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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 165 
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2025, as Community 
Arts Education Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 25, 2025 
Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ (for herself and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 
2025, as Community Arts Education Day. 
Whereas community arts education is a dynamic and inclu-
sive approach to learning and engagement in the arts, 
fostering creativity, cultural expression, and social trans-
formation within communities; 
Whereas community arts education encompasses a broad 
range of artistic disciplines and practices that empower 
individuals to develop their artistic skills, deepen their 
cultural understanding, and cultivate a sense of belonging 
and agency within themselves and their communities; 
Whereas community arts education is a participatory and 
transformative practice that engages individuals in the 
creation, exploration, and critical dialogue of the arts 
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•HRES 165 IH 
within a community context, and community arts edu-
cation goes beyond individual skill-building or personal 
expression and it connects through a larger social con-
text; 
Whereas community arts education leaders, which can include 
culture bearers, teaching artists, and administrators, play 
a vital role in providing essential arts instruction and 
learning to diverse communities, both within and outside 
of formal educational settings; 
Whereas community arts education is liberatory by uplifting 
our communities’ culture, heritage, and history in many 
forms such as dance, music, theatre, literary arts and 
other modes of self-expression; 
Whereas community arts education can build people’s imagi-
nations, build critical learning and life skills, promote 
better health, and generate a sense of shared culture and 
community belonging; 
Whereas research has shown that community arts education 
positively impacts individuals of all ages and develops so-
cial emotional competencies like confidence in self-expres-
sion and ideas, social awareness, and self-regulating emo-
tions; and 
Whereas students who actively participate in the arts tend to 
enroll in competitive colleges, as well as four-year colleges 
in general, at higher rates compared to students with 
lower engagement in the arts: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
Community Arts Education Day and recognizes Commu-
nity Arts Education Day is more crucial than ever as a 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 167 
To establish uniform standards for flag displays in the House of 
Representatives facilities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2025 
Mr. HAMADEH of Arizona (for himself, Ms. TENNEY, Mrs. HARSHBARGER, 
and Mr. MCDOWELL) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
To establish uniform standards for flag displays in the House 
of Representatives facilities. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SCOPE AND APPLICATION. 
(a) APPLICATION.—This resolution shall apply to the 
following: 
(1) Office buildings of the House of Represent-
atives; 
(2) Any office or facility used by the leadership 
of the House of Representatives for official pur-
poses. 
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•HRES 167 IH 
(3) Any locations used for official purposes by 
a committee of the House of Representatives. 
(4) Any other area under the jurisdiction of the 
House of Representatives. 
(b) EXCEPTION.—Nothing in this resolution shall 
apply to the individual personal office space of a Member 
of the House of Representatives. 
SEC. 2. AUTHORIZED FLAG DISPLAYS. 
In any location covered by section 1, the only flags 
that may be displayed are the following: 
(1) The United States flag, as defined in sec-
tion 700(b) of title 18, United States Code. 
(2) The official House of Representatives flags 
and insignia. 
(3) The State flag of the represented district of 
a Member of the House of Representatives, dis-
played adjacent to the office of such Member. 
(4) A military service flag. 
(5) The POW/MIA flag. 
(6) Any flag eligible to be displayed in the Hall 
of Tribal Nations of the Bureau of Indian Affairs 
Museum Program. 
(7) The flags of visiting foreign dignitaries dur-
ing an official visit. 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 169 
Recognizing the Dominican community’s presence and contributions to 
Washington Heights and Inwood. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. ESPAILLAT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the 
Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Dominican community’s presence and 
contributions to Washington Heights and Inwood. 
Whereas, in 1613, Juan Rodriguez, a free Black man from 
La Espan˜ola, was the first immigrant, the first Latino, 
and the first Dominican to have resided in what became 
New York City, intertwining the history of the Domini-
can people with the city forever; 
Whereas Juan Rodriguez’s biological brothers and sisters set-
tled everywhere in New York City, and they established 
the largest concentration in Washington Heights and 
Inwood for decades; 
Whereas, from 1892 to 1924, hundreds of thousands of 
Dominicans entered New York through the famous port 
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•HRES 167 IH 
SEC. 3. OVERSIGHT. 
The Administration Committee of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Sergeant of Arms shall oversee the 
application of this resolution, including by— 
(1) establishing a process for reviewing and ap-
proving temporary exceptions; and 
(2) implementing a timeline for compliance with 
the requirements of this resolution, including an ini-
tial implementation date that is not later than 30 
days after the date of enactment of this resolution. 
Æ 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 172 
Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia (for himself, Mrs. MCBATH, Ms. WILSON of Florida, 
Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Raising awareness for the sarcoma cancer chordoma. 
