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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fencing installed around the perimeter of the United States Capitol should be removed and the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, should be ended.

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the United States Capitol Police Board to direct the Architect of the Capitol to remove any of the fencing installed around the perimeter of the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code) during January 2021 in response to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021; and (2) recommends the end of the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to such attacks on the Capitol.

Summary: This resolution urges the U.S. Capitol Police Board to direct the Architect of the Capitol to remove the fencing installed around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex in response to the attacks of January 6, 2021, and it recommends the end of the National Guard's mission in the District of Columbia in response to those attacks.
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of the House has assembled and that the House is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Whereas the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) established International Mother Language Day on November 17, 1999, to promote linguistic diversity and multilingualism; Whereas the annual International Mother Language Day celebration date, February 21, was chosen to commemorate the day in 1952 in Bangladesh where students died demonstrating for recognition of Bengali as a national language of Pakistan; Whereas UNESCO establishes a different theme for the annual celebration of International Mother Language Day each year, promoting various aspects of linguistic education; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, out of the over 6,000 existing languages in the world, more than 200 have become extinct during the last three generations, and 2,279 other languages are classified as endangered Whereas the United States Census Bureau has identified at least 381 languages spoken in the United States, 169 of which are distinct Native American languages; Whereas according to the UNESCO Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger, 145 languages in the United States are classified as endangered Whereas the United States enjoys a rich and diverse cultural heritage and preserving existing languages is an essential piece to preserving this heritage: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe International Mother Language Day with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes.

That upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution 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 amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 325) to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013.
Honoring Tracy K. Smith for her selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 22d Poet Laureate of the United States and recognizing her great accomplishments.

Whereas Tracy K. Smith was born April 16, 1972, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, and raised in Fairfield, California; Whereas Tracy K. Smith earned a B.A. in English and American Literature and Afro-American studies from Harvard College in 1994; Whereas Tracy K. Smith earned a M.F.A. in creative writing from Columbia University in 1997; Whereas Tracy K. Smith is the author of four books of poetry and one of book of prose: The Body’s Question Duende Life on Mars Ordinary Light Wade in the Water Whereas Tracy K. Smith has received numerous awards, fellowships, and other gestures of recognition, including the Cave Canem Poetry Prize, Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer’s Award, Mrs. Giles Whiting Foundation Writer’s Award, James Laughlin Award of the Academy of American Poets, Essence Magazine Literary Award, Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, Academy Fellowship of the Academy of American Poets, Robert Creeley Award, and Columbia University’s Medal for Excellence; Whereas Tracy K. Smith has taught at Marymount Manhattan College, Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York, University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Bennington College, Bread Load School of English, and currently teaches at Princeton University, serving as Director of the Creative Writing Program; Whereas Tracy K. Smith was twice appointed as Poet Laureate of the United States by the Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, for the 2017–2018 and 2018–2019 terms, respectively; and Whereas Tracy K. Smith said that Poetry tells us that the world is full of wonder, revelation, consolation, and meaning. That the House of Representatives— (1) honors Tracy K. Smith for her selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 22d Poet Laureate of the United States; (2) recognizes the accomplishments of Tracy K. Smith; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to explore the impact that the creative arts and poetry has in their daily lives.

Summary: Honors Tracy K. Smith for her selection by the Librarian of Congress as the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Whereas the Transcontinental Railroad was one of the most remarkable engineering feats of the 19th century; Whereas the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad took six years and stretched for nearly 2,000 miles; Whereas the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad facilitated commerce and reduced cross-country travel times from 6 months to a single week after being completed; Whereas the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad will take place on May 10, 2019; Whereas nearly 12,000 Chinese immigrants were employed in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, comprising more than 80 percent of the workforce of Central Pacific Railroad Company; Whereas the Chinese railroad workers were considered indispensable by their foremen and were respected for their work ethic and discipline; Whereas the Chinese railroad workers set a world record by laying 10 miles of railroad track in just one work day; Whereas the Chinese railroad workers were given the most difficult, dangerous jobs and were paid lower wages than other railroad workers; Whereas nearly 1,200 Chinese railroad workers died from work accidents, avalanches, and explosions while working in the Sierra Nevada Mountains; Whereas the Department of Labor has inducted the Chinese railroad workers into the Labor Hall of Honor for their courage in organizing in pursuit of fair wages and safe working conditions; Whereas the Chinese railroad workers set an example for the millions of Asian Americans who came to the United States after them through their fight against discrimination; Whereas both the descendants of these workers and the wider Asian-American community view the sacrifices of the Chinese railroad workers as being integral to the creation of the vibrant and growing Asian-American community that exists throughout the country today; and Whereas the Chinese railroad workers continue to have a profound, positive impact on the American way of life by advancing the ideals of equal opportunity and the dignity of work for everyone: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) a commemorative postage stamp should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring the Chinese railroad workers; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the Chinese railroad workers.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of the Department of the Interior's Departmental Ethics Office.

