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Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, as "Public Schools Week".

Public Schools Week Whereas public education is the foundation of a 21st-century democracy; Whereas the Nation’s public schools are where students come to be educated as citizens of the United States; Whereas each public school prepares the Nation’s young people to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend public schools; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the Nation’s public schools and empower local education leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders and learning communities; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support such necessities as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; Whereas inclusive and safe high-quality public schools are where children learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; Whereas public schools should provide an environment where all students can succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; Whereas efforts should be supported to advance equity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; Whereas every child has the right to an education that helps them reach their full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; Whereas stable, equitable, predictable, and adequate funding for great public schools for every student in the United States is necessary to ensure that students have inviting classrooms and school libraries with up-to-date resources as well as well-prepared and supported educators; Whereas educators include teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals who provide a well-rounded and complete curriculum and create joy in learning; Whereas the Nation’s school buildings should have class sizes small enough to allow students to receive one-on-one attention and to access support services such as health care, nutrition, and after-school programs when needed; Whereas students, teachers, and professionals make the Nation’s public schools vital components of the community; Whereas parents and communities are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; and Whereas the week of February 26 through March 1, 2024, would be an appropriate period to designate as Public Schools Week That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Public Schools Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Public Schools Week.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month.

Whereas a competitive global economy requires workers who are prepared for skilled professions; Whereas 3 million workers will be needed for the Nation’s infrastructure in the next decade, including designing, building, and operating transportation, housing, utilities, and telecommunications; Whereas career and technical education (referred to in this preamble as CTE Whereas CTE helps the United States meet the very real and immediate challenges of economic development, student achievement, and global competitiveness; Whereas the United States has 30,000,000 jobs providing an average income of $55,000 per year that do not require a bachelor’s degree yet increasingly require some level of postsecondary education; Whereas nearly 12,200,000 students are enrolled in CTE across the country at the secondary and postsecondary levels, with CTE programs in thousands of CTE centers, comprehensive high schools, career academies, and CTE high schools, and nearly 1,000 2-year colleges; Whereas CTE matches employability skills with workforce demand and provides relevant academic and technical coursework leading to industry-recognized credentials for secondary, postsecondary, and adult learners; Whereas CTE affords students the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to secure careers in growing, high-demand fields; Whereas secondary CTE is associated with a lower probability of dropping out of high school and a higher likelihood of graduating on-time; Whereas according to an American Federation of Teachers poll, 94 percent of parents approve of expanding access to CTE and other programs that prepare students for jobs; Whereas students at schools with highly integrated rigorous academic and CTE programs are significantly more likely to meet college and career readiness benchmarks than students at schools with less integrated programs; Whereas last year Congress affirmed the importance of CTE by passing the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act ( Public Law 115–224 Whereas, February 23, 2019, marks the 102d anniversary of the signing of the Act of February 23, 1917 (39 Stat. 929, commonly known as the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act of 1917), which was the first major Federal investment in secondary CTE and laid the foundation for the bipartisan, bicameral support for CTE that continues as of February 2019: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Career and Technical Education Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month; (3) recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce in the United States; and (4) encourages educators, school counselors, guidance and career development professionals, administrators, and parents to promote career and technical education as a respected option for students.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of America’s current and future strength; Whereas the purpose of National Teacher Appreciation Week, held during May 7, 2018, through May 11, 2018, is to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers and to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are hosting teacher appreciation events in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the profession of teaching by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in teacher appreciation events during National Teacher Appreciation Week.

Summary: Thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.
Honoring the bravery and legacy of the Clinton 12.

Whereas education in the United States is a fundamental right; Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public education is unconstitutional; Whereas the school system in Clinton, Tennessee, began to desegregate in 1956 as the result of a court order; Whereas the students who desegregated Clinton High School were Jo Ann Allen Boyce, Bobby Cain, Anna Therreser Caswell, Minnie Ann Dickey Jones, Gail Ann Epps Upton, Ronald Gordon Hayden, William Latham, Alvah J. McSwain Lambert, Maurice Soles, Robert Thacker, Regina Turner Smith, and Alfred Williams; Whereas these students known as the Clinton 12 Whereas, in August 1956, the Clinton 12 were pursued on their walks to school by white supremacists including the Ku Klux Klan, were threatened with violence, and in some cases were forced to flee the community; Whereas for years the town of Clinton was the target of white supremacy that resulted in the calling of the National Guard to protect the students and culminated in the bombing of Clinton High School in 1958, which was never solved; Whereas amid this racism and violence, the Clinton 12 walked to school to pursue the right to an equal education; and Whereas students across the United States today still face discrimination and inequities in educational opportunities: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the members of the Clinton 12; (2) commends their bravery and perseverance in the face of hate; (3) recognizes the courage of their families and friends who were subjected to racially motivated violence and intimidation in the years following the desegregation of Clinton High School; (4) remembers the words of the late Representative John Lewis who said in commemorating the Clinton 12, Thank you for standing up. Thank you for getting in the way. Thank you for being you. (5) calls for the fulfillment of the promise by the United States Supreme Court that all students be afforded equal protection under the law, and separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.

Summary: This resolution commends the bravery and perseverance of the Clinton 12, students who desegregated Clinton High School in Clinton, Tennessee.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any further amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Garrett of Virginia and the Minority Leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 1436.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Rules (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $2,885,982 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2015, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2016; and (2) not more than $2,885,982 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2016, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2017. 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: Provides amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules for the 114th Congress.
Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.

