Whereas despite the official end to the United States Armed Forces presence in Afghanistan on August 31, 2021, United States veterans, veterans’ organizations, and private citizens continue to work to evacuate United States persons and vulnerable Afghans: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the dedication and courage of United States veterans, veterans’ organizations, and private citizens who have worked and continue to work to evacuate United States persons and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan; and (2) encourages the Department of State, the Department of Defense, and other Federal agencies to work with veterans’ organizations and their networks to evacuate United States persons and vulnerable Afghans who remain in Afghanistan.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the dedication and courage of veterans, veterans' organizations, and private citizens who have worked and continue to work to evacuate U.S. persons and vulnerable Afghans from Afghanistan. The resolution also encourages the Department of State and Department of Defense to work with veterans' service organizations and their networks to evacuate those who remain in Afghanistan.
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2015, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Darwin Day Whereas Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by the mechanism of natural selection, together with the monumental amount of scientific evidence he compiled to support it, provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth; Whereas the validity of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection is further strongly supported by the modern understanding of the science of genetics; Whereas it has been the human curiosity and ingenuity exemplified by Darwin that has promoted new scientific discoveries that have helped humanity solve many problems and improve living conditions; Whereas the advancement of science must be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change; Whereas the teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States education systems; Whereas Charles Darwin is a worthy symbol of scientific advancement on which to focus and around which to build a global celebration of science and humanity intended to promote a common bond among all of Earth’s peoples; and Whereas February 12, 2015, is the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809 and would be an appropriate date to designate as “Darwin Day”: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “Darwin Day”; and (2) recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.

Summary: Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2015, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809). Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge.
Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Terrance Newton.

Whereas Dr. Terrance Newton, or Newt Whereas Dr. Newton, a native of Wilmington, Delaware, overcame violence and poverty, and established himself as a pillar of the community through the support of his mother, Marie L. Hammond-Newton; Whereas Dr. Newton graduated from Delaware State University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and sociology, and became a youth rehabilitative counselor at Ferris School, a detention center for incarcerated youth; Whereas Dr. Newton returned to Delaware State for his master’s and his doctoral degrees, becoming the first in his family to earn a doctoral degree; Whereas Dr. Newton worked in several schools in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and became principal of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington in 2019; Whereas Dr. Newton understood the challenges his students faced and resolved to help them overcome these challenges; Whereas Dr. Newton deeply cared for his students and maintained relationships with them based on love and mutual admiration; Whereas Dr. Newton gained national recognition for his innovative school initiatives, including starting an in-school barbershop for students and leading efforts to provide Christmas gifts for students in need; Whereas Dr. Newton possessed more than 17 years of experience in education, and helped shape the lives of many young students; Whereas Dr. Newton was a beloved member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.; Whereas Dr. Newton was resilient, determined, and persevered against all odds; and Whereas Dr. Terrance Newton passed away on March 21, 2022, and it is fitting that the House of Representatives recognizes him for his career and contributions to education in Delaware: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life and legacy of Dr. Terrance Newton; (2) extends its heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Dr. Terrance Newton; and (3) commends Dr. Terrance Newton for his commitment to education, students, their families, and to the Delaware community at large.

Summary: This resolution honors the life of Dr. Terrance Newton and commends him for his commitment to education, students and their families, and the state of Delaware.
Commending the performance of the Special Operations Forces and a military working dog in the eradication of the terrorist leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Whereas, on October 26, 2019, members of the Special Operations Forces successfully raided the compound of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi; Whereas al-Baghdadi founded the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, one of the most depraved terrorist enemies of the United States; Whereas a military working dog, assisted members of the Armed Forces in Syria’s Idlib Province; Whereas members of the Armed Forces, assisted by the military working dog, located al-Baghdadi as he hid in a tunnel wearing a suicide vest; Whereas al-Baghdadi detonated his vest, killing himself and injuring the military working dog who was injured by exposed, live electrical cables in the tunnel; Whereas the military working dog swiftly returned to duty; Whereas the Armed Forces officially began using military working dogs in 1942; Whereas the most famous dog of World War II, Chips, received the Silver Star and Purple Heart for capturing a machine gun nest during the invasion of Sicily; and Whereas the role of military working dogs grew more valuable throughout the Korean War and the Vietnam War and remains an instrumental component of the military: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the immeasurable value of military working dogs; (2) honors the military working dog assigned to the raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for assisting in the elimination of an enemy of the United States from the world; and (3) honors and celebrates the actions of the Special Operations Forces of the United States on October 26, 2019.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the value of military working dogs and specifically honors the military working dog assigned to the raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. It also honors and celebrates the actions of the U.S. Special Operations Forces on October 26, 2019.
Supporting the designation of "Telehealth Awareness Week".

Telehealth Awareness Week Whereas telehealth allows a health care practitioner to furnish health care services to a patient or a practitioner at a different physical location than the health care practitioner; Whereas telehealth has played a significant role in supporting access to quality health care services for millions of patients during the COVID–19 public health emergency and will continue to be essential beyond the end of the public health emergency; Whereas more than 2 in 5 Medicare beneficiaries used telehealth during the first year of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas following the unprecedented use of telehealth and virtual care services in response to the public health emergency, telehealth now represents a significant percent of care delivery, confirming the need to balance in-person and virtual care in the health care system; Whereas while Medicare beneficiaries have doubled their use of telehealth compared to prepandemic levels, overall utilization of health care services remains relatively stable; Whereas telehealth and virtual care services continue to provide patients and families with safe, appropriate, and high-quality care where and when they need it, and 91 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are satisfied with their telehealth experiences; Whereas telehealth allows health care providers to securely connect with patients wherever they are when an in-person interaction is not clinically necessary or available and expands access to health care services for patients in need of primary and specialty care, enabling the health care system to do more good for more people; Whereas telehealth is a bipartisan issue and Members of Congress from both sides of the political aisle and both sides of Capitol Hill are dedicated to ensuring patients continue to have the choice to access telehealth once the COVID–19 public health emergency ends; Whereas the United States must help improve broader access to telehealth services for all individuals, including members of rural and underserved communities; and Whereas Telehealth Awareness Week That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Telehealth Awareness Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Telehealth Awareness Week.
Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

That a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress be printed as a House document, and that three thousand additional copies shall be printed and bound for the use of the House of Representatives, of which nine hundred eighty copies shall be bound in leather with thumb index and delivered as may be directed by the Parliamentarian of the House. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 116th Congress.