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Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,652,963 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $7,652,963 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 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: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 117th Congress.
Honoring the 100th anniversary of Ireland's First Dáil.

Whereas the democratic expression of the people of Ireland’s will in 1918 led directly to the establishment of an independent state and enabled the people of Ireland to enjoy the freedom they have today; Whereas the First Dáil gave a voice to the people of Ireland’s expression of self-determination in the 1918 general election; Whereas, on January 21, 1919, the first meeting of the First Dáil Éireann met in Dublin’s Mansion House to declare Ireland to be an independent nation and to establish its alternative parliament; Whereas the First Dáil produced a Declaration of Independence and a Message to the Free Nations of the World; Whereas the United States recognized and established diplomatic relations with the Irish Free State in 1923; Whereas the United States and Ireland continue to share deep and abiding ties across a host of areas, including economic, scientific, and educational cooperative efforts, and international development cooperation; Whereas the more than 35 million Americans of Irish descent strengthen the friendly relations between the United States and Ireland; and Whereas throughout our United States history, Americans of Irish descent have made significant contributions to the United States and have helped to shape its history: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the sitting of the First Dáil in Ireland on its 100th anniversary; (2) honors the resolve and sacrifice of the people of Ireland, who did not lose their determination to advance Irish independence; and (3) reaffirms the close bonds between the United States and the Republic of Ireland and the shared values of the two countries.

Summary: This resolution honors the 100th anniversary of the First Dail, the first meeting of the Irish Republic's legislature where it declared Irish independence. It also honors the Irish people and their struggle for independence and reaffirms the bonds between the United States and Ireland.
Honoring all families.

Whereas there are 1,800,000 adopted children in the United States; Whereas more than 320,000 children in the United States were cared for by foster families in fiscal year 2021; Whereas 13 percent of adults in the United States are stepparents; Whereas for many children in the United States, family members and loved ones serving as guardians fulfill the roles and responsibilities of parents every day; Whereas millions of people and families in the United States face barriers to biological parenthood, including, but not limited to, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, people who cannot conceive, people who experience pregnancy loss, and more; and Whereas between 2,000,000 and 3,700,000 children under age 18 have an LGBTQI+ parent who may not have a biological relationship to their child: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) a parent’s ability to contribute to their child’s growth and success is not defined by the circumstances by which they became a parent; and (2) families of all backgrounds and circumstances deserve to be recognized, respected, and celebrated.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the ability of parents to contribute to the growth and success of their children is not defined by the circumstances by which they became parents.
Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy.

Whereas gig 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 gig workers can include, but are not limited to, musicians, lawyers, drivers, computer programmers, writers, and other entrepreneurs; Whereas embracing the gig economy offers workers great freedom and flexibility in their hours, locations, and occupations; Whereas 75 percent of gig workers report their earnings are equal or more than with a more traditional work environment; Whereas the gig economy offers businessowners advantages, such as the ability to hire experts for services not regularly needed or extra workers for busy seasons and lower space costs; Whereas gig workers comprise approximately 36 percent of United States workers, an 8-percent increase from 2019, resulting in roughly 59,000,000 Americans engaging in some type of freelance labor; Whereas gig workers contributed nearly $1.21 trillion to the American economy in 2020; Whereas the number of gig workers has grown exponentially in recent years, with approximately 30,000,000 Americans’ primary income deriving from the gig economy; Whereas 67 percent of gig 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, 50 percent of those aged 18 to 22 and 44 percent of those aged 23 to 38 chose the gig economy over traditional employment; Whereas elected officials and communities have taken actions to end the gig 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 gig 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 gig workers, freelance laborers, and other independent contractors to the American economy; and (2) recognizes the benefits of gig 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 gig workers (i.e., workers hired on a per-project basis) and other independent contractors to the economy.
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 99) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 99) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. 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 Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 99) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017.
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Reform in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Reform (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $13,738,871 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $13,738,871 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 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: This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for the 117th Congress.
Opposing legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.

