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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 943 
Recognizing the 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 28, 2020 
Mr. LOWENTHAL (for himself, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. CISNEROS, Mr. 
ROUDA, Mr. CORREA, Mr. KHANNA, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Ms. LOF-
GREN, Mr. CONNOLLY, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. 
PETERS, and Mr. COSTA) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the 
Committee on Armed Services, 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 45th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on 
April 30, 1975. 
Whereas since 1975, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese 
have resettled in the United States and built vibrant 
communities across the United States which contribute to 
the rich diversity of the Nation; 
Whereas, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was 
overthrown by communist forces in an event known as 
‘‘Black April’’ or the ‘‘Fall of Saigon’’, which is observed 
in Vietnamese-American communities across the United 
States each year; 
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Whereas members of the South Vietnamese military fought 
side-by-side with the United States Armed Forces in de-
fense of the ideals of democracy and freedom; 
Whereas Vietnamese Americans have continuously advocated 
for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and spoken out 
against human rights abuses by the Vietnamese govern-
ment; and 
Whereas Vietnam continues to hold one of the worst records 
on human rights in the region, violating religious free-
dom, obstructing press freedom, restricting its own citi-
zens’ freedom of speech and assembly, and detaining 
prisoners of conscience: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the significance of the 45th anni-
versary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; 
(2) honors the contributions of Vietnamese 
Americans to the United States over the last 45 
years and their tireless commitment to upholding 
freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam; 
(3) honors the service of members of the United 
States Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese 
forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who 
gave their lives; 
(4) honors the memory of the Vietnamese who 
lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam; and 
(5) encourages all citizens of the United States 
to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring 
the contributions of the Vietnamese-American com-
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munity, and calling for freedom, human rights, and 
democracy in Vietnam. 
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116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 947 
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, as a ‘‘National 
Day of Reason’’ and recognizing the central importance of reason in 
the betterment of humanity. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2020 
Mr. RASKIN (for himself, Mr. HUFFMAN, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. MCNERNEY) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2020, 
as a ‘‘National Day of Reason’’ and recognizing the 
central importance of reason in the betterment of human-
ity. 
Whereas the application of reason has been the essential pre-
condition for humanity’s extraordinary scientific, medical, 
technological, and social progress since the modern En-
lightenment; 
Whereas reason provides vital hope today for confronting the 
environmental 
crises 
of 
our 
day, 
including 
the 
civilizational emergency of climate change, and for culti-
vating the rule of law, democratic institutions, justice, 
and peace among nations; 
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Whereas irrationality, magical thinking, and superstition have 
undermined the national effort to combat the COVID–19 
pandemic, and reason is fundamental to creating an ef-
fective coordinated response to beat the virus involving 
the Federal Government, the States, and the scientific 
and medical communities; 
Whereas America’s Founders insisted upon the primacy of 
reason and knowledge in public life, and drafted the Con-
stitution to prevent official establishment of religion and 
to protect freedom of thought, speech, and inquiry in civil 
society; 
Whereas James Madison, author of the First Amendment 
and fourth President of the United States, stated that 
‘‘The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only 
guardian of true liberty’’, and ‘‘Knowledge will forever 
govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own 
governors, must arm themselves with the power knowl-
edge gives’’; and 
Whereas, May 7, 2020, would be an appropriate date to des-
ignate as a ‘‘National Day of Reason’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘National 
Day of Reason’’; and 
(2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visi-
tors to join in observing this day and focusing on the 
central importance of reason, critical thought, the 
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scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social 
problems and promoting the welfare of humankind. 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 949 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants 
should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the 
United States during Public Service Recognition Week, the week of 
May 3 through 9, 2020. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 1, 2020 
Mr. WITTMAN (for himself and Mr. CONNOLLY) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
public servants should be commended for their dedication 
and continued service to the United States during Public 
Service Recognition Week, the week of May 3 through 
9, 2020. 
