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Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2020, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

National Rosie the Riveter Day Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day Whereas Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the home front during World War II; Whereas these women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the military overseas; Whereas these women worked with the United Service Organizations and American Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants; Whereas these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America; and Whereas March 21, 2020, during Women’s History Month, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day (2) acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.
Supporting the designation of June 6, 2022, as "CASA/GAL Volunteers' Day".

CASA/GAL Volunteers’ Day Whereas Court Appointed Special Advocate (referred to this preamble as CASA GAL Whereas the CASA/GAL Program provides best interest advocacy for children reflected in guiding principles which recognize the importance of family preservation and reunification, equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration; Whereas more than 216,000 children in the United States enter the foster care system, through no fault of their own, due to allegations of abuse or neglect and rely on adults to advocate on their behalf; Whereas CASA and GAL volunteers, appointed by a judge— (1) provide the court with the comprehensive and objective information the court needs to make the most well-informed decisions and help ensure positive outcomes for children, youth, and families; and (2) take time to build meaningful and authentic relationships with such children, youth, and families; Whereas research shows that when a CASA or GAL volunteer is assigned to a case, outcomes are strengthened for children and families, a higher number of services are ordered, and children are significantly less likely to reenter the child welfare system, perform better academically and behaviorally, and have higher levels of hope; Whereas, in January 1974, Congress enacted the Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq. Whereas the Child Abuse Prevention Treatment Act provides financial assistance to States for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect and includes a requirement that in every case a GAL is appointed to represent the best interest of the child; Whereas such GAL requirement was subsequently amended to provide that the GAL may be an attorney or a court-appointed special advocate; Whereas today, CASA and GAL volunteers span 49 States and the District of Columbia, including 950 State organizations and local programs, and more than 94,000 volunteers offer their services to nearly 250,000 children, youth, and families; and Whereas 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the National CASA/GAL Association for Children: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National CASA/GAL Volunteers’ Day (2) commends Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian ad Litem volunteers for their dedication and hard work in advocating for the best interest of children so that every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and have the opportunity to thrive.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National CASA/GAL Volunteers Day to commend the work of court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers.
Expressing the sense of the House that more should be done to instill Holocaust education in school curricula around the country.

Whereas more than 70 years after the conclusion of World War II, it is even more important now to remember the events of the Holocaust and the genocidal pursuits of the Nazi regime; Whereas across the globe and here in the United States, troubling numbers of people are ignorant of the events of the Holocaust, and there are even those who deny that the Holocaust occurred; Whereas hate groups continue to spread lies around the country, with the goal of perpetuating racist, xenophobic, and anti-Semitic principles; Whereas these insensitive beliefs are all too common, and only serve to dishonor those that were persecuted, tortured, and killed at the hands of the Nazis; Whereas with each passing year we lose some of our greatest ambassadors and storytellers as Holocaust survivors age and pass away; Whereas in the words of Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, not all victims were Jews, but all Jews were victims; Whereas many Members of Congress are proud to represent large populations of survivors in each of their districts; Whereas too many students are graduating with little exposure to Holocaust education and its universal relevance; Whereas education about this tragedy is our best defense against unchecked intolerance and bigotry, and against history repeating itself; Whereas we are proud that 8 States require by law that schools teach students about the Holocaust and the lessons that can be learned from that tragic chapter of history, even in 2016; and Whereas Congress has consistently acted to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, including the establishment of a national Holocaust Remembrance Day in 1978: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives— (A) commends Holocaust education activists on their longstanding efforts to include Holocaust education in States’ public school curricula across the country; and (B) encourages more States to enact legislation mandating Holocaust education in their schools and support continued efforts to move this initiative forward; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that more should be done to instill in the Nation’s future the promise that we will never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and must always work to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future.

Summary: Commends Holocaust education activists on their efforts to include Holocaust education in states' public school curricula. Urges more states to enact legislation mandating Holocaust education in their schools. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that more should be done to instill in the nation's future the promise that we will never forget the horrors of the Holocaust and must always work to prevent such atrocities from occurring in the future.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas since its first presentation in 1863, 3,468 Medals of Honor have been awarded to a total of 3,448 individuals (there have been 19 double recipients); Whereas African-American service members have played vital roles in military operations throughout the history of the Nation; Whereas 87 African-Americans have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor; Whereas William Harvey Carney was an American Civil War soldier and the first African-American to earn the Medal of Honor after he risked his own life to save the American flag and return it from the front lines of battle, despite being wounded several times as Confederate troops charged; Whereas William Harvey Carney was not presented with the Medal of Honor until nearly 37 years after his act of bravery; Whereas in 1993, a study commissioned by the United States Army described systematic racial discrimination in the criteria for awarding medals during World War II; Whereas after an exhaustive review, the study recommended seven African-American World War II veterans be awarded the Medal of Honor; and Whereas African-American men and women who today serve in the United States Armed Forces play a critical role in the defense and security of the Nation: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of Black History Month as an important time to recognize the contributions of African-Americans in the Nation's history; and (2) honors the outstanding contributions of African-American service members, including the 87 African-Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor.