Whereas clause 12 of section 8 of article I of the Constitution of the United States empowers Congress with the responsibility to raise and support Armies Whereas the Military Selective Service Act ( 50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. Whereas, when a draft for training and service in the Armed Forces has commenced under the Military Selective Service Act, the primary function for drafted men is to replace front line combatants after casualty losses; Whereas, in Rostker v. Goldberg, 453 U.S. 57 (1981), the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the all-male draft as constitutional and held that Congress had “determined that any future draft, which would be facilitated by the registration scheme, would be characterized by a need for combat troops”; Whereas, in 2015, nearly all combat positions in the all-volunteer force within the Armed Forces became open to any woman as long as the woman could meet certain physical fitness requirements; Whereas only a small subset of women are able to meet the physical fitness requirements for combat roles, and physical disadvantages between men and women often result in excessive fatigue and more frequent injuries to women; Whereas the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force within the United States Marine Corps found that the musculoskeletal rate of injury for a woman was nearly twice the rate of injury for a man, and research at the Infantry Training Battalion found that the rate of injury for an enlisted women was 6 times the rate of injury for a man; Whereas the results of United States Marine Corps research led General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., a former commandant of the United States Marine Corps, to seek an exemption to ensure certain Marine combat roles were only available to men; Whereas all members of Congress should have the opportunity to review the rationale provided by General Dunford for requesting the exemption; Whereas, in 2018, the United States Army replaced the gender-separate Army Physical Fitness Test with the gender-neutral Army Combat Fitness Test; Whereas United States Army data has demonstrated a fail rate ranging between 65 percent and 84 percent for women and between 10 percent and 30 percent for men on the Army Combat Fitness Test since its inception; and Whereas mandating the registration of women for Selective Service System has the potential to unduly increase the fatality and injury risks of women in the United States and hinder combat unit readiness in battle: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the House of Representatives should not pass legislation mandating the registration of women for Selective Service System.

Summary: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it should not pass legislation mandating the registration of women for the Selective Service System.
Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Month of the Military Child Whereas thousands of brave Americans have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving the Armed Forces of the United States of America in active-duty posts around the world; Whereas there are more than 1,600,000 children connected to the military across the United States; Whereas it is only fitting that we take time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit, and let our men and women in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, we are taking care of their children and youth; Whereas the recognition of a Month of the Military Child Whereas a monthlong salute to military children and youth will encourage our country to provide direct support to military children and families: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports a Month of the Military Child (2) urges all citizens, business, and government leaders to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for military children.

Summary: This resolution supports a Month of the Military Child and urges the observation of the month with appropriate activities that show appreciation for military children.
Disapproving of the President's expression of intent to expand amnesty to undocumented immigrants through Executive order after the 2014 congressional midterm elections.

That the House of Representatives disapproves of the President’s expression of intent to expand amnesty to undocumented immigrants through Executive order after the 2014 congressional midterm elections.

Summary: Disapproves of the President's expression of intent to expand amnesty to undocumented immigrants through executive order after the 2014 congressional midterm elections.
Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to carry out a pilot program under which the leadership of the House shall utilize body-worn cameras and ensure that the cameras are activated while carrying out official leadership business.

1. Utilization of body-worn cameras by House leadership (a) Pilot program The Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives shall carry out a pilot program under which— (1) each Member who is the head of a House leadership office shall utilize a body-worn camera and ensure that the camera is activated while the Member is carrying out the official business of such office; and (2) the footage recorded by the camera is made available online to the public. (b) Regulations The Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the pilot program under this section. (c) Period of program The pilot program under this section shall be in effect during the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. (d) House leadership office defined In this resolution, the term House leadership office House Leadership Offices

Summary: This resolution requires the House Committee on Ethics to carry out a pilot program during the 118th Congress to require each member of House leadership to use a body-worn camera while carrying out official business and to make footage available online to the public.
Expressing deepest condolences for the lives lost and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye, and the Turkish and Syrian people, following the destructive earthquake on February 6, 2023.

Whereas, on February 6, 2023, the Turkish cities of Malatya, Kahramanmaraş, Adana, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, Osmaniye, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Hatay, and Kilis, and the Syrian cities of Aleppo, Afrin, and Azaz, were devastated by 2 massive 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude earthquakes, which took the lives of thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands of people; Whereas many aftershocks, some as potent as 6.6 magnitude, have been recorded since the initial earthquake; Whereas the number of people who have lost their lives has exceeded 12,000 and increasing; Whereas the number of people who have been injured has exceeded 22,000 and increasing; Whereas the brave men and women of North Atlantic Treaty Organization ally Türkiye have passionately and painstakingly been participating in the rescue efforts for days; and Whereas the Republic of Türkiye has declared a state of emergency in the region for 3 months, and a national mourning for 7 days: That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, and wishes a speedy recovery for the injured in Türkiye and the region; (2) encourages and commends the hard work put out by the brave men and women of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ally Türkiye and nongovernmental organizations working on the ground while conducting search and rescue missions in the cities impacted by the earthquakes; (3) conveys its committed and unwavering solidarity with the Republic of Türkiye and the Turkish and Syrian people following the devastating disasters; and (4) urges the Biden Administration to provide immediate assistance to the NATO ally Türkiye and the region.