That the Secretary of the Interior is directed to transmit, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, memorandum, correspondence, and other communication or any portion of any such communication, that refers or relates to the operation of the Department of the Interior’s Departmental Ethics Office and the creation of ethics guidance, including the following: (1) Any documents and communications relating to the process for creating ethics compliance materials, including but not limited to any reference to— (A) the creation of Ethics Guidance on Recusal Obligations; (B) the creation of Ethics Recusal and Screening Arrangements; (C) how the Departmental Ethics Office collects information from political appointees; and (D) how the Departmental Ethics Office verifies the information provided by political appointees. (2) Any documents and communications relating to the time frame in which political appointees are provided final ethics guidance. (3) Any documents and communications relating to ethics waivers for political appointees; including but not limited to any reference to— (A) requests for ethics waivers; (B) denying an ethics waiver; and (C) granting an ethics waiver. (4) Any documents and communications relating to the drafting and finalization of ethics guidance for all Interior Department political appointees. (5) Any meeting or communication that occurred between the Designated Agency Ethics Official and all Interior Department political appointees, relating to the drafting and finalization of ethics guidance. September 28, 2022 Reported adversely with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of the Interior to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the actions of Interior's Departmental Ethics Office.
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.

Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month Whereas rheumatic diseases are chronic, progressive, painful conditions and the leading cause of disability in the United States; Whereas rheumatic diseases now affect nearly 1 in 4 people in the United States and are expected to affect an estimated 78,000,000 people in the United States by the year 2040; Whereas 300,000 children live with some form of rheumatic disease; Whereas it is estimated that the economic burden of rheumatic disease is at least $128,000,000,000 annually, including more than $80,000,000,000 in medical expenditures and $47,000,000,000 in annual indirect costs such as lost earnings; Whereas research suggests the cause of rheumatic disease is a combination of genetic and environmental factors, but the exact cause of these diseases is still unknown; Whereas the symptoms of rheumatic diseases vary depending on the individual and the disease, but may include joint or muscle pain, inflammation, swelling, redness or stiffness, eye irritation and inflammation, general fatigue, malaise, and fevers, hair loss, dry eyes or mouth, chest pain, seizures, or stroke; Whereas there is currently no cure for rheumatic diseases, but medical research breakthroughs have led to treatments and therapies that can dramatically improve the quality of life for those living with rheumatic diseases; Whereas rheumatologists, researchers, patients, caregivers, and other advocates are working to improve the quality of life for people living with rheumatic diseases; Whereas health care policies, research, education, and community support services are needed to ensure patients receive timely, affordable, safe, and effective treatments and have access to trained rheumatologists who can provide quality care to those living with these diseases; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as “Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month”: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month”, in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists; (2) pledges to celebrate the contributions of trained rheumatologists in each district; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find an effective cure.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the care provided by rheumatologists. Encourages people to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find a cure.
Stand For Something Resolution

present 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Stand For Something Resolution 2. Prohibiting Members from voting present Rule XX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Requiring voting in affirmative or negative 12. On any question on which a record vote is taken in the House, including the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union, or in any committee of the House, a Member may vote only in the affirmative or the negative and may not vote present .

Summary: Stand For Something Resolution This resolution requires Members of the House of Representatives to vote only in the affirmative or the negative and not "present" on any question on which a recorded vote is taken in the House, including in committees or in the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union.
Supporting the designation of October 27, 2021, as "National Civics Day".

National Civics Day Whereas the first of the Federalist Papers were published on October 27, 1787, and marked an important foundation of civic education and discourse in the United States; Whereas a well-functioning democracy requires the action and participation of its citizens; Whereas civic education equips students with improved critical thinking and communication skills, and inspires community service and volunteerism; Whereas civic education and engagement can help increase voter participation and communication with elected officials; Whereas civic education is not taught consistently in schools across the country; Whereas the Society of Presidential Descendants and the Roosevelt School at Long Island University have led the creation of National Civics Day Whereas National Civics Day Whereas National Civics Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Civics Day (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Civics Day (3) encourages schools, businesses, community organizations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Civics Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Civics Day.
Recognizing the significance of women in education.

