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Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month.

Whereas stroke, also known as a cerebrovascular accident, is an acute neurologic injury that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted by a clot in the artery or a burst of the artery; Whereas stroke is a medical emergency that can cause permanent neurologic damage or even death if not promptly diagnosed and treated; Whereas in the United States, stroke is now the fifth leading cause of death; Whereas 1 person in the United States dies from stroke every 3 minutes and 14 seconds; Whereas every year, approximately 795,000 people in the United States experience a new or recurrent stroke; Whereas, in the United States, the total annual costs from stroke are $103,500,000,000 annually, with indirect costs (lost productivity and premature death) at $68,300,000,000; Whereas the total annual costs of stroke in the United States are projected to increase to $240,670,000,000 by 2030, an increase of 129 percent from 2012; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical, occupational, speech-language, and other therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that the most effective stroke treatments are available only if the stroke is recognized and diagnosed within 3 hours of the first symptoms and recommends the public be familiar with and use the mnemonic F.A.S.T. to identify the signs and symptoms of stroke, including— (1) F—Face Drooping: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop? (2) A—Arm Weakness: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? (3) S—Speech Difficulty: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange? (4) T—Time to Call 9–1–1: If you see any of these signs, call 9–1–1 right away. Whereas May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month; (2) encourages the people of the United States to support the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (3) encourages continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve prognoses by increasing access to timely treatments for individuals who suffer strokes.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Stroke Awareness Month.
Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.

Whereas, in 2017, reported anti-Semitic incidents increased 57 percent over the previous year, according to the Anti-Defamation League’s 2017 Audit of Anti-Semitic Incidents, which describes trends such as the 86 percent increase in reported incidents of vandalism and the 41 percent increase in reported incidents of harassment; Whereas, in 2017, anti-Semitic incidents at institutions of higher education nearly doubled compared to the number of those incidents in 2016, and during the 2016–2017 school year there was an increase in White supremacist activity on college campuses across the United States, according to the Anti-Defamation League; and Whereas the perpetrator of the shooting that killed 11 Jewish worshippers at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, accused Jews of waging a propaganda war against Western civilization committing genocide a globalist, not a nationalist infestation That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms that the United States stands united in condemning anti-Semitism in any form; (2) supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious beliefs and rejects all forms of terror and hate; (3) condemns all manifestations of expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance; and (4) calls on Federal law enforcement officials, working with State and local officials— (A) to expeditiously investigate all credible reports of hate crimes and incidents and threats against the Jewish community in the United States; and (B) to hold the perpetrators of those crimes, incidents, or threats accountable and bring such perpetrators to justice.

Summary: This resolution condemns all forms of anti-Semitism and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to expeditiously investigate all credible reports of hate crimes, incidents, and threats against the Jewish community. This resolution also condemns all expressions of racism and ethnic or religious intolerance.
Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement.

Whereas Liu Xia, a poet, artist, and widow of the Chinese intellectual, and recipient of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize award Liu Xiaobo, has been held in extralegal home detention since October 2010 by Chinese authorities without charge for her advocacy on behalf of Liu Xiaobo and for advancing human rights in China; Whereas since her 2010 house detention, Liu Xia has been placed under continuing government surveillance, denied routine contacts with friends, family, media, supporters, counsel, and diplomats; Whereas since at least 2013, Liu Xia has suffered from illnesses, including severe depression and a heart condition, for which she is not known to have received adequate care of her own choosing; Whereas, on July 13, 2017, Liu Xiaobo died in Chinese custody under guard after having been sentenced to 11 years in prison for inciting subversion of state power Whereas since Liu Xiaobo’s death, authorities have reportedly removed Liu Xia to a southwestern province of Yunnan, where she has no known relatives or friends, in spite of official assertion at Liu Xia is free Whereas in May 2011, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention issued opinions declaring that the Chinese Government’s imprisonment of Liu Xiaobo and the detention of Liu Xia both contravened the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas Liu Xia and Liu Xiaobo’s advocacy for fundamental human rights in the People’s Republic of China has inspired millions of people to advocate for a more just, humane, and democratic China: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) urges Chinese authorities to allow Liu Xia freedom of movement, including freedom to leave China according to her wishes, and to establish a place of residence of her choosing; (2) recognizes Liu Xia for her role in supporting human rights in the People’s Republic of China, and expresses concern for her well-being under house detention; and (3) urges the United States to continuously advocate for Liu Xia’s release when meeting with Chinese authorities at all levels.