Summary: This resolution states that the House of Representatives expresses deepest condolences to the families who lost loved ones in the earthquakes which occurred in Turkey (Turkiye) and the region on February 6, 2023. The resolution also states that the House of Representatives (1) wishes a speedy recovery for the injured; (2) commends the hard work of search and rescue personnel; (3) conveys its solidarity with Turkey, the Turkish people, and the Syrian people; and (4) urges the Biden administration to provide immediate assistance to Turkey and the region.
Expressing support for designation of the inaugural "Cruise Travel Professional Month" in October.

Cruise Travel Professional Month Whereas more than 10,000 travel agencies and 19,000 individual cruise travel professionals throughout the United States support a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment, and are dedicated to promoting an enriching cruise travel experience for all consumers; Whereas these agencies and professionals participate in ongoing professional development and training programs to build cruise industry knowledge; Whereas cruise travel professionals deliver value to consumers by providing advice on choosing the best cruise based on customers’ budget and interests, and taking the worry out of vacation planning by arranging all the details; Whereas 70 percent of United States cruisers use a cruise travel professional to plan and book cruise vacations; Whereas the United States is the number one source of cruise passengers, with 11,350,000 cruise passengers in 2014; Whereas the cruise industry in the United States generated 375,000 jobs across all 50 States in 2014; Whereas the cruise industry spent $21,000,000,000 directly with United States businesses and generated $46,000,000,000 in gross outputs due to spending of cruise lines and their crew and passengers, including indirect economic impacts in 2014; and Whereas October would be an appropriate month to designate as Cruise Travel Professional Month That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the inaugural “Cruise Travel Professional Month”; (2) acknowledges the creativity and professionalism of the men and women of the Cruise Travel Professional community; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Supports the designation of the inaugural Cruise Travel Professional Month. Acknowledges the creativity and professionalism of the men and women of the Cruise Travel Professional community.
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Whereas there are millions of unparented children in the world, including 427,910 children in the foster care system in the United States, approximately 111,820 of whom are waiting for families to adopt them; Whereas 62 percent of the children in foster care in the United States are age 10 or younger; Whereas the average length of time a child spends in foster care is approximately 2 years; Whereas for many foster children, the wait for a loving family in which the children are nurtured, comforted, and protected seems endless; Whereas, in 2015, over 20,000 youth aged out Whereas every day, loving and nurturing families are strengthened and expanded when committed and dedicated individuals make an important difference in the life of a child through adoption; Whereas, while nearly a quarter of individuals in the United States have considered adoption, a majority of individuals in the United States have misperceptions about the process of adopting children from foster care and the children who are eligible for adoption; Whereas 50 percent of individuals in the United States believe that children enter the foster care system because of juvenile delinquency, when in reality the vast majority of children who have entered the foster care system were victims of neglect, abandonment, or abuse; Whereas 39 percent of individuals in the United States believe that foster care adoption is expensive, when in reality there is no substantial cost for adopting from foster care and financial support is available to adoptive parents after the adoption is finalized; Whereas family reunification, kinship care, and domestic and intercountry adoption promote permanency and stability to a far greater degree than long-term institutionalization or long-term, often disrupted, foster care; Whereas November is National Adoption Month, and National Adoption Day occurs in November; Whereas National Adoption Day is a collective national effort to find permanent, loving families for children in the foster care system; Whereas, since the first National Adoption Day in 2000, more than 60,000 children have joined permanent families during National Adoption Day; and Whereas the President traditionally issues an annual proclamation to declare the month of November as National Adoption Month, and National Adoption Day is on November 18, 2017: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month; (2) recognizes that every child should have a permanent and loving family; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to consider adoption during the month of November and throughout the year.

Summary: Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.
Relating to the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from the State of New Jersey.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from the State of New Jersey. That a committee of such Members of the House as the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

Summary: Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Frank R. Lautenberg, a Senator from New Jersey. Declares that when the House adjourns on June 3, 2013, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator.