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•HRES 614 RH 
year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; 
providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. 
Res. 9) providing for congressional disapproval under 
chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule 
submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service 
relating to ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and 
Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With 
Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population 
Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Dis-
tinct Population Segment’’; and providing for consider-
ation of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 24) providing 
for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 
5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the 
United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ‘‘En-
dangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endan-
gered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat’’. 
Resolved, That at any time after adoption of this reso-
lution 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 consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 4366) making appropriations for 
military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, 
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2024, 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 equal-
ly divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on Appropriations or their 
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•HRES 625 IH 
(2) thanks congressional staff and support staff 
for the commitment and essential services that they 
provide. 
Æ 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 631 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to advance the country’s 
national spectrum policy amidst the 29th anniversary of the Federal 
Communications Commission’s first spectrum auction that commenced 
on July 25, 1994. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 27, 2023 
Mr. VEASEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to 
advance the country’s national spectrum policy amidst 
the 29th anniversary of the Federal Communications 
Commission’s first spectrum auction that commenced on 
July 25, 1994. 
Whereas the Federal Communications Commission was pro-
vided auction authority to allocate spectrum licenses for 
commercial wireless communications in 1993 and held its 
first auction on July 25, 1994; 
Whereas the Commission’s spectrum auctions serve the public 
interest, promote deployment of new technology and serv-
ices to rural regions, and achieve the most efficient use 
of spectrum; 
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•HRES 616 IH 
(F) expedite processing and evacuation of 
Afghan Priority 1 (P–1), Priority 2 (P–2), and 
Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) applicants for 
refugee resettlement; and 
(G) counter terrorist organizations in Af-
ghanistan including through the use of over-the- 
horizon capabilities. 
Æ 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 37 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 712 
[Report No. 118–208] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making appropriations 
for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2024, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the 
bill (H.R. 1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import of 
natural gas; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 
684) condemning the actions of Governor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan 
Grisham, for subverting the Second Amendment to the Constitution 
and depriving the citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 
Mr. COLE, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4365) making 
appropriations for the Department of Defense for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other 
purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 
1130) to repeal restrictions on the export and import 
of natural gas; and providing for consideration of the 
resolution (H. Res. 684) condemning the actions of Gov-
ernor of New Mexico, Michelle Lujan Grisham, for sub-
verting the Second Amendment to the Constitution and 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 619 
Expressing support for July to be designated as ‘‘Disability Pride Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2023 
Ms. MCCOLLUM (for herself, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, Ms. ADAMS, 
Mr. CALVERT, Ms. DEAN of Pennsylvania, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. SMITH 
of Washington, Mr. CARSON, Ms. SCANLON, Mr. MOULTON, Ms. NOR-
TON, Ms. TITUS, Ms. ROSS, and Mr. ALLRED) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for July to be designated as ‘‘Disability 
Pride Month’’. 
Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention 61,000,000 American adults have a disability 
that impacts major life activities; 
Whereas the United States Census Bureau reports that over 
3,000,000 children have disabilities; 
Whereas the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 
12101 et seq.) was signed into law on July 26, 1990; 
Whereas people with a disability remain at an increased risk 
of experiencing discrimination, isolation, and inequities; 
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Whereas people with disabilities are vital, and make meaning-
ful 
contributions 
in 
the 
American 
arts, 
science, 
healthcare, technology, sports, education, law, and many 
more sectors; and 
Whereas ‘‘Disability Pride Month’’ is celebrated in July by 
Americans across the country: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses the support for July to be des-
ignated as ‘‘Disability Pride Month’’; and 
(2) calls on the people of the United States, in-
terest groups, and affected people to— 
(A) to observe Disability Pride Month with 
appropriate celebrations and activities; and 
(B) take an active role in the prevention of 
exclusion of and discrimination against people 
with disabilities. 
Æ 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 620 
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North 
Korea. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 26, 2023 
Mr. WILLIAMS of New York (for himself and Ms. TOKUDA) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens 
abducted by North Korea. 