Summary: Recognizes the significance of Black History Month for recognizing the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history. Honors the contributions of African-American service members, including the 87 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military valor.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month.

Whereas peripheral artery disease affects nearly 20,000,000 Americans, including an estimated 200,000 Americans who are from disproportionately minority communities; Whereas peripheral artery disease is a chronic condition that causes narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs; Whereas the primary cause of peripheral artery disease is the buildup of plaque in the arteries; Whereas African Americans are twice as likely than White Americans to be diagnosed with peripheral artery disease and up to three times as likely than White Americans to have an amputation; Whereas if not properly diagnosed, peripheral artery disease can lead to nontraumatic lower limb amputations; Whereas unnecessary amputations drastically reduce the quality of life for peripheral artery disease patients; and Whereas educating people on the risks of peripheral artery disease and encouraging early screenings are crucial to preventing unnecessary amputations: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.

Summary: This resolution supports Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month and encourages the public to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
Waste Whistleblower Protection Resolution

Whereas on March 1, 2013, sequestration took effect, thereby reducing the money available to Federal agencies; Whereas the House of Representatives passed 2 bills that would have made commonsense reforms to reductions in Department of Defense programs and certain domestic programs; Whereas the Government spent $3.538 trillion in the fiscal year that ended in September 2012, and the $85 billion sequester is 2.4 percent of the Federal budget; Whereas the President is implementing several tactics in his discussion of the potential effects of sequestration that needlessly alarm the American people, but there is some flexibility and discretion on how to implement the cuts, and the President must focus on more sensible reductions that can be made within departments and agencies; Whereas given the rising national debt and deficit, the Federal Government must reduce funding to programs, projects, and activities that are wasteful; Whereas the April 2013 Government Accountability Office report to Congress entitled, Actions Needed to Reduce Fragmentation, Overlap, and Duplication and Achieve Other Financial Benefits Whereas it is the responsibility of the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to coordinate with the heads of the relevant departments and agencies to eliminate, consolidate, or streamline Government programs and agencies with duplicative and overlapping missions to save taxpayer dollars, rein in Washington spending, and curb the unnecessary consequences of sequestration: Now, therefore, be it 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as Waste Whistleblower Protection Resolution 2. Providing suggestions for budget reductions and reminders for whistleblower protection That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to avoid the unnecessary consequences of sequestration and given their knowledge of and experience with the operations of their respective employing departments or agencies, Federal employees— (1) should be encouraged to submit suggestions for ways to make more sensible or more efficient budget reductions within their employing department or agency; and (2) should be reminded of their protections under the whistleblower protection laws.

Summary: Waste Whistleblower Protection Resolution - Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to avoid unnecessary consequences of sequestration, federal employees should be: (1) encouraged to submit suggestions for ways to make budget reductions within their employing department or agency, and (2) reminded of their protections under the whistleblower protection laws.
Recognizing the National Association of Letter Carriers' One Day Food Drive.

Whereas the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) began their One Day Food Drive in 1992; Whereas for many years prior to 1992, a number of NALC branches collected food for the needy in the communities they served; Whereas in 1992, 10 cities were selected to explore a coordinated effort, and a pilot food drive was held in Columbus, Ohio, by Branch 78 of the NALC; Whereas the pilot food drive was so successful that the food drive was then expanded nationwide; Whereas a nationwide One Day Food Drive was organized for May 15, 1993, with the goal of having at least one NALC Branch participate in each of the 50 States; Whereas more than 220 NALC branches participated in the first national One Day Food Drive and set a one-day record for food collection in the United States by collecting more than 11 million pounds of food; Whereas in 2014, the NALC collected nearly 73 million pounds of food to help restock food banks, pantries, and shelters throughout the United States; Whereas 2014 marked the 11th consecutive year that the One Day Food Drive collected more than 70 million pounds of food; Whereas the NALC One Day Food Drive has collected more than 1.3 billion pounds of food since it began in 1992; and Whereas the NALC One Day Food Drive occurs on the second Saturday in May each year: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the National Association of Letter Carriers’ One Day Food Drive; and (2) honors the National Association of Letter Carriers for their distinguished community service and philanthropic efforts.

Summary: Recognizes the National Association of Letter Carriers' One-Day Food Drive, and honors the Association for their community service and philanthropic efforts.
Expressing support for designation of August 23 as "Black Ribbon Day" to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.

Black Ribbon Day Whereas, on August 13, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued a joint declation of certain common principles in the national policies of their respective countries on which they based their hopes for a better future for the world the right of all peoples to choose the form of government under which they will live and self government restored to those who have been forcibly deprived of them Whereas the United States Government has actively advocated for and continues to support the principles by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the United Nations General Assembly resolution 260 (III) of December 9, 1948; Whereas Captive Nations Week, signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1959, raised public awareness of the oppression of nations under the control of Communist and other nondemocratic governments; Whereas the European Parliament resolution on European conscience and totalitarianism of April 2, 2009, and the Black Ribbon Day Whereas the extreme forms of totalitarian rule practiced by the Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes led to premeditated and vast crimes committed against millions of human beings and their basic and inalienable rights on a scale unseen before in history; Whereas fleeing the Nazi and Soviet Communist crimes, hundreds of thousands of people sought and found refuge in the United States; Whereas August 23 would be an appropriate date to designate as Black Ribbon Day Whereas the memories of Europe’s tragic past cannot be forgotten in order to honor the victims, condemn the perpetrators, and lay the foundation for reconciliation based on truth and remembrance: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Black Ribbon Day

Summary: Supports the designation of Black Ribbon Day to recognize the victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of bills and resolutions whose titles do not adequately express their contents.