Whereas Saeed Abedini has been sentenced to 8 years in prison in Iran after being tried for his religious beliefs and convicted for undermining the Government of Iran; Whereas Iran is a member of the United Nations and a signatory of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Whereas Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights lists Iran as one of the countries that remains a chronic and systematic violator of religious freedom; and Whereas in October 2012, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran has stated that a wide range of human rights violations, including illegal limits on freedom of expression, failures of legal due process, attacks on freedom of religion, and the wrongful imprisonment of children: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini; (2) calls on the Government of Iran to release Saeed Abedini to the United States; and (3) calls on the United States Government to work aggressively for the quick release of Saeed Abedini by designating additional Iranian officials, as appropriate, for human rights abuses pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.

Summary: Condemns the government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini (a U.S. citizen sentenced to prison in Iran after being tried for his religious beliefs and convicted for undermining the government of Iran). Calls on: (1) Iran to release Saeed Abedini to the United States; and (2) the U.S. government to work aggressively for his release by designating appropriate Iranian officials for human rights abuses pursuant to the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.
Reaffirming the role of the House of Representatives in the review and approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action relating to the nuclear program of Iran.

Whereas the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 ( Public Law 114–17 Whereas the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 gives Congress 60 days to review and approve or disapprove any nuclear deal between the United States, France, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, the United Kingdom, and Germany (commonly known as the P5+1 countries Whereas the P5+1 countries reached an agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, with Iran on July 14, 2015; Whereas the Department of State sent the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to Congress for review on July 19, 2015; Whereas the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on July 20, 2015, one day after Congress received the Plan; Whereas Congress should have a central role in the approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; Whereas the Obama Administration supported consideration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in the United Nations Security Council before Congress could review it; and Whereas the vote by the United Nations Security Council violates the spirit of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 by bypassing congressional review: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its role in the review and approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action; (2) expresses its firm disapproval of the Obama Administration’s taking action through the United Nations Security Council on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action before Congress has had time to review the agreement; (3) is not bound by the action of the United Nations Security Council to approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on July 20, 2015; and (4) will determine whether to approve or disapprove the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action based solely on whether the agreement is in the national security interests of the United States.

Summary: Reaffirms the role of the House of Representatives in the review and approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) relating to Iran's nuclear program. Disapproves of the Obama Administration's taking action through the United Nations Security Council on the JCPA before Congress has had time to review the agreement. States that the House of Representatives: (1) is not bound by the July 20, 2015, Security Council action to approve the JCPA; and (2) will determine whether to approve or disapprove the JCPA based solely on whether the agreement is in U.S. national security interests.
Expressing support for "Bike to Work Day" on May 17, 2019.

Bike to Work Day Whereas riding a bicycle is an excellent form of exercise that improves mental and physical health, and is part of a healthy lifestyle for men, women, and children to travel between home, school, and work; Whereas considering that bicycle riders and motor vehicle operators share many of the same roads, it is important to ensure everyone’s safety by educating cyclists and motorists regarding the proper and safe operation of bicycles; Whereas cycling deaths represent a disproportionate share of traffic deaths, and studies show measurable safety improvements result from investing in protected bike infrastructure; Whereas bicycling is an integral element in promoting energy-efficient and green-friendly technologies to enhance and sustain quality of life and to make communities more livable; Whereas bicycle commuting is an effective means to improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and noise, and conserve energy; Whereas bicycle commuting benefits both employees and employers through better employee health and fitness and a reduction in commuting, parking, and health care costs; Whereas companies and other organizations that participate in Bike to Work Day Whereas when compared to sedentary employees, physically active employees are known to be typically more alert, take fewer sick days, and are more productive; Whereas biking to work provides an efficient and enjoyable means of getting much-needed regular exercise without having to set aside additional time before or after the workday to work out; Whereas people who bike to work typically arrive faster than their driving counterparts, particularly if the commute is a distance of three miles or less, and have equal or better commuter times for distances of five to seven miles in urban areas; Whereas a lack of incentives and knowledge about the benefits of biking to work often discourages many employees from commuting by bicycle, even though more than half of United States workers live within five miles of their workplace; Whereas many studies show the benefit to local economies from cyclists buying local goods and services when communities support cycling infrastructure investments; and Whereas Bike to Work That the House of Representatives hereby recognizes and supports Bike to Work Day Bike to Work

Summary: This resolution recognizes and supports Bike to Work Day in which companies, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to participate in a Bike to Work event.
Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

Whereas fathers factor significantly in the lives of children; Whereas fathers play an important role in teaching their children life lessons and preparing them to succeed in school and in life; Whereas children with involved fathers are more likely to do well in school, have a better sense of well-being, and have fewer behavioral problems; Whereas supportive fathers promote the positive physical, social, emotional, moral, and mental development of children; Whereas promoting responsible fatherhood can help increase the chances that children will grow up with two caring parents; Whereas, when fathers are actively involved in the upbringing of children, the children demonstrate greater self-control and a greater ability to take initiative; Whereas responsible fatherhood can help reduce child poverty; Whereas responsible fatherhood strengthens families and communities; and Whereas Father’s Day is the third Sunday in June: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the millions of fathers who serve as a wonderful, caring parent for their children; (2) calls on fathers across the United States to use Father’s Day to reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children’s lives, to spend Father’s Day with their children, and to express their love and support for their children; (3) urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of the mental, moral, social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development of children; and (4) encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.

Summary: Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children. Calls on fathers across the United States to use Father's Day to: (1) reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children's lives, (2) spend Father's Day with their children, and (3) express their love and support for their children. Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of children's moral, mental, social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development. Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.