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Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their historic championship victory in the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.

Whereas, on June 12, 2017, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 129–120 in an extraordinary game 5 at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California, to win the 2017 National Basketball Association (referred to in the preamble as the “NBA”) Finals; Whereas the Golden State Warriors captured their second championship in 3 years, and their fifth championship in franchise history; Whereas the 2017 championship victory marks the first time a Bay Area professional sports team has clinched a championship title at home in 43 years; Whereas in 2017 the Golden State Warriors had the NBA’s best regular-season record with 67 wins, capping an extraordinary 3-year run, during which the Warriors won a record-setting 207 regular season games; Whereas the Golden State Warriors finished the post-season 16–1, which constitutes the best post-season record in the 71-year history of the NBA; Whereas every single member of the 2016–2017 Golden State Warriors team contributed to this championship, including Matt Barnes, Ian Clark, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Damian Jones, Shaun Livingston, Kevon Looney, James Michael McAdoo, Patrick McCaw, JaVale McGee, ZaZa Pachulia, Klay Thompson, and David West; Whereas Kevin Durant became just the sixth player to score 30 or more points in each game of a championship round, and was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA Finals; Whereas Steve Kerr, Mike Brown, and the entire team of coaches and staff have been instrumental in developing the Golden State Warriors’ dynamic and record-setting style of play, and have fostered a positive, selfless team spirit; Whereas Joe Lacob and Peter Guber have built one of the most exciting and high-performing franchises in NBA history; Whereas the dedicated fan base of Golden State Warriors has offered unrelenting, passionate support to the team; and Whereas, both on and off the court, the Golden State Warriors are an immense source of pride for the Bay Area and the entire Golden State Warrior fan base: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals; (2) recognizes the historic achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the 2016–2017 season; and (3) celebrates the selfless teamwork and extraordinary character, pride, determination, and hard-work of the Golden State Warriors.

Summary: Congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 139) to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (S. 139) to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-53 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, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary; (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 commit with or without instructions. January 9, 2018 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 139) to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs.
Recognizing the challenges, achievements, and significant contributions of women and minorities in the fields of housing, housing finance, and community development.

Whereas President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law in 1968 which prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and handicap to counter pervasive, systemic, and debilitating franchised racism; Whereas public and private investment and the economic health and stability of communities are influenced by housing opportunity; Whereas women and minorities have been historically excluded in housing; Whereas women and minorities have been historically underrepresented in housing; Whereas months after Congress passed a landmark law directing the Federal Government to dismantle segregation in the Nation’s housing, President Nixon’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development George Romney began working to implement a plan to use the law to its fullest effect to reverse past discrimination and institute fair housing in a low-key manner; Whereas home ownership and stable housing amongst women and minorities bring significant economic benefits to communities; Whereas more women are living independently or serving as heads of households today than when the Fair Housing Act became law, with women compromising nearly 20 percent of home buyers today; Whereas evidence from the International Monetary Fund suggests that adding women to the labor market will increase overall productivity and stimulate wage growth for both women and men; Whereas a recent study found that increased diversity of leadership teams in business resulted in 19 percent higher revenue due to innovation, a substantial factor in tech companies, startups, and industries of the future; Whereas historic and systemic racial barriers to wealth building and the implication this has had for home ownership left many in cities across America vulnerable to displacement and economic isolation; and Whereas lack of housing opportunity contributes to the continued racial wealth gap: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significant contributions and importance of representation of women and minorities in housing; (2) encourages increased participation of women and minorities in housing and related fields; and (3) will look to promote diversity, policies, and robust investment in programs which serve to countermand historic segregation perpetrated against women and minorities.

Summary: This resolution (1) recognizes the significant contributions and importance of representation of women and minorities in housing; (2) encourages increased participation of these individuals in housing and related fields; and (3) considers promoting diversity, policies, and robust investment in certain programs that assist women and minorities.
Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.

That the Speaker, in concurrence with the Minority Leader, is authorized to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to record proceedings during a joint meeting of Congress on July 19, 2023, to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use by the public. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution permits the Speaker of the House, with the concurrence of the House Minority Leader, to authorize a recording of a joint meeting of Congress to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Vaccine Mandate.

Whereas the Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an emergency temporary standard (ETS) to require employers with more than 100 employees to ensure that all their workers are either fully vaccinated against COVID–19 or subject them to weekly testing and mask-wearing; Whereas non-complying businesses could be fined, and non-complying employees fired; Whereas Congress tasked the Department of Health and Human Services with determining the safety, efficacy, and appropriate use of vaccines; Whereas Congress authorized the Food and Drug Administration to determine whether vaccines should be allowed in interstate commerce; Whereas Congress empowered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to recommend who should receive such vaccines; Whereas Congress authorized the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to set and enforce standards affecting the working conditions for workers resulting from workplace specific risks; Whereas the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s use of the emergency temporary standard is an abuse of executive authority because COVID–19 is not a workplace specific risk; and Whereas other agencies have already been given broad authority by Congress on COVID–19 vaccines and mitigating the public health effects of COVID–19: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives stands in opposition to any adverse punishment for private employers and private employees who choose not to receive the COVID–19 vaccine.

