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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.

Whereas, February 1, 2024, is the 64th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-in; Whereas, February 1, 2024, also marks the beginning of Black History month, and the United States celebration of the contributions of Black Americans to the Nation’s rich history and culture; Whereas Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), Franklin McCain, and David Richmond are the members of the Greensboro Four; Whereas the Greensboro Four attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Whereas the Greensboro Four were refused service at the F.W. Woolworth cafeteria in Greensboro, North Carolina, on February 1, 1960; Whereas the Greensboro Four ignited a movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South; Whereas the Greensboro Four were joined by female students from Bennett College and Greensboro Women’s College; Whereas the sit-ins spread nationwide with over 700,000 people participating, including students, clergymen, and citizens, both White and Black; Whereas the protests resulted in more than 3,000 arrests; Whereas the Greensboro Four remained peaceful throughout the 6-month sit-in; and Whereas the Woolworth Lunch Counter was integrated on July 26, 1960: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the Greensboro Four for their contribution to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students in the civil rights movement coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee; (2) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation; (3) recognizes the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance to spur positive social change; and (4) encourages all States to include in their educational curriculum the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four.

Summary: This resolution recognizes (1) the Greensboro Four for their contributions to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, (2) the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States, and (3) the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance. The resolution also encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.
Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2021, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

National Day of 3D Printing Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as America Makes, Manufacturing x Digital, and other Manufacturing USA institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2021, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing. The resolution also recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. Finally, the resolution encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. That the House tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the late Associate Justice in their bereavement. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and to the Supreme Court and transmit a copy of the same to the family of the late Associate Justice. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Associate Justice. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sympathy and respect of the House of Representatives regarding the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should submit any binding and universal agreement on climate change adopted at the Conference of the Parties ("COP21") of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to the Senate as a treaty under article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution.

COP21 Whereas the United States is one of 196 countries that are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ( Convention Whereas from November 30 to December 11, 2015, the United States will be participating in the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties ( COP21 Whereas, according to the organizing committee of COP21, the objective of COP21 is to achieve a binding and universal agreement on climate from all countries of the world; Whereas statements by United States Special Envoy for Climate Change, Todd Stern, and other United States Government officials indicate that President Obama does not intend to submit the agreement that results from COP21 to the Senate for its advice and consent to ratification of the agreement; and Whereas the Constitution clearly states in article II, section 2, clause 2 that the President is empowered to propose and negotiate agreements between the United States and other countries only with the advice and consent of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should submit any binding and universal agreement on climate change adopted at the Conference of the Parties ( COP21

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should submit to the Senate as a treaty under article II, section 2, clause 2 of the Constitution any binding and universal agreement on climate change adopted at the Conference of the Parties (COP21) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.

Whereas the House of Representatives is proud to recognize and commemorate Dominican Heritage Month, an observance that celebrates the contributions of Dominican Americans; Whereas, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, we recognize and pay tribute to those who foster cultural pride and enhance the profile of diverse communities across the United States; Whereas Dominicans are freedom-loving people who first began their campaign for their independence in 1831 under the leadership of Juan Pablo Duarte; Whereas, after the long and hard-fought campaign for freedom, a ceremonial musket shot fired on February 27, 1844, marked the Dominican Republic’s first official Independence Day; Whereas January 26 marks the beginning of the Mes de la Patria Whereas it would be befitting to celebrate Dominican heritage beginning on January 21, The Day of the Procession of Altagracia, the Dominican Republic’s most important religious celebration; Whereas it would also be befitting to end the period of Dominican heritage on February 27, the Dominican Republic’s Independence Day; Whereas Dominicans in the United States and abroad reserve the period between January 21 to February 27 to celebrate and honor Dominican heritage; Whereas celebrating Dominican Heritage Month gives the Nation the opportunity to acknowledge and applaud the economic, cultural, and social contributions Dominican Americans have made to the United States; Whereas the Dominican Studies Institute of the City University of New York is working on a National Register of Historic Places application for submission to the National Park Service that would create a noncontiguous cultural heritage district to document, acknowledge, and honor the contributions of the Dominican community; and Whereas approximately 2,400,000 people of Dominican origin currently reside in the United States, and over 2,000,000 United States tourists visit the Dominican Republic annually, accounting for the largest number of foreign tourists to the country and bolstering its economically critical tourism sector: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month; (2) reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the historic partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic based on shared democratic values and efforts to advance economic prosperity and national security; (3) supports the establishment of a national Dominican Heritage Month to honor the Dominican people and their contributions; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe a national month of recognition for Dominican Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the establishment of a Dominican Heritage Month to honor the Dominican people and their contributions.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States postal facility network is an asset of significant value and the United States Postal Service should take appropriate measures to maintain, modernize and fully utilize the existing post office network for economic growth.

