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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 963) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2116) to prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s texture or style of hair.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 963) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration. 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 the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117–34 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 equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary or their respective designees; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 2116) to prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s texture or style of hair. 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 the Judiciary now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117–36 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 the Judiciary or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 963) to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2116) to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Whereas the purpose of National Women’s History Month is to increase awareness and knowledge of women’s involvement in history; Whereas, as recently as the 1970s, women’s history was rarely included in the kindergarten through grade 12 curriculum and was not part of public awareness; Whereas the Education Task Force of the Sonoma County (California) Commission on the Status of Women initiated a Women’s History Week Whereas in 1980, the National Women’s History Project was founded in Sonoma County, California, by Molly Murphy MacGregor, Mary Ruthsdotter, Maria Cuevas, Paula Hammett, and Bette Morgan to broadcast women’s historical achievements; Whereas National Women’s History Project co-founder Mary Ruthsdotter, who passed away in January 2010, was a leader in the effort to ensure the inclusion of women’s accomplishments in the Nation’s history; Whereas in 1981, responding to the growing popularity of women’s history celebrations, Congress passed a resolution making Women’s History Week a national observance; Whereas during this time, using information provided by the National Women’s History Project, founded in Sonoma County, California, thousands of schools and communities joined in the commemoration of National Women’s History Week, with support and encouragement from governors, city councils, school boards, and Congress; Whereas in 1987, the National Women’s History Project petitioned Congress to expand the national celebration to include the entire month of March; Whereas educators, workplace program planners, parents, and community organizations in thousands of communities in the United States under the guidance of the National Women’s History Project, have turned National Women’s History Month into a major local learning experience and celebration; Whereas the popularity of women’s history celebrations has sparked a new interest in uncovering women’s forgotten heritage; Whereas the President’s Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History was established to consider how best to acknowledge and celebrate the roles and accomplishments of women in United States history; Whereas the National Women’s History Museum was founded in 1996 as an institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into the Nation’s teachings and history books; Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes March 2019 as National Women’s History Month; and Whereas the theme of National Women’s History Month 2019 is Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Women’s History Month; and (2) recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women’s history.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history.
Recognizing the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city of San Antonio, Texas.

Whereas the Payaya Indians first made their home in present day San Antonio and played an integral role in its founding and culture; Whereas, on May 1, 1718, the Mission San Antonio de Valero was established by Father Antonio de San Buenaventura y Olivares; Whereas since its founding, San Antonio has become the second largest city in Texas with a population of more than 1.5 million people; Whereas San Antonio has developed into a rich and diverse city steeped in history, as evidenced by its classification as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site; Whereas San Antonio is known as Military City USA, Whereas San Antonio has established itself on the world’s stage and enjoys relationships with 11 sister cities throughout the world—in Mexico, Spain, China, South Korea, Japan, India, Namibia, Germany, and Taiwan; and Whereas the people of San Antonio have made invaluable contributions and achievements in the areas of medicine, art, music, gastronomy, sport, law, education, literature, and government: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city of San Antonio, Texas; (2) celebrates the contributions San Antonians have made to Texas and the Nation; and (3) honors the sacrifices of all those who have made San Antonio, Texas, a world-class city.

Summary: Recognizes the 300th anniversary of the founding of San Antonio, Texas.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People's Republic of China should be held accountable for its handling of COVID-19.