Summary: This resolution expresses opposition to punishing private employers and employees who choose to not receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation", and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

chapter 8 Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. 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 Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit. January 31, 2017 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 36) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Waste Prevention, Production Subject to Royalties, and Resource Conservation", and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 37) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration relating to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

Whereas Members of Congress and congressional staff need greater interaction with constituents; Whereas constituents deserve better access to their Member of Congress; Whereas there are time restraints and high costs associated with constituent travel to Washington, DC, to meet with their Congressman; Whereas there are 535 Members of Congress who travel consistently between their district and Washington, DC; Whereas Members of Congress currently do most of their work from Washington, DC, and travel to their districts, some traveling significant distances; Whereas many congressional staffers do not spend time in the district for which they were hired to work, and are less in touch with the needs of constituents; Whereas the current constraints of Congress demand that Members of Congress are physically in Washington, DC, to conduct the duties of their job, which includes but is not limited to debating, voting, and participating in hearings; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as: electronic voting, video conferencing, secure telephones and internet connections, and biometric cyber security; Whereas there are security concerns associated with the entire Congress being physically located in a single place; Whereas concerns were raised after 9/11 about the possibility of future terrorist attacks on the Nation’s Capitol and the safety of the Members of Congress; Whereas government operating costs are far too high, and new, innovative savings must be found; Whereas there are recent advances in technology that would make a virtual Congress possible, such as electronic voting, video conferencing, and secure telephones and internet connections; Whereas the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place; Whereas the need to find new ways to save taxpayer money by decreasing the operating cost of government; and Whereas the need for Members of Congress to maintain greater accountability to their constituents: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House of Representatives in a virtual setting; and (3) directs the Committee on House Administration to establish procedures and rules for the consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in a virtual setting.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for the consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it.
Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2023.

Whereas each December, the House of Representatives recognizes the positive contributions of interscholastic athletic administrators; Whereas Congress recognizes the position of interscholastic athletic administrator as an important contributor to the education of our nation’s students and helps foster the development of students physically, mentally, socially, and emotionally; Whereas for students, interscholastic athletic participation is an integral part of the educational experience and enhances the learning and maturation process; Whereas the position of interscholastic athletic administrator involves serving as guardian over education-based athletics, which includes assuring the safety and well-being of all students; Whereas the position of school athletic administrator has stewardship over the largest department of staff members and students in high schools in the United States; Whereas the existence of well-trained and supported athletic administrators is essential to the operation of our nation’s education system; Whereas school athletic administrators are often among the first at school each morning so that student-athletes have opportunities to use athletic facilities, stay later in the evening as various sports teams practice, and often work weekends during interscholastic competitions; Whereas school athletic administrators are committed to developing and maintaining comprehensive education-based athletic programs that seek to achieve the highest development of all student-athletes; Whereas the interscholastic athletic administrator field is experiencing high turnover rates with as many as 33% of secondary school athletic administrators expected to resign or retire within the next couple of years; Whereas the retention of the interscholastic athletic administrator workforce in the United States is essential in protecting school-based athletics as part of a robust educational experience; and Whereas the athletic programs run by school athletic administrators have impacts that extend well beyond playing fields, athletic venues, and even schools: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators’ Day; (2) commends school athletic administrators for the commitment and leadership provided to student-athletes at the secondary school level; and (3) commends the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association as the leading organization that prepares individuals who lead secondary school athletics throughout the United States, providing continuous learning, professional development, and resources to assist those within the profession.

Summary: This resolution supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day. In addition, the resolution commends (1) athletic administrators for their commitment to secondary school student athletes; and (2) the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for providing continuous learning, professional development, and resources to assist those within the profession.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

National Small Business Week Whereas a National Small Business Week Whereas there are more than 29,600,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.9 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ over 47 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses constitute 97.7 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses are responsible for creating 63 percent of new jobs; Whereas every congressional district in the United States contains a small business; and Whereas April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States; (2) supports the designation of National Small Business Week (3) recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed; and (4) supports efforts to— (A) encourage consumers to utilize small businesses; and (B) increase awareness of the value of small businesses and the impact small businesses have on the economy of the United States.

Summary: Celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community. Supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to utilize small businesses, and (2) increase awareness of the value of small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.
Expressing support for the designation of June 1, 2021, as "Batten Disease Awareness Day".

Batten Disease Awareness Day Whereas Batten disease is a family of rare genetic disorders of the nervous system that typically begins in childhood; Whereas there are many forms of Batten disease, and the mutations of at least 14 different genes are known to cause the disease; Whereas symptoms of the fatal disease include vision loss leading to blindness, personality and behavioral changes, seizures, intellectual decline, disruption and loss of speech, dementia, and other debilitating ailments; Whereas depending on the age of onset, Batten disease usually leads to premature death when the patient is in his or her late teens or early twenties; Whereas Batten disease occurs in an estimated 2 to 4 of every 100,000 births in the United States; Whereas due to the many different forms of the disease, there is significant variability in the age of onset and symptom progression for each case; Whereas on average, the process to reach the correct diagnosis for a patient with a rare disease could take up to 7.6 years, visits with numerous physicians, and multiple misdiagnoses; Whereas there is no known cure for Batten disease, and the lack of essential funding has hindered scientists’ ability to find a potential treatment or cure; and Whereas the Federal Government has not done enough to provide funding for rare diseases, and 95 percent of the 7,000 rare diseases still have no FDA-approved treatment: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Batten Disease Awareness Day (2) calls for more funding for research to be done on potential treatment and cures for rare diseases.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Batten Disease Awareness Day. Batten disease refers to a group of inherited nervous system disorders that interfere with the body's ability to break down certain molecules.