Whereas the postal facility network is an integral part of universal service and should be modernized to make universal service relevant for the 21st century; Whereas the closure of post offices in rural communities would create an economic burden for people in the United States that depend on universal service for communication, package services, and non-typical postal services; Whereas the closure process of post offices does not adequately take into account community input; Whereas post offices are recognized as secure and trustworthy, and could function as the location for other government services, community events, and emergency services; and Whereas post offices have become a part of the identity of rural communities, and provide a significant social value: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to modernize and maintain a post office network.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should modernize and maintain a post office network.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6199) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses, and providing for proceedings during the period from July 27, 2018, through September 3, 2018.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6199) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-82 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. On any legislative day during the period from July 27, 2018, through September 3, 2018— (a) the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved; and (b) the Chair may at any time declare the House adjourned to meet at a date and time, within the limits of clause 4, section 5, article I of the Constitution, to be announced by the Chair in declaring the adjournment. 3. The Speaker may appoint Members to perform the duties of the Chair for the duration of the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution as though under clause 8(a) of rule I. 4. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar day for purposes of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution ( 50 U.S.C. 1546 5. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a legislative day for purposes of clause 7 of rule XIII. 6. Each day during the period addressed by section 2 of this resolution shall not constitute a calendar or legislative day for purposes of clause 7(c)(1) of rule XXII. July 23, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6199) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses, and providing for proceedings during the period from July 27, 2018, through September 3, 2018.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5746) to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 5746) to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on House Administration or her designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-28. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration or their respective designees. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. January 12, 2022 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5746) to amend title 51, United States Code, to extend the authority of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to enter into leases of non-excess property of the Administration.
Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the two United States Postal Service employees and Washington, DC, natives who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001, United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attacks, as well as the three other Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attacks.

Whereas the founders of the United States, recognizing the importance of a national system of mail to the new country, gave Congress the constitutional authority To establish post offices and post roads Whereas employees of the United States Postal Service provide indispensable public service and honorably represent the United States on a daily basis; Whereas despite the other terrorist attacks in Federal facilities throughout the United States, including the anthrax attacks more than 10 years ago, Postal Service employees continue to risk their lives daily to serve the people of the United States; Whereas Joseph P. Curseen, Jr., and Thomas L. Morris, Jr., both natives of Washington, DC, diligently and admirably served the Nation for decades as employees of the United States Postal Service; Whereas in the fall of 2001, during the course of their jobs with the United States Postal Service, Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., were exposed to letters containing anthrax that were placed in the mail and subsequently suffered from the inhalation of anthrax and thereafter died; Whereas 5 United States citizens died from exposure to anthrax during the 2001 anthrax attacks and 17 became ill in the worst biological attack in the Nation’s history; and Whereas in 2002, the United States Postal Service facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, was designated as the Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center Public Law 107–225 That the House of Representatives honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., Thomas Morris, Jr., the three Americans who died, and the 17 who became ill in the attacks, and acknowledges the sacrifice that all Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.

Summary: Honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., who died while performing their duties as U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employees during the anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001, and the 3 other citizens who died and the 17 who became ill in such attacks.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal firearms laws should be rigorously enforced, that all appropriate measures should be taken to end the flood of unlawfully purchased firearms into our communities, and that adequate resources should be provided to accomplish such purposes.

Whereas the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Attorney General are uniquely positioned to lead the efforts to enforce Federal firearms laws; Whereas the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives is severely underfunded and, as a result, has faced significant challenges in monitoring and regulating illegal firearms trafficking; Whereas law enforcement authorities are restricted from fully tracking the purchase, use, and sale of firearms, making it harder for them to aggressively pursue criminals who use firearms illegally and to track the movement of firearms used in crimes; Whereas nearly 90 percent of firearms involved in crime can be traced back to 5 percent of firearms dealers; Whereas, since enactment of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act on February 28, 1994, background checks have stopped more than 2,100,000 firearms sales to prohibited purchasers, including convicted felons, domestic abusers, fugitives from justice, and other dangerous individuals; Whereas, despite the successes of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, unlawfully purchased firearms are involved in approximately 400,000 crimes each year; Whereas at least 30,000 firearms are lost Whereas the cost of firearm violence in the United States alone have been estimated at approximately $100,000,000,000 annually; and Whereas, each year, individuals with firearms injure more than 100,000 people and kill more than 30,000 people, including through homicides, suicides, and accidental deaths: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal firearms statutes should be rigorously enforced; (2) all appropriate measures should be taken to end the flood of unlawfully purchased firearms into our communities; (3) adequate resources should be provided to accomplish such purposes.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) federal firearms statutes should be rigorously enforced, (2) all appropriate measures should be taken to end the flood of unlawfully purchased firearms into our communities, and (3) adequate resources should be provided to accomplish such purposes.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 140) to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 140) to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-54 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. January 9, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 140) to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.
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 Ways and Means: Mr. Murphy of North Carolina. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Gregory Murphy to the House Committee on Ways and Means.