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Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Human Rights Day Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 70 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas the United Nations Human Rights Council and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights were established to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and to promote and protect human rights around the world; Whereas the Department of State has historically declared that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as Human Rights Day That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day (2) supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Human Rights Day (5) calls on all branches of the Federal Government to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at home and abroad.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security through democracy and respect for human rights.
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Whereas Catholic schools in the United States are internationally acclaimed for their academic excellence and provide students with more than an exceptional scholastic education; Whereas while about 70 Catholic schools were forced to close or merge at the end of the 2021 school year, 20 Catholic schools have now opened; Whereas Catholic schools instill a broad, values-added education emphasizing the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, physical, and social values in young people in the United States; Whereas Catholic schools serve the Nation by providing a diverse student population from all regions of the country and all socioeconomic backgrounds with a strong academic and moral foundation, including 21.4 percent of students from racial minority backgrounds, 18.6 percent from Hispanic heritage, and 20.1 percent from non-Catholic families; Whereas Catholic schools are an affordable option for parents, particularly in underserved urban areas; Whereas Catholic schools produce students strongly dedicated to their faith, values, families, and communities by providing an intellectually stimulating environment rich in spiritual, character, and moral development; Whereas Catholic schools are committed to community service, producing graduates who hold helping others Whereas the total Catholic school student enrollment for the 2021–2022 academic year was over 1,680,000, and the average student-teacher ratio was 11.5 to 1; Whereas the Catholic high school graduation rate is 98.0 percent, with 85.2 percent of graduates attending a 4-year college; Whereas the week of January 30, 2022, to February 5, 2022, has been designated as National Catholic Schools Week Whereas National Catholic Schools Week was first established in 1974 and has been celebrated annually for the past 48 years; and Whereas the theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2022 is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service. That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the vital contributions of the thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; (2) applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on their selection of a theme that all can celebrate; and (3) supports the dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the United States toward academic excellence, and supports the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the Nation.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
Expressing support for designation of May 2016 as "Health and Fitness Month".

Health and Fitness Month Whereas 2⁄3 Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas the prevalence of obesity in the United States more than doubled from 15 percent to 34 percent among adults and more than tripled from 5 percent to 17 percent among children and adolescents from 1980 to 2008; Whereas an obese teenager is 70 percent more likely to become an obese adult; Whereas obesity is more common among non-Hispanic Black teenagers (29 percent) than Hispanic teenagers (17.5 percent) or non-Hispanic White teenagers (14.5 percent); Whereas 70 percent of American Indian/Alaskan Native adults are overweight or obese; Whereas studies indicate that overweight youth may never achieve a healthy weight; Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death; Whereas in addition to healthy eating, people in the United States can experience positive health benefits and be on the path for a better future by incorporating physical activity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children; Whereas physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke, control weight, reduce fat, condition the heart and lungs, improve sleep, decrease potential of becoming depressed, increase energy and self-esteem, relieve stress, and increase the chances of living longer; and Whereas May 2016 would be an appropriate month to designate as “Health and Fitness Month”: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of “Health and Fitness Month”; and (2) support efforts to educate the people of the United States on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Health and Fitness Month and for efforts to educate Americans on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 391,000 children in the foster care system in the United States, approximately 114,000 of whom are waiting for families to adopt them; Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care waiting to be adopted is 33.7 months; Whereas, for many unparented children, the wait for a loving family in which the children are nurtured, comforted, and protected seems endless; Whereas, in 2021, 14,380 children were at risk of aging out of foster care by reaching adulthood without being placed in a permanent home; Whereas, everyday, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; Whereas, while nearly a quarter of individuals in the United States have considered adoption, a majority of individuals in the United States have misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and the children who are eligible for adoption; Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and intercountry adoption promote greater permanency and stability for children; Whereas the Children’s Bureau, an office of the Administration for Children and Families within the Department of Health and Human Services, supports programs, research, and monitoring to help eliminate barriers to adoption and find permanent families for children; Whereas National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families for children in the foster care system; Whereas, since the first National Adoption Day in 2000, more than 75,000 children have joined permanent families on National Adoption Day; Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November as National Adoption Month, and the President has proclaimed November 2023 as National Adoption Month; and Whereas the Saturday before Thanksgiving has been recognized as National Adoption Day since at least 2000, and in 2023, the Saturday before Thanksgiving is November 18: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month; (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and throughout the year.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day and encourages people to consider adoption.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $1,915,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $1,950,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 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 Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for the 117th Congress.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses 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 $7,768,700.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $7,811,900.00 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 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: Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on the Judiciary for the 114th Congress.
Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States.

That the Speaker is authorized to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a Federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other officer or employee of the executive branch, to act in a manner consistent with that official’s duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States with respect to implementation of any provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, title I or subtitle B of title II of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including any amendment made by such provision, or any other related provision of law, including a failure to implement any such provision. 2. The Speaker shall notify the House of Representatives of a decision to initiate or intervene in any civil action pursuant to this resolution. 3. The Office of the General Counsel of the House of Representatives, at the direction of the Speaker, shall represent the House in any civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes, pursuant to this resolution, and may employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose.

Summary: Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in one or more civil actions, on behalf of the House, in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other executive branch officer or employee, to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the U.S. Constitution and federal laws with respect to implementation of requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), certain PPACA-related requirements in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, including any amendment made by them, or any other related provision of law, including a failure to implement it. Requires the Speaker to notify the House of a decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action. Requires the Office of the General Counsel of the House, at the direction of the Speaker, to represent the House in the civil action initiated, or in which the House intervenes. Authorizes the Office to employ the services of outside counsel and other experts for this purpose.
Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day".