Whereas the week of May 3 through 9, 2020, has been des-
ignated as ‘‘Public Service Recognition Week’’ to honor 
employees of the Federal Government and State and local 
governments and members of the uniformed services; 
Whereas Public Service Recognition Week provides an oppor-
tunity to recognize and promote the important contribu-
tions of public servants and honor the diverse men and 
women who meet the needs of the United States through 
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‘‘New England Firearms Sportster/Versa Pack 
Rifle 
‘‘New England Firearms Survivor Rifle 
‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 1.5 Hunting 
Rifle 
‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 4.5 Target 
Rifle 
‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 5 Pacific 
‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard No. 8 Union Hill 
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‘‘Red Willow Armory Ballard Rifles 
‘‘Remington Model Rolling Block Rifles 
‘‘Remington Model SPR18 Blued 
‘‘Remington Model SPR18 Nickel 
‘‘Remington Model SPR18 Single Shot Rifle 
‘‘Remington-Style Rolling Block Carbine 
‘‘Rossi Match Pairs Rifles 
‘‘Rossi Single Shot Rifles 
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‘‘Ruger No. 1 Stainless Sporter 
‘‘Ruger No. 1 Stainless Standard 
‘‘Ruger No. 1A Light Sporter 
‘‘Ruger No. 1B Single Shot 
‘‘Ruger No. 1H Tropical Rifle 
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with over 580,000 bombing missions between 1964 and 
1973; 
Whereas Cambodians assisted United States forces during 
American operations in Cambodia, including Operation 
Menu; 
Whereas the United States dropped 540,000 tons of bombs 
into Cambodia between 1969 and 1973 against Viet Cong 
forces located in Cambodia, destabilizing a fragile govern-
ment, resulting in the rise of the Khmer Rouge, and lead-
ing to the genocide of an estimated 2,000,000 Cam-
bodians; 
Whereas the United States dispersed over 13,000,000 gallons 
of Agent Orange in Vietnam, 475,000 gallons in Laos, 
and 40,900 in Cambodia during this era, with many 
Southeast Asians still impacted by the effects of this 
toxin; 
Whereas over 3,000,000 individuals were displaced by war, 
conflict, and genocide from Cambodia, Laos, and Viet-
nam; 
Whereas between 1975 to the mid-2000s, the United States 
accepted over 1,200,000 Southeast Asians escaping the 
Vietnam war, persecution in Laos, and Khmer Rouge 
genocide in Cambodia; 
Whereas the resettlement of Southeast Asian refugees in the 
United States typically placed many individuals and fami-
lies in communities with inadequate financial, long-term 
resettlement support and many of these individuals and 
their children languished in severe poverty; 
Whereas many Southeast Asian refugees have thrived and 
contributed greatly to the economic, educational, military, 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 953 
Expressing support for designation of May 2020 as ‘‘Health and Fitness 
Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 5, 2020 
Mr. VEASEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of May 2020 as ‘‘Health 
and Fitness Month’’. 
Whereas 2⁄3 of adults and nearly 1 in 3 children are over-
weight or obese in the United States; 
Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity 
have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United 
States; 
Whereas the prevalence of obesity in the United States more 
than doubled from 15 percent to 34 percent among 
adults and more than tripled from 5 percent to 17 per-
cent among children and adolescents from 1980 to 2008; 
Whereas an obese teenager is 70 percent more likely to be-
come an obese adult; 
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the United States-China Restaurants Association and 
other Chinese-American organizations, as well as the Sal-
vation Army and restaurants across the Nation, to 
launch a nationwide ‘‘Food of Love Day’’ to donate meals 
to people and institutions hit hardest by the COVID–19 
pandemic: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the significance of the Chinese- 
American community as an integral component of 
the rich diversity and strength of the United States; 
(2) recognizes the United Chinese Americans’ 
nationwide ‘‘Food of Love Day’’ meal drive; and 
(3) honors the Chinese-American community 
for its community service and philanthropic efforts 
during the COVID–19 public health crisis. 