Whereas the first reported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (commonly referred to as COVID-19 Whereas the first human-to-human transmission of the disease was recorded by doctors in Wuhan, China on December 8, 2019; Whereas the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission did not inform the World Health Organization (WHO) of the outbreak until December 31, 2019; Whereas Chinese social media censors curbed alerts of the outbreak to the public, including by blocking a comprehensive list of coronavirus-related terms from online discussion; Whereas Dr. Li Wenliang, a physician at Wuhan Central hospital who warned his colleagues of the possible outbreak of COVID-19 in December 2019, was summoned and admonished by Wuhan police for making false comments on the Internet Whereas, on January 3, 2020, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) ordered institutions not to publish any information related to the unknown disease transfer any samples they had to designated testing institutions or to destroy them Whereas the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, was not notified by his Chinese colleagues of COVID-19 until January 3, 2020, 47 days after the first reported case of the virus; Whereas nearly six weeks after doctors in Wuhan raised the possibility of human-to-human transmission of the virus, Chinese officials continued to deny any recorded cases of such transmissions; Whereas Chinese authorities did not begin taking steps toward locking down the city of Wuhan until January 23, 2020, over two months after the first reported case of COVID-19; Whereas critics of China’s slow response to the outbreak, including Chinese businessman Ren Zhiqiang, were reported to have disappeared; and Whereas a growing consensus of United States officials now believe that COVID-19 originated at the Wuhan Institute of Virology as part of efforts to study and combat viruses: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (commonly referred to as COVID-19 (2) the People’s Republic of China should be held accountable for its handling of the COVID-19; and (3) the United States and other countries should permanently withhold payments on debts owed to the People’s Republic of China in amounts equal to the public costs incurred by such countries relating to COVID-19.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the global COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak is a direct result of China's human rights abuses and propaganda campaign and that China should be held accountable for its handling of the outbreak.
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 Foreign Affairs: Mr. Curtis. Committee on Homeland Security Mr. Bacon. Committee on Small Business Mr. Curtis. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Foreign Affairs, (2) Homeland Security, and (3) Small Business.
Expressing support for addressing diaper need by donating generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and organizations that distribute diapers to families in need.

Whereas diaper need, the condition of not having a sufficient supply of clean diapers to keep babies and toddlers clean, dry, and healthy, can adversely affect the health and well-being of babies, toddlers, and their families; Whereas national surveys and research studies report that 1 in 3 families struggles with diaper need and 48 percent of families delay changing a diaper to extend their supply; Whereas children go through 6 to 12 diapers each day during the 2 to 3 years they wear diapers; Whereas purchasing enough diapers to keep a baby or toddler clean, dry, and healthy can consume 14 percent of a low-wage family’s post-tax income, making it difficult to obtain a sufficient supply; Whereas a daily or weekly supply of diapers is generally an eligibility requirement for babies and toddlers to participate in child-care programs and high-quality early-education programs; Whereas without enough diapers, babies and toddlers risk infections and health problems that may require medical attention, and may prevent parents from attending work or school, thereby hurting the family’s economic prospects and well-being; Whereas addressing diaper need can lead to economic opportunity for families and communities and improved health for children, thus ensuring all children and families have access to the basic necessities required to thrive and reach their full potential; and Whereas the numerous committed staff and volunteers at diaper banks across the country work tirelessly in their communities, distributing millions of diapers and serving hundreds of thousands of children each month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its gratitude for those who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities; (2) supports the important disaster relief efforts made by diaper banks and distribution programs in response to natural disasters; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to address diaper need by donating generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and organizations that distribute diapers to families in need.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for organizations that distribute diapers to families in need and encourages donations to such organizations.
Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict.

Whereas the Kingdom of Morocco was the first country to formally recognize the United States in 1777 and remains a strong ally and partner for peace in the Middle East and North Africa; Whereas the lack of resolution to conflict in the Western Sahara for more than 40 years inhibits the regional security and economic prosperity of North Africa; Whereas Morocco has long sought a resolution of the Western Sahara conflict through a negotiated process that creates autonomy for the region under Moroccan sovereignty; Whereas for over 10 years and across three Administrations, United States officials have characterized the proposal for autonomy under Moroccan sovereignty as both serious and credible Whereas United Nations Security Council Resolution 2414 (2018), proposed and supported by the United States, criticized provocative actions by the Polisario Front in the Western Sahara territory and called for the immediate withdrawal to refrain from [any] destabilizing actions Whereas, on May 1, 2018, Morocco announced it was severing diplomatic ties with Iran due to its purported support, along with that of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah militia, for the Polisario Front; Whereas the Government of Iran has provided monetary and other forms of material support to terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah; Whereas the United States has designated Hezbollah in its entirety as a foreign terrorist organization; Whereas the efforts of Iran and Hezbollah to maintain influence in North Africa runs counter to the national security objectives of the United States; and Whereas the United States has a significant national security interest in the stability and economic prosperity of North Africa: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its support for the Kingdom of Morocco as our oldest ally and as a partner in combating terrorism and promoting stability and prosperity in North Africa; (2) condemns the provocative actions taken by the Polisario Front in Western Sahara; (3) condemns any action by the Government of Iran or by Hezbollah that promotes instability in North Africa; (4) reaffirms that Morocco’s autonomy plan is serious, realistic, and credible, and represents a path forward to satisfy the aspirations of the people in the Western Sahara to run their own affairs in peace and dignity; and (5) calls on President Trump, the Secretary of State, and the Ambassador to the United Nations, to assist the United Nations in supporting a peaceful agreement to the Western Sahara conflict that is consistent with the United States position and will be enduring and enforceable.