National Bartter Syndrome Day Whereas bartter syndrome is a rare kidney condition that causes an imbalance of potassium, sodium, chloride, and other molecules in the body; Whereas the antenatal form of bartter syndrome, which begins before birth, is often life-threatening and is characterized by abnormally high levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the affected fetus, premature delivery, and salt loss; Whereas the classical form of bartter syndrome, which begins in early childhood and tends to be less severe, causes individuals to experience fatigue, muscle weakness, growth delay, and developmental delay; Whereas bartter syndrome likely affects approximately one per million people worldwide, although the exact prevalence is unknown; Whereas increased awareness and research of the bartter syndrome will promote accurate and early recognition of the disorder and help families with children suffering from this condition cope with the associated difficulties; and Whereas May 30 would be an appropriate date to designate as National Bartter Syndrome Day That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Bartter Syndrome Day

Summary: Supports the designation of National Bartter Syndrome Day. (Bartter syndrome is caused by genetic defects that affect kidney function. Symptoms include muscle weakness and growth delay.)
Expressing support for the designation of the third Wednesday of November as "Utility Scam Awareness Day".

Utility Scam Awareness Day Whereas reliable electricity, natural gas, and water service is important to the health, safety, and well-being of all Americans; Whereas such utilities play a valuable role in supporting the economy and security of the United States; Whereas customers of such utilities continue to be victimized by scammers impersonating utility company officials; Whereas many scammers falsely threaten to disconnect utility services if same-day payment is not received; Whereas scammer tactics have become more sophisticated over the years, including leveraging spoofing technology to display a utility company’s name on a customer’s caller ID and using a recording of a company’s upfront telephone menu message; Whereas the utility industry is raising awareness of scammer tactics and working with local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies to identify, and prosecute, the criminals perpetrating the scam; Whereas the utility industry, in working with the telecommunications industry, has helped disconnect over two hundred and fifty toll-free numbers formerly used by scammers; Whereas a national day to create awareness of scammers impersonating utility industry companies will help educate, inform, and protect customers; and Whereas the third Wednesday of November would be an appropriate date to designate as Utility Scam Awareness Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Utility Scam Awareness Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Utility Scam Awareness Day (3) encourages utilities to use this day to raise awareness and knowledge amongst themselves and the general public regarding the threat posed by scams against utility customers, and the techniques and tools used to identify and avoid them.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Utility Scam Awareness Day. Encourages the people of the United States to observe Utility Scam Awareness Day. Encourages utilities to use this day to raise awareness and knowledge among themselves and the general public regarding the threat posed by scams against utility customers, and the techniques and tools used to identify and avoid them.
Congratulating Einstein Healthcare Network on their 150th anniversary.

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates Einstein Healthcare Network on their 150th anniversary and recognizes the significance of this milestone; and (2) commends Einstein Healthcare Network for their high-quality medical care services to the people of Philadelphia and the surrounding region.

Summary: Congratulates the Einstein Healthcare Network on its 150th anniversary and commends the network for providing high-quality medical care to the people of Philadelphia and the surrounding region.
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mr. Mfume. Committee on Natural Resources: Ms. Matsui, Mrs. Trahan. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, Mr. Kildee, Ms. Wild, Mrs. Fletcher. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Ruiz, Mr. Gallego. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members to specified standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente's place of death near Piñones in Loíza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Whereas Roberto Clemente was an American baseball legend who embodied the values of a model citizen; Whereas Roberto Clemente won two Major League Baseball World Series Championships, was named World Series Most Valuable Player, and was an All-Star for 12 seasons; Whereas Roberto Clemente served this Nation as a United States Marine Corps Reservist; Whereas Roberto Clemente was the first Puerto Rican inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame; Whereas Roberto Clemente was inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame; Whereas Roberto Clemente was committed to caring and helping those in need, regardless of their location; Whereas Roberto Clemente selflessly chose to travel to an earthquake-ridden Nicaragua to provide humanitarian aid; Whereas Roberto Clemente’s plane crashed shortly after taking off from Isla Verde International Airport/Aeropuerto Internacional de Isla Verde on December 31, 1972; Whereas Roberto Clemente was only 38 years old when he tragically passed away; Whereas Roberto Clemente’s passion and advocacy demonstrated the positive influence that professional athletes could have in improving the lives of others; Whereas Roberto Clemente challenged the stereotypes that had marginalized native Spanish speakers in this Nation and remains an icon to many Puerto Ricans and Latinos in the United States and Latin America; Whereas Major League Baseball presents an annual Roberto Clemente Award to the player that best embodies Roberto Clemente’s value of service to others and represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy, and positive contributions, both on and off the field; Whereas Roberto Clemente was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Presidential Citizens Medal, and the Congressional Gold Medal for his civic and charitable contributions; and Whereas the crash site in the adjacent area to Playa Aviones in the municipality of Loíza, Puerto Rico, was the last place where Roberto Clemente graced this world: Now, therefore be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the memory of Roberto Clemente as a great humanitarian and athlete; (2) recognizes Roberto Clemente as the embodiment of a baseball legend that contributed to the betterment of society; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Interior recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente’s airplane and the adjacent land by adding such site to the National Register of Historic Places.

Summary: Honors the memory of Roberto Clemente as a great humanitarian and athlete. Requests that the Department of the Interior recognize the crash site of Clemente's airplane and the adjacent land by adding such site to the National Register of Historic Places.