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Celebrating the opening of the new Lubbock, Texas, Veterans Affairs medical clinic, in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center, and Covenant Health, through the VA MISSION Act of 2018.

Whereas the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has partnered with Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide expanded healthcare to the veterans of West Texas; Whereas the veterans of Lubbock, including five prominent retired generals (Lieutenant General Bernhard Mittemeyer, M.D., Major General Walter Huffman, J.D., Major General Edgar Murphy, Major General Annette Sobel, M.D., and Brigadier General Gary Harber) and civic leaders of West Texas, recognized the need for improved VA healthcare and access; Whereas Lubbock, Texas, a city with a population of nearly 300,000, was 200 miles from the nearest VA clinic; Whereas data provided by the VA showed that of 323,000 veterans in West Texas, only 167,000 were enrolled in the VA and this clinic will drastically improve the healthcare of those veterans; Whereas the City of Lubbock averages zero homeless veterans per 1,000 veterans; Whereas the Lubbock VA clinic— (1) will provide radiology and cardiology services; (2) will provide CT, MRI, and X-ray services; (3) will provide mental and behavioral health services; (4) will contribute economic growth and jobs to the local economy; (5) will alleviate the inconvenience of traveling over 200 miles to receive care; and (6) will be capable of assisting a larger number of veterans on a day-to-day basis: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives celebrates the opening of the new Lubbock, Texas, Veterans Affairs medical clinic, in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center, and Covenant Health, pursuant to the VA MISSION Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–182

Summary: This resolution celebrates the opening of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical clinic in Lubbock, Texas, in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center, and Covenant Health.
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 Agriculture: Ms. Kaptur. Committee on Armed Services: Ms. Garcia of Texas. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects Representative Marcy Kaptur to the House Agriculture Committee and elects Representative Sylvia Garcia to the House Armed Services Committee.
Recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy.

Whereas independent workers can be defined as workers who are self-employed, independent contractors, sole proprietors, or nonpermanent workers who are hired on a per-project basis; Whereas independent workers can include, but are not limited to, musicians, lawyers, drivers, couriers, computer programmers, writers, and other entrepreneurs; Whereas embracing independent work offers workers great freedom and flexibility in their hours, locations, and occupations; Whereas technological innovation has enabled more Americans than ever to pursue flexible, independent work, including through app-based platforms; Whereas 61 percent of independent workers report their earnings are equal or more than with a more traditional work environment; Whereas the flexible work economy offers business owners advantages, such as the ability to hire experts for services not regularly needed or extra workers for busy seasons and lower space costs; Whereas independent workers comprise approximately 39 percent of United States workers, a 3-percent increase from 2021, resulting in roughly 60,000,000 Americans engaging in some type of freelance work; Whereas independent workers contributed nearly $1.35 trillion to the American economy in 2022; Whereas the number of independent workers has grown exponentially in recent years, with approximately 26 million Americans’ primary income deriving from the independent work economy; Whereas 67 percent of independent workers reported that their jobs prepared them for the uncertainty of the COVID–19 pandemic better than those in traditional jobs; Whereas according to data from 2020, 43 percent of those aged 18 to 22 and 46 percent of those aged 23 to 38 chose the flexible work economy over traditional employment; Whereas over 50 percent of the American workforce is projected to participate in the flexible work economy by 2027; Whereas some elected officials and communities have taken actions to end the independent work economy by supporting legislation that would require freelance workers to register as traditional employees, removing their freedom and flexibility to work where, when, and how they want; and Whereas legislation forcing independent workers to classify as employees could supersede State laws such as Prop 22 in California, which overturned worker classification laws and strengthened contractor freedom: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the rising importance of independent workers, app-based earners, freelancers, and other independent contractors to the American economy; and (2) recognizes the benefits of independent work to entrepreneurs and individuals seeking flexible hours, locations, and occupations and the benefit of additional income-earning potential.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the importance of independent workers, app-based earners, freelancers, and other independent contractors to the economy.
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, the denial of full participation in their Government through statehood by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Whereas, on the last Monday of May, the Nation observes Memorial Day, a Federal holiday commemorating the members of the Armed Forces who died in the service of their country; Whereas the service and sacrifice of active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families are unparalleled; Whereas active duty servicemembers, 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 approximately 30,000 veterans are residents of the District of Columbia and do not have voting representation in the Congress of the United States or full local self-government in the District of Columbia; Whereas residents of the District of Columbia fought in the Revolutionary War, which resulted in the creation of the United States and was fought under the slogan of no taxation without representation Whereas 635 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War I, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 3 different States during that war; Whereas 3,575 District of Columbia residents were casualties of World War II, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 4 different States during that war; Whereas 547 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Korean war, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 8 different States during that war; Whereas 243 District of Columbia residents were casualties of the Vietnam war, a casualty figure greater than that observed by 10 different States during that war; Whereas almost 200,000 District of Columbia residents have served in the military since World War I; Whereas, the District of Columbia statehood bill, H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, has 192 cosponsors; and Whereas S. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, has 45 cosponsors: Now, therefore, be it That— (1) District of Columbia residents have earned full and equal representation in the House of Representatives and Senate and full local self-government; and (2) on Memorial Day, the House of Representatives recognizes that active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia deserve passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

