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Expressing support for the designation of August 3, 2023, as "Tony Bennett Day".

Tony Bennett Day Whereas Tony Bennett, born Anthony Dominick Benedetto on August 3, 1926, was an iconic American singer, performer, and artist, who has made significant contributions to the world of music and entertainment throughout his illustrious career; Whereas Tony Bennett’s unparalleled talent, exceptional vocal range, and soulful renditions of timeless classics have touched the hearts of millions of people around the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the American cultural landscape; Whereas Tony Bennett’s dedication to his craft, tireless pursuit of excellence, and unwavering commitment to preserving the Great American Songbook have earned him numerous accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the distinction of being a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master; Whereas Tony Bennett’s musical legacy has not only enriched the lives of his fans, but also served as an inspiration to countless aspiring artists, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and strive for greatness; Whereas Tony Bennett’s philanthropic efforts, including his support for arts education and humanitarian causes, have exemplified his compassionate spirit and commitment to making the world a better place; Whereas Tony Bennett was a native son of Astoria, Queens, a community that was always close to his heart, and where he helped found the Frank Sinatra High School of the Arts in the neighborhood; Whereas Tony Bennett’s devotion to his country was evident throughout his service in the United States Army, as he fought in the Battle of Bulge and his involvement in liberating a concentration camp in Germany during World War II, and where he also played a vital role in bringing joy and comfort to his fellow soldiers through his musical talents; Whereas Tony Bennett was a lifelong champion of civil rights, using his music and his platform to speak out vociferously against racism and discrimination; Whereas Tony Bennett and Harry Belafonte even marched together in the historic Selma to Montgomery marches, standing alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to demand equality and justice for all; Whereas Tony Bennett used his influence for good, to help promote Black artists in the music industry and to raise awareness of racial inequality; and Whereas the designation of August 3, 2023, as Tony Bennett Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Tony Bennett Day (2) calls upon educational institutions, community organizations, and the people of the United States to participate in events and activities that celebrate Tony Bennett’s music, career, and philanthropy, fostering a deeper appreciation for the arts and the role they play in enriching our lives.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Tony Bennett Day in honor of his contributions to the arts and to society.
Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in "National Perinatal Nurses Week".

National Perinatal Nurses Week Whereas perinatal nurses work with patients who are attempting to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, or have recently delivered; Whereas perinatal nurses provide prenatal care and testing, care of patients experiencing pregnancy complications, care during labor and delivery, and care of patients following delivery; Whereas perinatal nursing includes labor and delivery nurses, mother-baby nurses, and neonatal nurses; Whereas continuous support during labor from a registered nurse is critical to achieve improved birth outcomes; Whereas there has been a persistent shortage of nurses across all fields, while demand continues to grow; Whereas mothers are dying in the United States at the highest rate in the developed world, and the crisis is most severe for Black mothers; Whereas nurses are positioned to provide unique insight into patient care circumstances that may contribute to women’s deaths, thereby reducing the rate of and disparity in maternal mortality; Whereas October, the 10th month of the year, was chosen to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week Whereas Apgar is the point system used to evaluate the health of a newborn baby, with 10 representing the healthiest possible score for a baby, and this score is assigned and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; Whereas the 10th day of the month of October was chosen to begin National Perinatal Nurses Week Whereas 10 centimeters dilated constitutes complete cervical dilation, the successful completion of the first phase of labor when a woman is ready to deliver her baby, and this progress is supported and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; and Whereas the week of October 10, 2021, through October 16, 2021, is set aside to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the contributions of perinatal nurses by participating in National Perinatal Nurses Week

Summary: This resolution expresses gratitude to perinatal nurses and encourages participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $10,075,885 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 $10,871,362 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 Committee on Armed Services for the 117th Congress.
Expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as "National Month for Renters".