Æ 
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Whereas obesity is more common among non-Hispanic Black 
teenagers (29 percent) than Hispanic teenagers (17.5 
percent) or non-Hispanic White teenagers (14.5 percent); 
Whereas 70 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native 
adults are overweight or obese; 
Whereas studies indicate that overweight youth may never 
achieve a healthy weight; 
Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks 
that can cause illness and even death; 
Whereas, in addition to healthy eating, people in the United 
States can experience positive health benefits and be on 
the path for a better future by incorporating physical ac-
tivity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 
60 minutes for children; 
Whereas physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases 
such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke, control weight, 
reduce fat, condition the heart and lungs, improve sleep, 
decrease the potential of becoming depressed, increase 
energy and self-esteem, relieve stress, and increase the 
chances of living longer; and 
Whereas May 2020 would be an appropriate month to des-
ignate as ‘‘Health and Fitness Month’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Health and 
Fitness Month’’; and 
(2) supports efforts to educate the people of the 
United States on the importance of a healthy and 
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nutritious lifestyle, especially during the period of 
the COVID–19 pandemic. 
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H. Res. 954 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 8, 2020. 
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and is 
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON OVERSIGHT AND REFORM: Mr. Mfume 
(to rank immediately after Mr. Rouda). 
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Mfume (to rank 
immediately after Ms. Davids of Kansas). 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 956 
Recognizing the United Chinese Americans’ nationwide food drive and the 
contributions of Chinese Americans to the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2020 
Ms. JUDY CHU of California (for herself, Ms. MENG, and Mr. TED LIEU of 
California) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the United Chinese Americans’ nationwide food 
drive and the contributions of Chinese Americans to the 
United States. 
Whereas the Chinese-American community is inextricably tied 
to the history of the United States and augments the rich 
cultural diversity of our Nation; 
Whereas, on May 10, 1869, the Transcontinental Railroad 
was completed with significant contributions from nearly 
12,000 Chinese immigrants who comprised more than 80 
percent of the workforce of the Central Pacific Railroad 
Company; 
Whereas, on April 17, 1882, the House of Representatives 
passed a Chinese Exclusion bill, which was enacted into 
law, and which adversely affected Chinese persons in the 
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United States by prohibiting Chinese workers from enter-
ing the United States for 10 years and prohibiting courts 
from naturalizing Chinese individuals until the legislation 
was repealed in 1943; 
Whereas, since January 2020, there has been a dramatic in-
crease in reports of anti-Asian hate crimes and incidents 
related to the COVID–19 pandemic, with nearly 1,900 
incidents reported in recent months; 
Whereas despite facing discrimination, Chinese Americans 
have continued to make significant contributions to the 
vibrant culture and economic growth of the United States 
across all major industries, including agriculture, food 
services, health, manufacturing, science, and other pro-
fessional fields; 
Whereas Chinese-American first responders, scientists, re-
searchers, health care providers, and other frontline 
workers are among the unsung heroes in the Nation’s 
fight against COVID–19; 
Whereas Chinese Americans have joined together to support 
local communities by donating personal protective equip-
ment to hospitals and caregivers and supporting chari-
table organizations fighting against the COVID–19 pan-
demic in the United States; 
Whereas there are an estimated 50,000 Chinese-American 
restaurants in the United States, providing hundreds of 
thousands of American jobs in the food and beverage in-
dustry where employees are working to assist those suf-
fering from food insecurity and to deliver meals to front-
line workers; and 
Whereas, on May 10, 2020, the not-for-profit organization 
United Chinese Americans (UCA) will be partnering with 
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IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 957 
Expressing support for the designation of May as ‘‘National Asthma and 
Allergy Awareness Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2020 
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. UPTON, Mr. COX of California, and Mr. KING 
of New York) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of May as ‘‘National 
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month’’. 