Summary: Recognizes Liu Xia for her role in supporting human rights in the People's Republic of China and expresses concern for her well-being under house detention. Urges: (1) Chinese authorities to allow Liu Xia freedom of movement, including freedom to leave China and to establish a place of residence of her choosing; and (2) the United States to continuously advocate for Liu Xia's release when meeting with Chinese authorities.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses That for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $9,277,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2019, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2020; and (2) not more than $9,555,310 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2020, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2021. 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 the Judiciary for the 116th Congress.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat.

That (a) clause 1 of rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding after the third item the following new item: Fourth. On the first legislative day of each month, a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat. . (b) Clause 1 of rule XIV is amended by redesignating the fourth through the ninth items as the fifth through the tenth items. (c) Rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. The Speaker shall not read the name of any member of the Armed Forces under clause 1 if any family member informs the Speaker that the family member does not wish to have the name of that individual read. .

Summary: Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require (on the first legislative day of each month) a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat. Prohibits the Speaker of the House from reading the name of any such member if any family member informs the Speaker that he or she does not wish to have the name of that individual read.
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 119) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 119) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. All points of order against consideration of the concurrent resolution are waived. The concurrent resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the concurrent resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 119) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Condemning and censuring Maxine Waters, Representative of California's 43d Congressional District.

Whereas Representative Waters participated in a rally in Los Angeles on June 23, 2018, at which she called on the public to harass and attack members of the Trump administration; Whereas Representative Waters specifically stated, Let’s make sure we show up wherever we have to show up. If you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd and you push back on them, and you tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere. Whereas Representative Waters’ comments could directly and unnecessarily lead to public unrest, physical violence, and physical injury; Whereas harassment is never an acceptable method of disagreement; Whereas elected officials, including Majority Whip Steve Scalise and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, have already been victims of physical violence rooted in political disagreement; Whereas at least three members of the Trump administration have already been heckled, called fascist Whereas former President Barack Obama, in response to members of the American public booing politicians with whom they disagreed said, Don’t boo. Vote. Whereas Representative Waters’ comments do not contribute anything positive to the public dialogue; Whereas Representative Waters’ comments will not be contained to the angry sentiments of one party, but condone the use of physical and emotional violence against anyone for any cause; and Whereas Representative Waters’ comments are in direct conflict with the reputation of the United States as a Nation where individuals have a right to debate their differences civilly, without fear of physical retribution: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives censures and condemns Maxine Waters for conduct that condones public violence and incites public discord, and is not befitting an elected Member of the House of Representatives; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Maxine Waters, Representative of California’s 43d Congressional District, should— (A) issue a formal apology to the members of the Trump administration and all public officials for endangering their lives and sowing seeds of discord; (B) issue a public statement that physical violence and harassment is not an appropriate reaction for members of the public to express disagreement with their elected officials; and (C) immediately resign from office to allow an individual more befitting of the respect of the people of the United States to represent California’s 43d Congressional District.

Summary: Condemns and censures Maxine Waters, Representative of California's 43rd Congressional District, for conduct that condones public violence and incites public discord. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that she should immediately resign from office.
Recognizing Lunar New Year as a significant cultural holiday and encouraging local education agencies to consider closing school on the Lunar New Year.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the new moon, or first day of the new year of the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas the 15th day of the new year is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is also often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities also use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China over 4,000 years ago and is now widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by well over 8.7 million Asian-Americans in the United States, as well as by many non-Asian-Americans; Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally celebrated by community activities and cultural performances, and celebrants travel to spend the day reuniting with family and friends; Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish upon others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness; Whereas Lunar New Year is one of the most significant cultural holidays for Asian-Americans; Whereas Asian-American students wishing to participate in Lunar New Year celebrations must choose between absence, which could result in missing scheduled or unannounced school exams, and celebrating with family, friends, and their community; and Whereas communities with a substantial Asian-American population annually experience a large number of student or teacher absences on Lunar New Year: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that Lunar New Year is a significant cultural holiday for many Asian-Americans in the United States; and (2) encourages local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools on Lunar New Year annually in recognition of the cultural significance of Lunar New Year, and to reduce the waste in government resources necessitated by holding school open on a day when a substantial portion of the student or teacher population is absent from school.