Summary: This resolution reaffirms U.S. support for Morocco and condemns actions taken by Iran and Hezbollah that promote instability in the region. The resolution also calls for a peaceful agreement to ending the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution and on any 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 or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to commit. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide.

Whereas the United Nations Convention for the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide was adopted in 1948; Whereas that Convention defines genocide as any of the following acts committed with the intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group, as such: (a) Killing members of the group; (b) Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group; (c) Deliberately inflicting on the group conditions of life calculated to bring about its physical destruction in whole or in part; (d) Imposing measures intended to prevent births within the group; (e) Forcibly transferring children of the group to another group Whereas Christian communities have been present in the Middle East for over 2,000 years; Whereas Christian communities coexisted with Muslim and other religious communities in the past; Whereas Christian communities have contributed to the cultural and historical traditions of the region; Whereas ongoing warfare, violence, and terrorism in Syria, Iraq, and elsewhere in the Middle East has driven many Christian communities to flee the region; Whereas thousands of Christians have been killed and hundreds of thousands of Christians have been displaced by recent fighting; and Whereas Pope Francis stated, “we are dismayed to see how in the Middle East and elsewhere in the world many of our brothers and sisters are persecuted, tortured and killed for their faith in Jesus. … In this third world war, waged piecemeal, which we are now experiencing, a form of genocide is taking place.”: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide; (2) encourages other nations to likewise recognize the ongoing genocide; and (3) encourages the Administration to offer safety to Christians fleeing genocide by offering them priority in receiving refugee status and being admitted into the United States.

Summary: Recognizes that Christians in the Middle East are victims of genocide, and encourages other nations to recognize the ongoing genocide. Encourages the Administration to offer safety to Christians fleeing genocide by offering them priority in receiving refugee status and being admitted into the United States.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that two consecutive quarters of negative growth in gross domestic product, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, constitutes a recession.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that two consecutive quarters of negative growth in gross domestic product, as reported by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, constitutes a recession.

Summary: This resolution states that two consecutive quarters of negative growth in gross domestic product constitutes a recession.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5, 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 the Budget or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for two hours equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designees and the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means or their respective designees. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1319) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 5.
Electing Members to certain standing committees 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. LaHood. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Small Business/Self Employed Division Decision Memorandum regarding the decision to destroy approximately 30,000,000 paper information returns around the time of March 2021, and any other memorandum related to the decision to destroy those information returns.

That the Secretary of the Treasury is directed to provide to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution and with such limited and appropriate redactions as necessary to protect Internal Revenue Service methods that would jeopardize voluntary compliance if publicly disclosed, a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Small Business/Self Employed Division Decision Memorandum regarding the decision to destroy approximately 30,000,000 paper information returns around the time of March 2021, and any other memorandum related to the decision to destroy those information returns.

Summary: This resolution directs the Department of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives a copy of the Internal Revenue Service Small Business/Self Employed Division Decision Memorandum regarding the decision to destroy approximately 30 million paper information returns around March 2021, and any other memorandum related to the decision to destroy those returns.