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Condemning Twitter's partisan censorship of President Donald J. Trump.

Whereas the United States is founded upon the free exchange of ideas and the ability of all Americans to speak freely; Whereas there have been instances of apparent leftwing bias in Twitter and other California technology companies; Whereas there has been a demonstrated effort by Twitter to obstruct and interfere with President Trump’s ability to get his message through to the American people; Whereas Twitter has followed the lead of some in the biased news media and deemed themselves fact checkers Whereas Twitter had previously agreed to provide a public social media platform free of censorship, but has not upheld its commitment; Whereas a Twitter staffer deactivated the Twitter account of the President of the United States in 2017 without a legitimate reason; Whereas a politically motivated Twitter staffer erroneously claimed that tweets from the President of the United States on May 27, 2020, contained misleading Whereas Twitter has improperly applied its new civic integrity policy Whereas Twitter’s new civic integrity policy standard has not been applied consistently across the Twitter platform; Whereas Twitter has continued its historic lack of transparency in its implementation of the civic integrity policy; Whereas the leader of Facebook, another large social media platform, publicly noted that privately owned social media platforms should not act as arbiter[s] of truth Whereas, unimpeded by censorship, the President’s political challengers continue to use Twitter to promote their political platform and encourage voter participation while Twitter singles out the President’s account; Whereas the President has more than 80 million Twitter followers; and Whereas the President uses his Twitter account to communicate with the American public and bypass the often biased and discriminating reporting of the many in the news media: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) unequivocally condemns Twitter’s biased and unwarranted censorship of the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump; (2) strongly disapproves of Twitter’s partisan and politically motivated content moderation; and (3) demands that Twitter end its discriminatory practices and consistently protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans, including the President of the United States.

Summary: This resolution condemns Twitter's censorship of President Donald Trump, disapproves of Twitter's content moderation, and demands that Twitter protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans.
Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives vacant.

Whereas the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 114th Congress has endeavored to consolidate power and centralize decisionmaking, bypassing the majority of the 435 Members of Congress and the people they represent; Whereas the Speaker has, through inaction, caused the power of Congress to atrophy, thereby making Congress subservient to the executive and judicial branches, diminishing the voice of the American people; Whereas the Speaker uses the power of the office to punish Members who vote according to their conscience instead of the will of the Speaker; Whereas the Speaker has intentionally provided for voice votes on consequential and controversial legislation to be taken without notice and with few Members present; Whereas the Speaker uses the legislative calendar to create crises for the American people, in order to compel Members to vote for legislation; Whereas the Speaker does not comply with the spirit of the rules of the House of Representatives, which provide that Members shall have three days to review legislation before voting; Whereas the Speaker continues to direct the Rules Committee to limit meaningful amendments, to limit debate on the House floor, and to subvert a straightforward legislative process; and Whereas the House of Representatives, to function effectively in the service of all citizens of this country, requires the service of a Speaker who will endeavor to follow an orderly and inclusive process without imposing his or her will upon any Member thereof: Now, therefore, be it That the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is hereby declared to be vacant.

Summary: Declares that the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is vacant.
Honoring the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015.

Whereas, on December 6, 2015, the Portland Timbers won the Major League Soccer Cup, the championship match of Major League Soccer; Whereas by defeating the Columbus Crew by a score of 2 to 1, the Portland Timbers won their first Major League Soccer championship and the 20th edition of the Major League Soccer Cup; Whereas Portland Timbers players Diego Valeri and Rodney Wallace scored goals in the Major League Soccer Cup; Whereas the goal by Diego Valeri in the first minute of the match was the earliest in Cup history; Whereas Portland Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri was designated by Major League Soccer as the Most Valuable Player of the Major League Soccer Cup; Whereas the victory of the Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer Cup was the first Major League Soccer championship win for Portland Timbers head coach, Caleb Porter, and Portland Timbers owner, Merritt Paulson; Whereas the victory of the Portland Timbers in the Major League Soccer Cup was the first such championship for any team in the Pacific Northwest; Whereas by giving back to the community through charity work, the Portland Timbers organization inspires the people of Soccer City, USA, also known as Portland, Oregon, both on and off the pitch; Whereas the supporters group of the Portland Timbers, the Timbers Army exemplifies pride in the Rose City, where there is no pity; Whereas the Timbers Army, through contributions to their community, club, and country, are the greatest of all supporters in Major League Soccer; and Whereas the success of the Portland Timbers soccer team will broaden an appreciation of athletics in young people and encourage Oregonians to volunteer in their communities: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015; (2) recognizes the outstanding achievement of the Portland Timbers team, ownership, and staff; and (3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Portland Timbers.

Summary: Honors the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015.
Supporting the development of guidelines for ethical development of artificial intelligence.

Whereas the field of artificial intelligence (AI) was initiated by a single question, Can machines think? Whereas AI has demonstrated increasing competency in areas as diverse as image and speech recognition, autonomous driving, and the mastery of complex games; Whereas AI has the potential to transform the economy and dramatically alter industries including health care, retail, finance, energy, transportation, law, education, and manufacturing over the coming years; Whereas the development and use of AI has the potential to enhance wellbeing, foster economic growth, and improve care and services for many people; Whereas the far-reaching societal impacts of AI necessitates its safe, responsible, and democratic development; and Whereas the leaders of the G7 have committed to the Charlevoix Common Vision for the Future of Artificial Intelligence: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives supports the development of guidelines for the ethical development of artificial intelligence (AI), in consultation with diverse stakeholders, and consonant with the following aims of: (1) Engagement among industry, government, academia, and civil society. (2) Transparency and explainability of AI systems, processes, and implications. (3) Helping to empower women and underrepresented or marginalized populations. (4) Information privacy and the protection of one’s personal data. (5) Career opportunity to find meaningful work and maintain a livelihood. (6) Accountability and oversight for all automated decisionmaking. (7) Lifelong learning in STEM, social sciences, and humanities. (8) Access and fairness regarding technological services and benefits. (9) Interdisciplinary research about AI that is safe and beneficial. (10) Safety, security, and control of AI systems now and in the future.