Whereas in 1902, Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown founded Palmer Memorial Institute; Whereas Nannie Helen Burroughs founded the National Training School for Women and Girls in Washington, DC, in 1909; Whereas Mary McLeod Bethune founded the Daytona Educational and Industrial School for Negro Girls, which later became Bethune-Cookman College; Whereas in 1727, the Sisters of the Order of Saint Ursula founded Ursuline Academy in New Orleans, earning the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating school for girls; Whereas in 1848, the Seneca Falls Convention was held in New York to gain support for education and suffrage, creating a foundation for efforts toward equal education for women; Whereas Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in the world to receive her medical degree in 1849; Whereas in 1850, Lucy Sessions was the first African-American woman to obtain a college degree in the United States; Whereas in 1860, Fanny Jackson Coppin was named principal of the Institute for Colored Youth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, becoming the first African-American woman to head an institution for higher learning in the United States; Whereas in 1870, Ada Kepley became the first American woman to earn a law degree, which she earned at Northwestern School of Law; Whereas in 1871, Harriette Cooke became the first woman college professor in the United States appointed full professor with a salary equal to her male peers; Whereas in 1877, Helen Magill White became the first American woman to earn a Ph.D., which she earned at Boston University; Whereas in 1949, Ana G. Méndez founded the Ana G. Méndez University System in Puerto Rico; Whereas in 1955, Willa B. Player became the first woman president of Bennett College for Women; and Whereas in 1962, Martha Bernal became the first Latina to earn a Ph.D. in psychology in the United States from Indiana University, Bloomington: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of women in education and acknowledges their contributions to advancing the rights of women and recognizes the significance of women in education to dismantling barriers to ethnic, racial, and gender equality in the United States; (2) recognizes that ethnic, racial, and gender diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation; and (3) encourages all States to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of women in education to their respective States, and the Nation as a whole.

Summary: Recognizes the significance of women in education, acknowledges their contributions to advancing women's rights, and recognizes their significance to dismantling barriers to ethnic, racial, and gender equality in the United States. Recognizes that the ethnic, racial, and gender diversity enriches and strengthens the United States. Encourages all states to include the history and contributions of women in education in their year-round educational curriculum.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Whereas the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), created in 1957 for the purpose of assisting countries in the development and use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, plays a critical role in the global nuclear security regime; Whereas the Agency’s activities in nuclear security date back to the 1970s, when the Agency began providing ad hoc training courses in physical protection; Whereas these responsibilities expanded following the collapse of the former Soviet Union, reports of nuclear smuggling in the late 1990s, and again after the devastating terror attacks on September 11, 2001; Whereas the Agency established the Nuclear Security Fund to assist countries in protecting their nuclear and radiological materials and facilities; Whereas the Agency’s nuclear security efforts are sustained by its technical expertise, experience, transparency, and confidentiality; Whereas rogue regimes and clandestine organizations continue to exhibit the ambition to acquire nuclear materials that can be used to build crude radiological and nuclear weapons; Whereas the IAEA Office of Nuclear Security relies almost exclusively on voluntary funding, which is inherently unpredictable and inconsistent; and Whereas the 2016 Nuclear Security Summit in Washington, DC, issued an Action Plan on April 1, 2016, citing the Agency’s need for reliable and sufficient resources That the House of Representatives— (1) maintains that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays an indispensable role in strengthening nuclear security and safety around the globe; (2) reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials; and (3) encourages the United States and other member states of the IAEA to take steps to ensure that the IAEA has the resources needed to successfully carry out its duties, including— (A) supporting the IAEA to continue convening ministerial meetings on nuclear security to promote political commitment; (B) contributing to the implementation of the IAEA’s Nuclear Security Plan through reliable and sufficient resources; (C) providing appropriate political, technical, and financial support to the Nuclear Security Fund; and (D) developing a comprehensive strategy to encourage non-state, private sector contributions to the Nuclear Security Fund.

Summary: This resolution expresses that the International Atomic Energy Agency plays an indispensable role in strengthening nuclear security and safety around the globe. The resolution also reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials.