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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016. 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 further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of October 23, 2015. 3. It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of October 22, 2015, or October 23, 2015, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for consideration pursuant to this section. October 21, 2015 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 13 to March 19, 2022, as "Sleep Awareness Week".

Sleep Awareness Week Whereas sleep is essential for health, well-being, and safety; Whereas advancing advocacy and promotion of evidence-based sleep health practices will improve the general health of the public; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has changed, and in some cases disrupted, individuals’ sleep health and sleep practices; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise that most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep per night; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found in 2016 that more than one-third of all adults in the United States sleep less than 7 hours per night on a regular basis; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation’s 2020 Sleep in America Poll found that 44 percent of Americans say they feel sleepy between 2 and 4 days per week and 28 percent reporting daytime fatigue 5 days per week; Whereas numerous studies have found that Black Americans are less likely than their White counterparts to get adequate sleep, and that Black Americans may also be more likely to get lower quality sleep; Whereas Congress established the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research in 1993 to foster the coordination of sleep and circadian research within the National Institutes of Health and other Federal agencies; Whereas for over two decades, the National Sleep Foundation has organized Sleep Awareness Week to promote the benefits of healthy sleep and its importance to overall health and well-being; and Whereas numerous States and organizations across the Nation recognize and participate in Sleep Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of sleep health as a way to increase overall health and well-being; (2) supports the designation of a Sleep Awareness Week (3) supports the goals and efforts of Sleep Awareness Week; (4) encourages public health officials, health care providers, educators, and parents to do their part to promote adequate sleep; (5) encourages the people of the United States to prioritize their sleep health, practice good habits for sleep health, and discuss their sleep with health care professionals (as needed); and (6) recognizes the continued importance of— (A) policies to improve sleep health; and (B) understanding and reducing sleep health disparities.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Sleep Awareness Week.
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2015, as "Rare Disease Day".

Rare Disease Day Whereas rare diseases and disorders are those which affect small patient populations, typically populations smaller than 200,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas nearly 7,000 rare diseases affect nearly 30,000,000 people in the United States and their families; Whereas over half of all rare diseases affect children; Whereas many rare diseases are serious, life-threatening, and lack an effective treatment; Whereas rare diseases and conditions cross the medical spectrum and include a broad range of diseases such as epidermolysis bullosa, progeria, sickle cell anemia, Tay-Sachs, Leigh’s disease, WAGR Syndrome, cystic fibrosis, most childhood cancers, and fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva; Whereas people with rare diseases experience challenges that include difficulty in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, limited treatment options, and difficulty finding physicians or treatment centers with expertise in their disease; Whereas more than 450 drugs and biologies have been approved for the treatment of rare diseases according to the Food and Drug Administration, millions of people in the United States have rare diseases for which there is no approved treatment; Whereas challenges to reimbursement for life-altering and often life-saving treatments still exist, such as in reimbursement for medical foods that treat rare metabolic disorders; Whereas great strides have been made in research and treatment for rare diseases as a result of the Orphan Drug Act and amendments made by that Act; Whereas the Food and Drug Administration has taken great strides in involving the patient in the drug review process as part of its Patient-Focused Drug Development program, an initiative that originated in the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act; Whereas both the Food and Drug Administration and the National Institutes of Health have established special offices to advocate for rare disease research and treatments; Whereas the National Organization for Rare Disorders, an organization established in 1983 to provide services to, and advocate on behalf of, patients with rare diseases, was a primary force behind the enactment of the Orphan Drug Act and remains a critical public voice for people with rare diseases; Whereas 2015 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act and the National Organization for Rare Disorders; Whereas the National Organization for Rare Disorders sponsors Rare Disease Day Whereas Rare Disease Day Whereas Rare Disease Day Whereas Rare Disease Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Rare Disease Day (2) recognizes the importance of improving awareness and encouraging accurate and early diagnosis of rare diseases and disorders; and (3) supports a national and global commitment to improving access to, and developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for, rare diseases and disorders.

Summary: Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2020, through September 20, 2020, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Balance Awareness Week Whereas vestibular (inner-ear-balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people in the United States, have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult four or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in their search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates Balance Awareness Week Whereas the week of September 13, 2020, through September 20, 2020, would be an appropriate week to designate as Balance Awareness Week That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Balance Awareness Week (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.
Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michael Odeh.

Whereas Alexander Michael Odeh was born in Jifna, Palestine, on April 4, 1944, and resided in Orange County, California, for most of his adult life, including Santa Ana; Whereas Alex Odeh was a peace activist who worked to promote civil liberties for Arab-Americans in the United States and for civil and human rights around the world; Whereas Alex Odeh was also a published poet and a lecturer of Arabic language at Coastline College and California State University, Fullerton; Whereas Alex Odeh was the Southern California Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) when, on October 11, 1985, he was killed when a pipe bomb exploded as he entered the ADC office in Santa Ana, California; Whereas Alex Odeh is survived by his wife, Norma Odeh, and his three daughters, Helena Odeh, Samya Odeh, and Susan Odeh; and Whereas those responsible for the act of domestic terrorism which killed Alex Odeh have yet to be brought to justice: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) the House of Representatives acknowledges with profound sorrow the death of Alexander Michael Odeh, a victim of domestic terrorism; (2) the House of Representatives tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the late Mr. Odeh and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in their bereavement; (3) the Clerk of the House of Representatives will communicate this resolution to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased; and (4) when the House of Representatives adjourns today, it adjourns as a further mark of respect to the memory of Mr. Odeh.