Summary: This resolution supports the development of guidelines for the ethical development of artificial intelligence, with aims including engagement among industry, government, academia, and civil society.
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

That at any time after adoption of this resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 2. (a) No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order except those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution. (b) Each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. (c) All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order at any time for the chair of the Committee on Armed Services or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Armed Services or their designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. 4. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment pursuant to this resolution the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such further amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. May 17, 2016 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4909 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017) in the House of Representatives.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of July 9 through July 15, 2017, as "Sarcoma Awareness Week" and July 15, 2017, as "Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day".

Sarcoma Awareness Week Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day Whereas a soft tissue sarcoma is a rare type of cancer, accounting for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers, that arises in the connective tissue of the body; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, with sarcoma containing approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes have largely not received benefit from immunotherapies due to the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender; Whereas research and clinical trials for LMS remain complicated, and the prospects for long-term survival remain poor; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Sarcoma Awareness Week (2) supports the designation of Leio­my­o­sar­co­ma Awareness Day (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.

Summary: Expresses support for the designation of Sarcoma Awareness Week and Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.) Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution the Speaker shall, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of the bill (H.R. 12) to modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise the right to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition for an amendment to restore and protect the right to vote of all of our citizens in keeping with the spirit and the letter of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which was undermined by the Shelby v. Holder decision, if offered by Representative Lewis of Georgia or his designee. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit with or without instructions. If the Committee of the Whole rises and reports that it has come to no resolution on the bill, then on the next legislative day the House shall, immediately after the third daily order of business under clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the Whole for further consideration of the bill.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 12 (Voter Empowerment Act of 2013).
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 the Budget: Mr. Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, to rank immediately after Mr. Norman. Committee on Education and Labor: Mr. Keller. Committee on Oversight and Reform: Mr. Keller. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and Labor, and (3) Oversight and Reform.
Amending the rules of the House of Representatives to exclude provisions relating to existing or proposed water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers from the definition of congressional earmark, and for other purposes.

Whereas the rules of the House of Representatives define an earmark as a Member request for funding targeted to a specific State, locality, or congressional district, other than through a statutory or administrative formula driven or competitive award process; Whereas Federal funds appropriated to the Corps of Engineers (Corps) for water resources development projects are not distributed based on statutory formulas or competitive grants; Whereas the Founders of the Nation regarded the power of the purse as the fundamental authority of Congress to limit executive branch power and as the most complete and effectual weapon with which any constitution can arm the immediate representatives of the people Whereas the earmark moratorium Whereas this resolution does not preclude the requirement that a Corps project receive an authorization prior to the allocation of appropriations for the project: Now, therefore, be it 1. Sense of House on lifting earmark moratorium for WRDA projects The House of Representatives urges the adoption of an amendment to the rules of the House Republican Conference to lift the earmark moratorium 2. Amendment of House rules Clause 9(e) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by striking (e) For the purpose (e)(1) For the purpose (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) For the purpose of this clause, the term congressional earmark .

Summary: Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude from the definition of, and moratorium on, "congressional earmarks" any provisions or report language arranging for, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of spending authority for an expenditure with or to an entity, or targeted to a specific state, locality, or congressional district, if the language relates to an existing or proposed water resources development project of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Whereas Nowruz marks the traditional Iranian New Year, which originated in ancient Persia, and dates back more than 3,000 years; Whereas Nowruz, meaning a New Day Whereas Nowruz symbolizes a time of renewal and community, it harkens the departure from the trials and tribulations of the previous year and brings hope for the New Year; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by nearly 300,000,000 Iranians and other peoples all over the world, including in the United States, Iran, and other countries in Central Asia, South Asia, Caucasus, Crimea, and Balkan Regions; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by Iranian-Americans of all backgrounds, including those with Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrian, and nonreligious backgrounds; Whereas Nowruz serves to remind the United States of the many lasting contributions of the Persian civilization to the world and the noteworthy impact of Iranian-Americans to the social and economic fabric of society in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans continue to make contributions in all sectors of American public life, including as government, military, and law enforcement officials working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all people in the United States; Whereas Iranian-Americans maintain strong ties to the people of Iran and desire to see a democratic Iran that respects human rights; and Whereas Nowruz embodies the tradition that each individual’s thinking, speaking, and conduct should always be virtuous, and the ideal of compassion for our fellow human beings regardless of ethnicity or religion, and connects the Persian New Year to the values of human rights: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; (2) expresses its appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to society in the United States in observance of Nowruz; (3) recognizes the hopes and aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz; (4) commends the observance of the Nowruz holiday in both the United States and Iran, and strongly supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech; and (5) wishes Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.

Summary: Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. Expresses appreciation for the contributions of Iranian-Americans to U.S. society in observance of Nowruz. Recognizes the aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran, for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz. Wishes Iranian-Americans, the people of Iran, and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.