National Month for Renters Whereas rental housing is a vital component of the United States housing market, providing a place to live for nearly 44 million households and more than 111 million Americans; Whereas the number of households renting their homes increased by 9 million over the past decade, the largest 10-year gain on record; Whereas the demand for rental housing is expected to intensify over the coming decade as members of the 78-million-millennial generation form households for the first time, and many of the 75-million-baby-boomer generation transition from home ownership to rental housing; Whereas the annual median income of renters is less than half that of homeowners; Whereas over the past 15 years, rents have grown faster than household incomes; Whereas more than 11 million households in communities across the country pay in excess of 50 percent of their income on rent and utilities, making them severely cost-burdened under Federal standards; Whereas these 11 million severely cost-burdened households include 14 million women, 8 million children, 9 million millennials, 2 million senior citizens, and nearly 800,000 veterans; Whereas severely cost-burdened renters are more likely to experience poor health outcomes, educational setbacks, loss of jobs and productivity, and greater food instability; Whereas nearly 13 million renters work jobs that are the engine of the Nation’s economy (e.g., office and administrative, food service, transportation, building and grounds maintenance, construction, production, personal care, managers, education, and cashiers), and yet devote more than 30 percent of their income just to rent; and Whereas the Nation’s lowest income renters face a shortage of affordable and available rental homes: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Month for Renters (2) urges a truly national effort involving all levels of government, the private sector, and the philanthropic community to expand the supply of affordable rental homes to meet current and expected demand; (3) recognizes the considerable adverse economic and social impact that unaffordable rents have on families and communities; and (4) recognizes that expanding access to affordable rental homes will help stabilize families and communities, promote equality of opportunity, and support greater economic growth and prosperity.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives: supports the designation of National Month for Renters to draw attention to the U.S. rental affordability crisis; urges a national effort involving all levels of government, the private sector, and the philanthropic community to expand the supply of affordable rental homes to meet demand; and recognizes the adverse economic and social impact that unaffordable rents have on families and communities and that expanding access to affordable rental homes will help stabilize families and communities, promote equality of opportunity, and support greater economic growth and prosperity.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to eliminate partisan redistricting and gerrymandering.

1. Eliminating Partisan Redistricting and Gerrymandering It is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) Congress should establish a Federal reapportionment system that would create compact and contiguous congressional districts that, to the greatest extent possible, follow geographic boundaries and county lines; (2) congressional districts should not favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party; (3) congressional districts should adhere to the existing standards of equal population; and (4) the highest court of each State should have the power to reject congressional district maps that do not meet the above criteria.

Summary: Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: Congress should establish a federal reapportionment system that would create compact and contiguous congressional districts that, to the greatest extent possible, follow geographic boundaries and county lines; congressional districts should not favor or disfavor an incumbent or political party; congressional districts should adhere to the existing standards of equal population; and the highest court of each state should have the power to reject congressional district maps that do not meet the above criteria.
Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.

Whereas, on June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded the Republic of Korea with approximately 135,000 troops to initiate the Korean War; Whereas nearly 1,800,000 members of the United States Armed Forces served along with the forces of the Republic of Korea and 20 other allied nations under the United Nations Command to defend freedom and democracy in the Korean Peninsula; Whereas the United States suffered 36,574 dead and 103,284 wounded during the Korean War in some of the most horrific conditions in the history of warfare; Whereas nearly 70 years have passed since the signing of the cease-fire agreement at Panmunjom on July 27, 1953, and the Korean Peninsula still technically remains in a state of war; Whereas, known as Korean Defense Veterans Whereas the Korean War has become a Forgotten War Whereas many members of the Armed Forces who fought in the Korean War returned home without the fanfare that greeted the heroes of World Wars I and II; Whereas veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans deserve to be recognized by all Americans for their honorable service during and after the Korean War in defense of democracy and freedom; and Whereas the people of the United States and the Republic of Korea are eternally grateful to the veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of the contributions and sacrifices made by the veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the importance of the contributions and sacrifices made by veterans of the Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans.
Recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.

Whereas 2018 marks the 29th anniversary of the first Tribal Canoe Journey, held in Seattle, Washington; Whereas the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hosting the Tribal Canoe Journey for a second time with the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup; Whereas this year more than 100 Tribal canoes, representing more than sixty Tribal Nations from across the United States and Canada, will travel along the Pacific Ocean, the Salish Sea, and the Puget Sound to arrive at the shores of the Puyallup Tribe’s territory; Whereas the theme of this year’s Power Paddle to Puyallup is Honoring our Medicine Whereas the Tribal Canoe Journey is a celebration of the resilient culture and way of life of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and Tribal Nations across the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey; (2) acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest; and (3) congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.