Summary: This resolution honors the life of the activist Alexander Odeh, who was killed in the 1985 Santa Ana bombing, and offers the condolences of the House of Representatives regarding his death.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Whereas the influence of Korean Americans may be observed in all facets of American life, from politics to industry, entrepreneurship to volunteerism, the arts, and education; Whereas, on January 13, 1903, 102 courageous Korean immigrants arrived in the United States initiating the first large wave of Korean immigration to America; Whereas these pioneer Korean immigrants faced tremendous social and economic obstacles as well as language barriers in America, the land of opportunity; Whereas in pursuit of the American dream, Korean immigrants initially served as farmworkers, wage laborers, and section hands throughout the United States; Whereas first generation Korean immigrants established a new home in a new land through resilience, tenacious effort, and immense sacrifice, which became the bedrock for their children and future generations of Korean Americans; Whereas the centennial year of 2003 marked an important milestone in the history of Korean immigration; Whereas the House passed House Resolution 487 to commemorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; Whereas the Senate passed Senate Resolution 283 to commemorate Korean American Day in the 109th Congress; Whereas Korean Americans, like other groups of immigrants that came to the United States before them, seeking a better life and opportunity, have thrived in their new homeland due to a strong work ethic, family bonds, and community spirit; Whereas Korean Americans have made significant contributions to the economic vitality of the United States and the global marketplace; Whereas Korean Americans have made history by winning elections throughout the country in local, State, and Federal levels of political office; Whereas Korean Americans have invigorated businesses, not-for-profit and other nongovernmental organizations, government, technology, medicine, athletics, arts and entertainment, journalism, churches, academic communities, and countless facets of American life; Whereas Korean Americans have built and strengthened the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea, fostering peace on the Korean Peninsula; Whereas Korean Americans have made enormous contributions to the military strength of the United States and served with distinction in the Armed Forces during World War I, World War II, the Vietnam war, the conflict in Korea, and subsequent military conflicts across the globe; and Whereas the Centennial Committees of Korean Immigration and Korean Americans have designated January 13 of each year as Korean American Day That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day; (2) urges all Americans to observe Korean American Day so as to have a greater appreciation of the invaluable contributions Korean Americans have made to the United States; and (3) honors and recognizes the 118th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day and honors the 118th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 10, 2020, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (referred to in this preamble as NASSP National Assistant Principals Week Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as to supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas, since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program has recognized outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 6 through April 10, 2020, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.

Summary: This resolution (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week, and (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States.
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, with the House amendments to 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 Appropriations or his designee that the House recede from its amendments and concur in the Senate amendment with the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question. 2. The requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the legislative day of October 7, 2013. September 30, 2013 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 59) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2014, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Whereas the United States is, by many accounts, one of the world’s wealthiest countries; Whereas the United States is also a land of stark inequality; Whereas in 2017, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights found that among nations in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the United States ranked 35th out of 37 in terms of poverty and inequality Whereas the United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights also found that 40 million people in the United States live in poverty, the United States ranks 36th in the world “in terms of access to water and sanitation,” and Americans can expect to live shorter and sicker lives compared to people living in any other rich democracy Whereas poverty and inequality are not inevitabilities; Whereas poverty and inequality are choices made by people in power; Whereas every American has the right to just working conditions, quality healthcare, an excellent education, healthy food, and safe housing; Whereas the United States Government can and should be held accountable by Americans and the international community for ensuring these rights for all Americans; and Whereas to guarantee this accountability, the United States must ratify the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Expressing support for prioritizing racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for therapies, diagnostics, and vaccines for COVID-19.

Whereas the novel coronavirus (SARS–CoV–2) causes COVID–19 and has claimed over 183,000 American lives as of September 1, 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted communities of color; Whereas African Americans are nearly twice as likely to die from COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are more than five times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas African Americans and Hispanic or Latino Americans are more than four and one-half times as likely to be hospitalized for COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas racial and ethnic communities have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials, and factors cited as explaining this underrepresentation include social and financial barriers as well as mistrust in research participation stemming from historical discriminatory and abusive practices; and Whereas surveys show skepticism among communities of color about the safety of a potential COVID–19 vaccine despite vaccination rates that are typically as high as those of other communities: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal agencies should— (1) take appropriate actions to ensure meaningful engagement of communities of color in the conduct of COVID–19 research and participation in clinical trials for COVID–19 diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines; (2) take steps to codevelop with communities of color strategies that address and resolve financial and social barriers that may prevent the participation of racial and ethnic communities in clinical trials; and (3) partner with community groups, faith-based organizations, and health care facilities to conduct outreach to communities of color and improve equitable access to safe and effective COVID–19 vaccines that are licensed by the Food and Drug Administration.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that federal agencies should take appropriate actions to (1) ensure meaningful engagement of communities of color in the conduct of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) research and participation in clinical trials, and (2) improve equitable access to safe and effective vaccines.