Summary: Recognizes that the Lunar New Year is a significant cultural holiday for many Asian-Americans in the United States. Encourages local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools on that day each year in recognition of its cultural significance and to reduce the waste in government resources necessitated by holding school open on a day when a substantial portion of the student or teacher population is absent.
Condemning recent actions taken by the Russian military to down a United States Air Force drone.

Whereas United States European Command released footage confirming that 2 Russian Su–27 fighter jets acted unprofessionally and in a reckless manner when intercepting and downing a U.S. MQ–9 Reaper drone on March 14, 2023; Whereas a United States Air Force drone was acting safely and responsibly in international airspace and in accordance with international law; and Whereas the 2 fighter jets released fuel and bumped into the drone, resulting in the drone crash-landing in the Black Sea: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the reckless actions of the Russian military; and (2) reaffirms the United States will not be deterred from operating U.S. drones in international airspace in the Black Sea region due to Russia’s reckless behavior. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution condemns the actions of Russia's military to force down a U.S. drone that was operating in international airspace. The resolution also states that Russia's attempts to recover the drone are a threat to U.S. national security.
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the first session of the 114th Congress.
Recognizing the service and sacrifices of the Transportation Security Administration's employees and officers on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of TSA and the role TSA's employees and officers play in keeping our Nation secure.

Whereas November 19, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of the enactment of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act ( Public Law 107–71 Whereas the TSA was established following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, with the mission to secure transportation systems and restore confidence in air travel; Whereas for 20 years TSA employees and officers have bravely served on the front lines keeping our skies and the traveling public safe, even in the face of targeted attacks such as that which took the life of Officer Gerardo Hernandez; Whereas the TSA has remained on the front lines at our Nation’s airports throughout the COVID-19 pandemic; Whereas the TSA has had over 10,000 employees test positive for COVID-19, with 32 TSA employees having lost their lives from March 2020 through October 2021; Whereas since its establishment, TSA employees and officers have endeavored to improve security domestically and internationally, across all modes of transportation, against a wide range of evolving physical and cyber threats; and Whereas Americans will continue to look to TSA to be vigilant in the face of known and emerging threats: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes— (A) the service and sacrifices of the TSA’s employees and officers on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of TSA; and (B) the role TSA’s employees and officers play in keeping our Nation secure; and (2) encourages all Americans to observe TSA’s 20th anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) employees and officers on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the TSA and the role its employees and officers play in keeping our nation secure.
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas, on January 30, 2018, Representative Paul Gosar tweeted a series of statements that included Today, Congressman Paul Gosar contacted the U.S. Capitol Police, as well as Attorney General Jeff Sessions, asking that they consider checking identification of all attending the State of the Union address and arresting any illegal aliens in attendance. Whereas Representative Gosar went on to tweet Any illegal aliens attempting to go through security, under any pretext of invitation or otherwise, should be arrested and deported, Whereas Representative Gosar's comments explicitly targeted the DACA recipients that Members of Congress brought as their guests to the State of the Union; Whereas DACA recipients have been granted deferred action, are contributing to this country, and have been thoroughly vetted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Whereas Representative Gosar's actions to inappropriately pressure the U.S. Capitol Police to detain and deport Dreamers, who are staying in the country according to U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations, intimidated these young people who are already facing fear and uncertainty; Whereas Representative Gosar abused the power in an attempt to interfere with and politicize the United States Capitol Police's efforts to provide for a safe, secure, and open environment during the State of the Union; Whereas Representative Gosar has violated clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Code of Official Conduct which states that A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House That the House of Representatives strongly condemns Representative Paul Gosar for his inappropriate actions that intimidated State of the Union guests and discredited the House of Representatives.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives condemns Representative Paul Gosar for certain actions regarding attendance at the State of the Union address.
Observing the 100th birthday of the late Les Paul, the "Wizard of Waukesha", and honoring his contributions to the American music industry.

Wizard of Waukesha Whereas Les Paul was born on June 9, 1915, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and June 9, 2015, marks the centennial day of his birth; Whereas Les Paul served in the Armed Forces Radio Network during World War II; Whereas Les Paul is acknowledged for his contributions leading to the solid-body electric guitar, and a number of innovative sound-recording techniques; and Whereas Les Paul is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the National Inventors Hall of Fame: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and celebrates the 100th birthday of Les Paul; and (2) commemorates his contributions to American society as a gifted musician, inventor, and musical pioneer.

Summary: Recognizes and celebrates the 100th birthday of the late Les Paul. Commemorates his contributions to American society as a gifted musician, inventor, and musical pioneer.