Whereas the United States Government recognizes that 
North Korea was abducting Japanese citizens since the 
1970s; 
Whereas, in September 2002, North Korea admitted that it 
had abducted Japanese citizens and promised to prevent 
further recurrences; 
Whereas, in October of 2002, only 5 abductees were returned 
to Japan after being held prisoner for 24 years, despite 
the explicit commitment of North Korea to investigate 
what had happened to all abductees; 
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•HRES 634 IH 
for reuse and recycling, without being subject to 
criminal or civil sanctions, harassment, or arrest; 
(11) the right to not face discrimination while 
seeking employment or public assistance due to a 
lack of permanent mailing address, or the use of a 
mailing address from a shelter, library, or social 
service provider; 
(12) the right to internet access and technology 
that will enable accessing the internet; 
(13) the right to obtain copies of identification 
documents, including social security cards, without 
difficulty or discrimination based on housing status; 
(14) the right to vote, register to vote, and re-
ceive documentation necessary to prove identity for 
voting without discrimination due to housing status 
or use of a shelter, library, or social service provider 
for an address; 
(15) the right to receive emergency and non-
emergency medical care without discrimination based 
on housing status; 
(16) the right for unhoused children to access 
high-quality education without discrimination due to 
their housing status; 
(17) the right to confidentiality of personal and 
medical records, documentation, and information; 
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•HRES 620 IH 
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds 
the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined 
within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; 
Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realiza-
tion of fundamental freedoms and contributes to pro-
moting equality, preventing conflict and human rights 
violations, and enhancing participation in democratic 
processes; 
Whereas these abductions of Japanese citizens by North 
Korea directly conflict with the basic principle of liberty 
and freedom; and 
Whereas there have been several attempts at dialogue be-
tween North Korea and Japanese leaders in an effort to 
yield stable results: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) calls on North Korea to release any ab-
ducted foreign nationals, including those from 
Japan; 
(2) urges North Korea to return the remains 
and provide information on any deceased abductees; 
(3) urges North Korea to make such restitution 
as appropriate regarding abductees; and 
(4) urges North Korea to apologize and perma-
nently cease such activities. 
Æ 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 624 
Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as 
a British Overseas Territory. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 27, 2023 
Mr. BACON (for himself, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. COLE, Mr. 
FLEISCHMANN, Mr. ROUZER, Ms. TITUS, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, Mrs. 
RADEWAGEN, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. MAST, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. KILMER, 
Mr. CALVERT, Mr. WALTZ, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. HUDSON, Mr. ADER-
HOLT, Mr. ALLRED, Ms. LOIS FRANKEL of Florida, and Mr. FINSTAD) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine 
its status as a British Overseas Territory. 
Whereas the Department of State recognizes Gibraltar as an 
overseas territory of the United Kingdom based on the 
1713 Treaty of Utrecht; 
Whereas the citizens of Gibraltar have freely and democrat-
ically expressed their view to remain a British Overseas 
Territory in 1967 and 2002, when 99.6 and 98.48 per-
cent of the Gibraltarians, respectively, voted in a popular 
referenda their wish to remain a British Overseas Terri-
tory; 
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Whereas the United States has relied on Gibraltar’s military 
facilities numerous times, including America’s first over-
seas military intervention in 1801 against the Barbary 
States, World War II, and the North Atlantic Treaty Or-
ganization intervention in 2011 in Libya; 
Whereas, during World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower 
used Gibraltar as his headquarters to plan the liberation 
of North Africa stating, ‘‘Without it the vital air cover 
would not have been quickly established on the North Af-
rican fields.’’; 
Whereas the security situation in North Africa and the Mid-
dle East continues to underscore the need for the United 
States to maintain secure access to Gibraltar’s military 
facilities; 
Whereas Gibraltar has the right, under the United Nations 
Charter and the International Covenant on Civil and Po-
litical Rights, to determine its own future; and 
Whereas the United Kingdom is a loyal ally that has stood 
by the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the United States honors the contribution 
that Gibraltar has made to advancing United States 
security interests in the Mediterranean region since 
1801 and extends its deepest appreciation and 
thanks to the Government of Gibraltar and its citi-
zens; and 
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(2) the views and rights of Gibraltarians should 
always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar’s 
status as a British Overseas Territory. 
Æ 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 625 
Recognizing the critical role of congressional staff and support staff working 
on Capitol Hill and in State or district offices. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 27, 2023 
Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana, Mr. MORELLE, and 
Mr. STEIL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the critical role of congressional staff and sup-
port staff working on Capitol Hill and in State or district 
offices. 