Summary: This resolution recognizes that District of Columbia residents, including past and current servicemembers and their families, have earned and deserve statehood and full participation in the federal government.
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea and expressing the shared vision of the people of the United States and the people of the Republic of Korea for a continued prosperous relationship.

Whereas the year 2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea on August 15, 1945; Whereas the thousands of patriots, including innocent civilians who died, were imprisoned, or otherwise dedicated their lives to achieving liberation serve as a testament of the Republic of Korea’s enduring strength; Whereas the Mutual Defense Treaty, signed in Washington, DC, on October 1, 1953, between the United States and the Republic of Korea, has led to more than 62 years of a strong alliance; Whereas the United States and the Republic of Korea are historic allies that share many common values and objectives through security, economic growth, and prosperity; Whereas the United States recognizes the Republic of Korea’s strategic, political, and economic importance to our nation; Whereas the United States is proud to honor important ethnic holidays, including the goals and ideals of Independence Day in the Republic of Korea; Whereas the United States applauds the Korean-American community for the important role it plays in the United States-Korean relationship; and Whereas we express and reaffirm deep friendship with the Korean people, and believe that strong bilateral relations is mutually beneficial and important for United States national priorities: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea; and (2) recognizes the Republic of Korea’s strategic, political, and economic importance to the United States.

Summary: Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Republic of Korea. Recognizes the Republic of Korea's strategic, political, and economic importance to the United States.
Expressing appreciation and recognition for the scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical community in the historic development of the COVID-19 vaccine in record time.

Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic originated in Wuhan, China, on December 31, 2019; Whereas COVID–19 has taken the lives of over 2 million individuals worldwide and over 475,000 Americans; Whereas, on May 15, 2020, the Trump administration initiated Operation Warp Speed, which was formed to encourage public-private partnerships to streamline the development and approval of a COVID–19 vaccine; Whereas under the leadership of the Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, Chief Advisor Dr. Moncef Slaoui, and General Gustave F. Perna, Operation Warp Speed accelerated the development of the COVID–19 vaccine while maintaining world-class standards of safety and efficacy; Whereas thanks to the tireless work of the scientific community and tens of thousands of dedicated Americans who participated in the vaccination trials, on December 11, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for a vaccine for the prevention of COVID–19; Whereas just one month after approval, pharmaceutical companies Pfizer, BioNTech, and Moderna collectively have distributed 41,411,550 COVID–19 vaccine doses across the United States; Whereas due to the outstanding work of these pharmaceutical companies and the safe and expedient regulatory approvals facilitated by Operation Warp Speed, as of early February 2021, 32,867,213 Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID–19 vaccine; and Whereas the development of the COVID–19 vaccine has allowed our Nation to combat the virus, begin the healing process, and move closer to a full reopening of our Nation’s economy: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives recognizes and thanks the scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical community for their vital contributions to this Nation and expresses gratitude for their leadership and efforts to end the COVID–19 pandemic.

Summary: This resolution expresses gratitude to the scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical community for its efforts to end the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114–60 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 equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes.

That at any time after the 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 consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. 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 Appropriations. After general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During consideration of the bill for amendment, the chair of the Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read. When the committee rises and reports the bill back to the House with a recommendation that the bill do pass, 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. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2609) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2014.
Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day".