Whereas chordoma is a slow growing, yet aggressive bone 
cancer of the skull and spine; 
Whereas it strikes people of all ages and affects more than 
25,000 individuals worldwide; 
Whereas, each year, thousands of people are diagnosed with 
chordoma including about 300 people annually in the 
United States; 
Whereas chordomas are among the most complicated tumors 
to treat due to involvement of critical structures such as 
the brain stem, spinal cord, and important nerves and ar-
teries; 
Whereas surgery or radiation performed by a skilled treat-
ment team can be curative for some patients, but even 
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•HRES 172 IH 
with the best care possible, the recurrence rate remains 
high; and 
Whereas no drugs are known to cure or effectively control the 
disease, meaning that patients whose disease progresses 
after exhausting surgical and radiation options have little 
hope for a full recovery: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that chordoma patients and families need in-
creased funding and support for— 
(1) accurate and early diagnosis; 
(2) 
the 
development 
of 
new 
treatments, 
diagnostics, and cures; 
(3) fewer hurdles between research and new 
treatments; and 
(4) patient-centric approaches to drug discovery 
and development. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 177 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 4, 2025. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider in the House the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under 
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule sub-
mitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy 
Conservation Program for Appliance Standards: Certification 
Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Pro-
visions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial 
Equipment’’. All points of order against consideration of the 
joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be con-
sidered 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 mo-
tion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and con-
trolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce or their respective des-
ignees; and (2) one motion to recommit.
•HRES 177 EH 
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in 
order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 
of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the 
Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘National 
Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber 
Tire Manufacturing’’. All points of order against consider-
ation of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution 
shall be considered as read. All points of order against provi-
sions 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 Energy and Commerce or their respective des-
ignees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
SEC. 3. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in 
order to consider in the House the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 
11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 
of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the 
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to ‘‘Protection 
of Marine Archaeological Resources’’. 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.
•HRES 177 EH 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
joint resolution and on any amendment thereto to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of de-
bate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking 
minority member of the Committee on Natural Resources or 
their respective designees; and (2) one motion to commit. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 186 RH 
of the President, to the House of Representatives, not 
later than 14 days after the adoption of this resolution, 
in a complete and unredacted form, a copy of any docu-
ment, record, report, memorandum, correspondence, or 
other communication that refers or relates to— 
(1) Elon Musk and his role, official or nonoffi-
cial, with the Federal Government; 
(2) any realized or perceived conflict of interest 
Elon Musk may have related to his role with the 
United States DOGE Service (commonly referred to 
as the ‘‘Department of Government Efficiency’’ or 
‘‘DOGE’’), any DOGE agency team, or any other 
government or pseudo-government entity; 
(3) any Elon Musk-owned, -managed, -licensed, 
or -controlled corporations, partnerships, limited li-
ability companies, limited partnerships, or ventures, 
or entity on which Elon Musk serves on the board 
of directors; or 
(4) any Federal Government contract involving 
any Elon Musk-owned, -managed, -licensed, or -con-
trolled corporations, partnerships, limited liability 
companies, limited partnerships, or ventures, or enti-
ty on which Elon Musk serves on the board of direc-
tors. 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 178 
To establish the Members’ Representational Allowance for each Member of 
the House of Representatives for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 as the 
amount of the Allowance for fiscal year 2025, reduced by $100,000. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2025 
Mr. BEAN of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
To establish the Members’ Representational Allowance for 
each Member of the House of Representatives for fiscal 
years 2026 and 2027 as the amount of the Allowance 
for fiscal year 2025, reduced by $100,000. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Put Your Money 
Where Your Mouth Is Resolution’’. 
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•HRES 178 IH 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF MEMBERS’ REPRESENTA-
TIONAL ALLOWANCE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2026 
AND 2027. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Members’ Representa-
tional Allowance established under section 101 of the 
House of Representatives Administrative Reform Tech-
nical Corrections Act (2 U.S.C. 5341) shall, for each 
Member or Member-elect of the House, be equal to— 
(1) the amount of such Allowance with respect 
to the district from which the Member or Member- 
elect is elected for fiscal year 2025; reduced by 
(2) $100,000. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—This section shall apply with 
respect to fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027. 
Æ 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 179 
Expressing support for the strengthening of United States-Africa partnerships 
in critical minerals development. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 3, 2025 
Mrs. CHERFILUS-MCCORMICK (for herself and Mr. JACKSON of Illinois) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the strengthening of United States- 
Africa partnerships in critical minerals development. 