Whereas there are nearly 15,000 congressional staff and 
thousands of support staff working on Capitol Hill and 
in State or district offices; 
Whereas congressional staff and support staff serve a critical 
role within the United States system of government by 
supporting the legislative branch; 
Whereas support staff serve as an essential resource and pro-
vide administrative, technical, and operational services to 
the congressional community of House of Representatives 
Members, officers, and staff; 
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Whereas congressional staff work with constituents from 
their home States and districts to ensure that their con-
stituents’ voices are heard and that their needs are rep-
resented; 
Whereas congressional staff help constituents navigate Fed-
eral agencies to resolve issues, such as the issuance and 
renewal of passports, adjudication of immigration cases, 
and applications for Social Security and veterans’ bene-
fits; 
Whereas congressional staff help strengthen the bond be-
tween constituents and Members of Congress; 
Whereas congressional staff provide constituent services and 
help Congress solve the Nation’s most intractable chal-
lenges; 
Whereas congressional staff give back to the national capital 
region, as well as communities in their States and dis-
tricts; 
Whereas congressional staff are faithful public servants who 
serve the public with the utmost respect and dignity; 
Whereas congressional staff deserve to work in a safe and 
healthy environment, as they do the people’s work; and 
Whereas congressional staff and support staff should be ac-
cepted, supported, and treated with respect and dignity: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the critical role of congressional 
staff and support staff working on Capitol Hill and 
in State or district offices; and 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 628 
Eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of 
Representatives, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 27, 2023 
Mr. MOONEY (for himself, Mr. NEHLS, Ms. TENNEY, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. GOOD 
of Virginia, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. BABIN, Mr. OGLES, Mr. ROY, Mrs. 
BOEBERT, Mr. BERGMAN, Mrs. MILLER of Illinois, Mr. BIGGS, and Mr. 
NORMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on House Admin-
istration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in 
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Eliminating the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the 
House of Representatives, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. ELIMINATING OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND IN-
CLUSION. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Office of Diversity and Inclu-
sion of the House of Representatives is hereby terminated. 
(b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO RULES OF THE 
HOUSE.— 
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•HRES 628 IH 
(1) CONFORMING
AMENDMENT
RELATING
TO 
ESTABLISHMENT OF OFFICE OF DIVERSITY AND IN-
CLUSION.—Rule II of the Rules of the House of 
Representatives is amended— 
(A) by striking clause 9; and 
(B) by redesignating clause 10 as clause 9. 
(2) CONFORMING
AMENDMENT
RELATING
TO 
OVERSIGHT.—Clause 4(d)(1)(A) of rule X of the 
Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— 
(A) by striking ‘‘the Office of Diversity 
and Inclusion,’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘Office of Diversity and 
Inclusion,’’. 
Æ 
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•HRES 855 IH 
resentation in the House of Representatives and the Sen-
ate, as well as full local self-government; 
Whereas the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and 
S. 51) would grant full and equal voting rights in Con-
gress as well as unimpeded democratic control over local 
affairs to the District of Columbia by making it the 51st 
State; and 
Whereas, on June 26, 2020, and April 22, 2021, the House 
of Representatives passed the Washington, D.C. Admis-
sion Act, the only two times in history the D.C. statehood 
bill has been passed by either chamber of Congress: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, con-
demns the denial of voting representation in Congress and 
full local self-government for veterans and their families 
who are District of Columbia residents, and calls for state-
hood for the District of Columbia through the enactment 
of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 
51), particularly in light of the service of District of Co-
lumbia veterans in every American war. 
Æ 
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IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 629 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Board of 
Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Open Market 
Committee should not be permitted to develop, create, or implement 
a central bank digital currency, or use any such tool to implement 
monetary policy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 27, 2023 
Mr. OGLES (for himself, Mr. PERRY, Mr. BISHOP of North Carolina, Mr. 
DONALDS, and Mr. GOSAR) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Financial Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 
and the Federal Open Market Committee should not 
be permitted to develop, create, or implement a central 
bank digital currency, or use any such tool to implement 
monetary policy. 
Whereas China’s digital yuan rollout is a ‘‘pilot program’’ 
that is a dystopian project for Communist central plan-
ners to spy on their own citizens; 
Whereas the real intent of introducing a digital yuan is to in-
crease State control of the payments system and to close-
ly monitor transactions and even personal behavior; 
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Whereas European Central Bank President Christine 
Lagarde affirmed that the central bank digital currency 
will be used to control which payments can be made; 
Whereas the Canadian Liberal Party limited freedom in re-
sponse to the ‘‘freedom convoy’’ protests in 2022 by tak-
ing an unprecedented step toward normalizing financial 
censorship through the Emergency Economic Measures 
Order, in which the government compelled financial insti-
tutions to freeze the accounts of anyone who donated to 
the protesters; 
Whereas the cornerstone of American democracy is the right 
to free speech, and the adoption of a central bank digital 
currency would only serve to compromise this most essen-
tial right; 
Whereas the Constitution entrusts Congress with the power 
to coin money and regulate the value thereof; 
Whereas the United States should protect our financial inde-
pendence and reject any attempts to undermine it, in-
cluding through a central bank digital currency pilot pro-
gram loophole; and 
Whereas the United States cannot allow government-backed 
monopolies to stifle progress: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Board of Governors of the Federal 
Reserve System and the Federal Open Market Committee 
should not be permitted to develop, create, or implement 
a central bank digital currency, or use any such tool to 
implement monetary policy. 
Æ 
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