1. Prohibiting consideration of bills and resolutions with titles not adequately expressing contents Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, or resolution whose title does not adequately express the contents of the bill, joint resolution, or resolution, or to consider a bill, joint resolution, or resolution whose text includes a short title if the short title does not adequately express the contents of the bill, joint resolution, or resolution. (b) If a point of order under paragraph (a) is sustained, the bill, joint resolution, or resolution involved shall be recommitted to the committee of primary jurisdiction (as designated by the Speaker) that reported it or, if such bill, joint resolution, or resolution was not reported by a committee, shall be removed from the House calendar. .

Summary: This resolution permits Members to object to the consideration of legislation if the title (including the short title, if applicable) does not adequately expresses the content of the legislation.
Expressing support for a genuinely democratic repeat mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey.

Whereas, on March 31, 2019, the Republic of Turkey held local elections across each of its 81 provinces; Whereas this local election cycle included the election of 30 metropolitan and 1,351 district municipal mayors as well as 1,251 provincial and 20,500 municipal councilors; Whereas more than 57,000,000 Turkish citizens were registered to vote and turnout was high with just under 85 percent of registered voters casting their vote; Whereas this election was the first to be held since the country transitioned from a parliamentary to a Presidential system; Whereas following the release of electoral results indicating a victory by a candidate from the opposition Republican People’s Party, the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) alleged that electoral irregularities invalidated the results of the election; Whereas, on May 7, 2019, the Turkish Supreme Election Council announced its decision to invalidate the results of the Istanbul mayoral election, citing irregularities in the administration of the polling stations, even though the results of the Istanbul district and provincial council elections, which the AKP won, will stand; Whereas a repeat election for Istanbul mayor has been called for June 23, 2019; Whereas these developments contributed to a perception that the invalidation was politically motivated; and Whereas such perceptions, regardless of their accuracy, can erode public confidence in electoral institutions: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes that— (1) the peaceful change of government through legitimate elections is a hallmark of democracy; (2) the United States national security benefits from alliances with strong, resilient democracies; (3) to restore confidence in democratic electoral institutions, Turkey’s government, political, and electoral leaders should make every effort to ensure that the conduct of the June 23 repeat election complies with Turkish law and meets or exceeds Turkey’s commitments as a participating state of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and international standards for a fair, transparent, and competitive process; (4) to enhance confidence and transparency, credible, nonpartisan Turkish and international observers should be invited and supported to monitor electoral processes; and (5) in keeping with mutual OSCE commitments, the United States should continue to support the strengthening of democracy and human rights in Turkey, including elections that inspire public trust and reflect the will of voters.

Summary: This resolution (1) expresses the recognition of the House of Representatives of the benefits of legitimate elections and strong and resilient democracies; and (2) states that, to restore confidence in democratic electoral institutions, Turkey should make every effort to ensure that the June 23, 2019, election complies with Turkish law and international standards for a fair, transparent, and competitive process.
Recognizing Women's History Month and the historic contributions of women to the American labor movement.

Whereas women’s labor has historically been denigrated and overlooked in a male-dominated society, and women were long excluded from the workforce; Whereas women have made critical contributions to the labor movement since its inception by leading strikes, organizing workers, and demanding progress in pursuit of fair compensation and strong protection; Whereas women workers suffered some of the greatest of abuses on the job, such as the horrific Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in New York City, in which over a hundred immigrant women workers lost their lives; Whereas women heroically flooded into our Nation’s factories during World War II, and by way of such patriotism, helped win the war and drive economic prosperity through the following decades; Whereas women of color in the labor movement, such as Lucy Parsons and Dolores Huerta, battled through both gender barriers and racial prejudice in pursuit of a more equitable workplace for all Americans; Whereas today many women hold important leadership positions in major national labor unions; and Whereas New York’s 13th Congressional District is home to many women leaders in the labor community, from teachers to childcare workers to transportation workers, and they have demonstrated true leadership within key unions, including CWA Local 1180, the Central Labor Council—AFL–CIO, 1199 and 32BJ of the SEIU, HTC, RWDSU, UFT, UNITE HERE Local 100, DC37, TWU, NYSNA, AFT, UFCW’s Local 888, and AFSCME’s Local 299 and Local 372: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historical and current role of women in the workforce and the contributions they have made to the labor movement; (2) recognizes that there is still yet much more work to be done in order to ensure the value of women’s work, the dignity of equal pay, respect for women’s leadership, and high standards for labor rights for all workers; and (3) recognizes that while as a Nation we have made significant progress for labor and women’s rights, we must continue advancing in order to ensure that every worker receives dignity and fair treatment no matter her job.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the historical and current role of women in the workforce and the contributions they have made to the labor movement.