Whereas critical minerals are essential to United States na-
tional security and economic interests; 
Whereas global critical minerals supply chains on which many 
United States firms and defense needs rely are substan-
tially controlled by foreign entities of concern (FEOC), 
notably including multiple commercial entities based in or 
aided by the People’s Republic of China (PRC); 
Whereas multiple PRC commercial actors are foreign entities 
of concern, as defined under United States law: entities 
owned and controlled by, or subject to the jurisdiction or 
direction of a government of a foreign country, such as 
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•HRES 179 IH 
the PRC, that may engage in activity detrimental to 
United States interests; 
Whereas the International Monetary Fund estimates that 
sub-Saharan Africa holds 30 percent of the volume of 
proven critical mineral reserves, and at least 20 African 
countries export a range of minerals and metals, includ-
ing those that are deemed ‘‘critical’’ to United States na-
tional security and economic interests; 
Whereas critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, and nickel 
are essential to a clean energy transition, consumer elec-
tronics, and the United States defense industrial base; 
Whereas some African nations are seeking to increase invest-
ments in their critical mineral mining and processing sec-
tors as a means of fostering greater national mineral-re-
lated value-added refining, processing, earnings, and re-
lated socioeconomic development in their countries; 
Whereas responsible mining—mining that is pursued in a 
manner that is environmentally and legally sound, 
socioeconomically inclusive, and well-governed—produces 
sustainable state revenues, local employment, techno-
logical transfer and community development; 
Whereas poorly governed and unregulated mining frequently 
produces corruption, labor abuses, environmental deg-
radation, and violent conflict; 
Whereas the United States-initiated Mineral Security Part-
nership was established in 2022 and is composed of 14 
countries and the European Union committed to cata-
lyzing public and private investment in high standard- 
based development of critical mineral supply chains and 
responsible mining practices globally; 
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•HRES 17 IH 
Whereas, under President Erdogan, Turkey seeks to establish 
itself as the hegemon of the Eastern Mediterranean, 
North Africa, and the Caucuses, and as a result has 
taken provocative actions toward NATO allies, the Euro-
pean Union, and the broader region; 
Whereas President Erdogan’s expansionist political ideology 
necessitates aggression toward Cyprus; 
Whereas the Government of Turkey ordered its military to in-
vade the Republic of Cyprus in 1974 in violation of the 
Treaty of Establishment, the Treaty of Alliance, the 
North Atlantic Treaty, and the Treaty of Guarantee, 
which established the Republic of Cyprus and guaranteed 
the independence of the Republic of Cyprus, as well as 
the United Nations Charter and customary international 
law; 
Whereas the Government of Turkey has tolerated or abetted 
the desecration of more than 500 Orthodox Christian 
churches and religious sites in the territory of the Repub-
lic of Cyprus that the Turkish military occupies; 
Whereas the Government of Turkey has brought in over 
200,000 illegal settlers into the occupied area of Cyprus 
to change the sociopolitical and demographic fabric of the 
area, in violation of the Geneva Conventions; 
Whereas Turkey is a member state of the European Court 
of Human Rights (ECHR); 
Whereas the ECHR has issued decisions and judgments in 
which the Court confirms that persons, including United 
States citizens, who hold title to real property located in 
the area of the Republic of Cyprus occupied by the Turk-
ish military are the only rightful owners of that real 
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IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 17 
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and encouraging 
President Trump to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top 
foreign policy priority. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2025 
Ms. MALLIOTAKIS (for herself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. PAPPAS, and Ms. TITUS) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning Turkey for its illegal occupation of Cyprus and 
encouraging President Trump to make the resolution 
of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority. 
Whereas Turkey has been a North Atlantic Treaty Organiza-
tion (NATO) member since 1952 and is thus a treaty 
ally of the United States; 
Whereas modern Turkey was founded upon the principles of 
republicanism and laı¨cite´; 
Whereas Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the au-
thoritarian leader of Turkey since 2003, has grounded 
his decision making in an extremist form of religio-na-
tionalism; 
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Whereas this resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Original Black 
History Month Resolution of 2025’’; 
Whereas this resolution has been endorsed by the Association 
for the Study of African American Life and History; 
Whereas the theme for Black History Month 2025 is ‘‘Afri-
can Americans and Labor’’ which focuses on the various 
ways that Black labor has been foundational to the 
United States becoming the richest country in the world; 
Whereas the labor of African-American/Black people has been 
transformational throughout the United States; 
Whereas this resolution highlights African-American/Black 
people’s labor from slavery through segregation into con-
temporary times; 
Whereas enslaved Africans were first brought to the Amer-
ican colonies to serve as a perpetual free labor workforce 
upon which the colonies and eventually the United States 
would be built; 
Whereas, during enslavement, African people were the agri-
cultural labor force that planted the seeds, harvested the 
crops, and fed the colonies while enduring a crime 
against humanity; 
Whereas this crime against humanity consisted of nearly 250 
years of uncompensated labor; 
Whereas the labor of the enslaved has been valued at roughly 
$5,900,000,000,000 in 2016 dollars; 
Whereas more than 10,000,000 African slave laborers’ lives 
were sacrificed to make America great; 
Whereas, although the General Order No. 15 promise of 40 
acres and a mule never materialized after the Civil War 
and emancipation, some Black people became landowners, 
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