Whereas 5,500,000 children in the United States, 7.5 per-
cent, currently have asthma; 
Whereas 24,800,000, or one in 13 people in the United 
States, have asthma and the numbers are increasing each 
year; 
Whereas, in 2018, on average, children missed more than 
7,900,000 days of school and adults missed 10,900,000 
days of work because of asthma; 
Whereas asthma is the second most common noncommu-
nicable disease among children; 
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Whereas 1,700,000 individuals per year visit emergency de-
partments because of asthma’s effects; 
Whereas the total economic cost of asthma in the United 
States was $81,900,000,000 per year from 2008 to 2013; 
Whereas fewer than half of people with asthma report being 
given an asthma action plan, which is key to the preven-
tion of asthma attacks; 
Whereas asthma is a manageable disease; 
Whereas those with moderate to severe asthma may be at a 
greater risk of developing serious complications as a re-
sult of COVID–19 during the current public health emer-
gency; and 
Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as 
‘‘National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month’’: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Asth-
ma and Allergy Awareness Month’’; 
(2) encourages awareness of the prevalence of 
asthma and allergies, including heightened preva-
lence among women, minority, and urban demo-
graphics; 
(3) recognizes and salutes health care profes-
sionals who treat asthma and allergy-related health 
issues; 
(4) recognizes and salutes researchers working 
to identify asthma and allergy cures; 
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(5) recognizes and reaffirms commitment to 
public education about asthma and allergy treatment 
and symptoms and to advancing care for both asth-
ma and allergy conditions; and 
(6) supports investment in researching the pre-
vention, treatment, and eradication of asthma. 
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H. Res. 958 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 3, 2020. 
Whereas the right to liberty and security of a person and the 
protection from arbitrary imprisonment are among the 
principal human rights guaranteed by Article 9 of the 
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Ar-
ticle 23 of the Concluding Document of the Vienna Meet-
ing of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Eu-
rope, and Article 5 of the European Convention on 
Human Rights; 
Whereas the Russian Federation, as member of the United 
Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
in Europe (OSCE), and the Council of Europe, is bound 
by international commitments with regard to human 
rights and the rule of law; 
Whereas, on October 3, 2012, the Parliamentary Assembly of 
the Council of Europe adopted Resolution 1900 (2012) 
which defined anyone whose ‘‘detention has been imposed 
in violation of one of the fundamental guarantees set out 
in the European Convention on Human Rights and its 
Protocols’’ and ‘‘is the result of proceedings which were 
clearly unfair and . . . appears to be connected with po-
litical motives of the authorities’’ as a political prisoner; 
Whereas based on the criteria of the Parliamentary Assembly 
of the Council of Europe Resolution 1900 (2012), the
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Memorial Human Rights Center, a Russian nongovern-
mental organization, estimates that there are currently 
more than 300 political prisoners in the Russian Federa-
tion, a six-fold increase since 2015; 
Whereas the Memorial Human Rights Center list of Russian 
political prisoners includes journalists, civil society activ-
ists, human rights advocates, participants of peaceful or-
ganizations, and Ukrainian citizens from illegally annexed 
Crimea; 
Whereas the Russian Federation’s longest-detained political 
prisoner, Alexey Pichugin, has been incarcerated since 
June 19, 2003, in violation of two rulings by the Euro-
pean Court of Human Rights and the opinion by the 
United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention; 
Whereas investigative journalist and former editor of the 
independent newspaper Noviye Kolyosa, Igor Rudnikov 
was held in pretrial detention from November 1, 2017, 
until June 17, 2019, on alleged extortion charges, which 
were later dropped by the court; 
Whereas Igor Rudnikov’s detention and charges were criti-
cized by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the 
Media and Reporters without Borders, calling them 
‘‘clearly trumped-up’’ and ‘‘an act of political revenge’’, 
respectively; 
Whereas opposition activist Konstantin Kotov was sentenced 
to 1.5 years imprisonment on April 20, 2020, for partici-
pating in peaceful demonstrations, in a ruling Amnesty 
International has described as ‘‘a profound injustice’’; 
Whereas Anastasia Shevchenko, an activist in the Open Rus-
sia movement, has been held under house arrest since 
January 23, 2019, on the charge of belonging to an ‘‘un-