National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day Whereas the wounds sustained through armed service to the United States are both visible and invisible; Whereas some wounds sustained through armed service to the United States may be invisible, but those wounds are treatable if the bearers of those wounds are connected to the right resources; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs determined that an average of nearly 17 veterans die by suicide each day; Whereas veterans account for a disproportionate percentage of all adult suicides in the United States; Whereas the surviving family members of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States must not be forgotten and isolated but instead must be directed to available resources and support; Whereas after the loss of a veteran family member to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States, the family members of that veteran must not lose their link to the support and strength of the military and veteran communities; Whereas the families of veterans who die by suicide hold valuable lessons learned on the lookback Whereas the voices of the surviving family members of veterans who die by suicide are useful and should be leveraged in prevention efforts; Whereas the need for formal recognition of the families of veterans who succumb to the invisible wounds of armed service to the United States is vital to the strength, health, and survival of the veteran community; Whereas those families should be recognized, supported, and heard on National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day and throughout the year; and Whereas September 30, 2023, is an appropriate day to designate as National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day.
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 Education and the Workforce: Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Sablan, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Takano, Ms. Adams, Mr. DeSaulnier, Mr. Norcross, Ms. Jayapal, Ms. Wild, Mrs. McBath, Mrs. Hayes, Ms. Omar, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Leger Fernandez, Ms. Manning, Mr. Mrvan, Mr. Bowman. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Sherman, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Keating, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Bera, Mr. Castro of Texas, Ms. Titus, Mr. Lieu, Ms. Wild, Mr. Phillips, Ms. Omar, Mr. Allred, Ms. Spanberger, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Kim of New Jersey, Ms. Jacobs, Ms. Manning, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, Mr. Stanton, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania, Mr. Moskowitz, Mr. Jackson of Illinois, Ms. Kamlager-Dove. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Bonamici, Mr. Bera, Ms. Stevens, Ms. Sherrill, Mr. Bowman, Ms. Ross, Mr. Sorensen, Ms. Salinas, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Mullin, Mr. Jackson of North Carolina, Mrs. Sykes, Mr. Frost, Ms. Caraveo, Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania, Mr. Lieu, Mr. Casten. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Golden of Maine, Mr. Mfume, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Landsman, Ms. Perez, Mr. Thanedar, Mr. McGarvey, Ms. Scholten, Ms. Chu, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. Pappas. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.

Summary: This resolution elects designated Members to the Committee on Education & the Workforce; the Committee on Foreign Affairs; the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; and the Committee on Small Business of the House of Representatives.
Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.

Community College Month Whereas the first public community college, known today as Joliet Junior College in Illinois, opened its doors to 6 students in 1901 as an experiment to accommodate those who wanted to pursue a college education without leaving their community; Whereas the term community college Whereas local community and educational leaders throughout the Nation developed community colleges at a dramatic pace over several decades to instill civic pride and meet their people’s needs for educational and economic opportunity; Whereas, today, 1,026 community colleges, 921 public, 36 Tribal, and 69 independent, serve 10,200,000 credit and noncredit students; Whereas public community colleges are an affordable option charging average annual tuition and fees for in-district students of $3,990, have an average student age of 27, and serve students who often are working, low-income, parents, veterans, or the first in their family to go to college; Whereas community colleges are the primary educational institution serving workforce development needs in the United States, and are responding to current economic conditions by educating professionals in fields ranging from the semiconductor and construction industries to nursing and other health care professions; Whereas 49 percent of all students completing a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college in 2016 had been enrolled at a two-year public college in the previous decade; Whereas the median distance from a student’s home to a community college was only 10 miles; Whereas 82 percent of public high schools offer dual enrollment programs allowing their students to take college classes, usually at their local community college, offering opportunity to save time and money in college and jump start career exploration; Whereas alumni of community colleges generated $898,500,000,000 in added income to the national economy in fiscal year 2020, or 4.1 percent of the total gross domestic product; Whereas every dollar of public funding for community colleges returns $6.80 in tax revenue generated; and Whereas celebrating Community College Month That the House of Representatives recognizes the significance of Community College Month

Summary: This resolution recognizes the significance of Community College Month as a celebration of over 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that serve local and regional needs and strengthen the American economy.