Summary: Recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey. Acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest. Congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.
Recognizing the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents.

Whereas on the last Monday of May, our Nation observes Memorial Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the men and women who died in the service of their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of the active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families is unparalleled; Whereas the civilian population of the United States has the honor and privilege of being protected by the active duty service members, National Guard members, and reservists; Whereas the active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans have risked life and limb to protect the American people and uphold the rights and freedoms of the people of the United States; Whereas the active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents make the same sacrifices as those who have full voting rights in Congress; Whereas approximately 30,000 veterans are residents of the District of Columbia and lack full voting rights in Congress; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought to create the United States, and have served in every war since; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam War, more than 10 States; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean War, more than 8 States; Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, more than 3 States; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, more than 4 States; Whereas 192,406 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia, including active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, and veterans are denied full voting representation in the House of Representatives and the Senate; and Whereas Congress should pass H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admission Act, which would grant full and equal voting representation and control over local affairs to the residents of the District of Columbia by making it the 51st State: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents.

Summary: Recognizes the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.
Expressing support for designation of May as 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 the fourth leading cause of death; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 person in the United States dies from stroke every 4 minutes; Whereas every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke; Whereas stroke costs the United States an estimated $54,000,000,000 each year, including the costs of health care services, medications, and missed days of work; Whereas stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability; Whereas those disabilities may require ongoing physical therapy and surgeries; Whereas the permanent health concerns and treatments resulting from stroke have a considerable impact on children, families, and society; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Stroke Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation 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 treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of National Stroke Awareness Month. Encourages: (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.
Declaring support for Brain Awareness Week.

Whereas more than 1,000 neurological and neurodegenerative diseases, such as schizophrenia, traumatic brain injury, autism and Parkinson’s disease affect the lives of nearly 100 million Americans; Whereas neurological and neurodegenerative diseases are the leading contributors to global disease burden; Whereas neurological illnesses and mental disorders cost the United States more than $760 billion per year and can only be decreased through improved prevention, treatment, and the development of cures; Whereas the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative, whose multi-agency, cross-disciplinary work involves private and public entities, including the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation, among others, is promoting research to develop new tools and technologies to revolutionize our understanding of the human brain and create lifesaving breakthroughs; and Whereas one dollar of research funding for the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation each generates more than two dollars of economic output: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives does hereby declare support for Brain Awareness Week and calls upon all Americans to recognize the valuable contributions that have been made to date in brain and spinal cord research and to support the conduct of this critical research in the future.

Summary: Declares support for Brain Awareness Week. Calls upon Americans to recognize and support brain and spinal cord research.
Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, supporting the goals and ideals of Military Retiree Appreciation Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Whereas the day of April 18, 2019, is Military Retiree Appreciation Day; Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000 retirees of the Armed Forces of the United States who have earned their retirement through career service, a service-connected disability, or both; Whereas military retirees show an unrivaled dedication to service, having faithfully served their country and dedicated much of their lives knowing that at any moment they could be sent anywhere in the world and possibly asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend the national security of the United States; Whereas military retirees, through their perseverance and dedication— (1) have proven to be leaders who are resilient, focused, disciplined, well-trained, and well-educated; and (2) bring the best qualities of citizenship in the United States to lifelong service within their national and local communities as dependable, responsible citizens and neighbors; Whereas the qualities of a military retiree often result in positive contributions to— (1) the civilian workforce, as experienced and knowledgeable employees; (2) local educational institutions, as teachers, counselors, and coaches; (3) local government, as elected public servants; and (4) communities, as dedicated and effective volunteers; Whereas the dedication and focus of military retirees helps strengthen and stabilize local communities; and Whereas the contributions of military retirees to their communities are the manifestation of the desire of the retirees to continue their selfless acts of volunteering and their lifelong service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) should designate a Military Retiree Appreciation Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States through appropriate ceremonies and other activities.

Summary: This resolution urges designation of a Military Retiree Appreciation Day.