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IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1125 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2020 Mr. Engel (for himself, Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Barragán , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Ms. Norton , Mr. Payne , Mr. Sires , Mr. Trone , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Bera , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Sewell of Alabama , Mr. Cisneros , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Meeks , Mr. San Nicolas , Ms. Johnson of Texas , and Ms. Jackson Lee ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for prioritizing racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for therapies, diagnostics, and vaccines for COVID–19.

Whereas the novel coronavirus (SARS–CoV–2) causes COVID–19 and has claimed over 183,000 American lives as of September 1, 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted communities of color; Whereas African Americans are nearly twice as likely to die from COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are more than five times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas African Americans and Hispanic or Latino Americans are more than four and one-half times as likely to be hospitalized for COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders are 10 times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID–19 than White Americans; Whereas racial and ethnic communities have historically been underrepresented in clinical trials, and factors cited as explaining this underrepresentation include social and financial barriers as well as mistrust in research participation stemming from historical discriminatory and abusive practices; and Whereas surveys show skepticism among communities of color about the safety of a potential COVID–19 vaccine despite vaccination rates that are typically as high as those of other communities: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal agencies should— (1) take appropriate actions to ensure meaningful engagement of communities of color in the conduct of COVID–19 research and participation in clinical trials for COVID–19 diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines; (2) take steps to codevelop with communities of color strategies that address and resolve financial and social barriers that may prevent the participation of racial and ethnic communities in clinical trials; and (3) partner with community groups, faith-based organizations, and health care facilities to conduct outreach to communities of color and improve equitable access to safe and effective COVID–19 vaccines that are licensed by the Food and Drug Administration.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1127 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 18, 2020 Mr. Pascrell (for himself, Mr. Bacon , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , and Mr. Gottheimer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 18, 2020, as National Concussion Awareness Day .

Whereas mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with a disability because of a traumatic brain injury (TBI); (3) from 2001 to 2012, the rate of emergency department visits for sports- and recreation-related injuries involving a diagnosis of concussion or traumatic brain injury, alone or in combination with other injuries, more than doubled among children 19 years of age or younger, and, in 2012, an estimated 329,290 children were treated in the United States for sports- and recreation-related injuries that included a diagnosis of concussion or traumatic brain injury; and (4) current data sources may only capture 1 out of every 9 concussions across the United States; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the House of Representatives can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public by supporting the designation of September 18, 2020, as National Concussion Awareness Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1128 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 21, 2020 RESOLUTION Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. That the House tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the late Associate Justice in their bereavement. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and to the Supreme Court and transmit a copy of the same to the family of the late Associate Justice. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Associate Justice.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1132 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2020 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as Peace Month and calling on Congress to take action to promote peace.

Whereas the United Nations designated September 21 International Day of Peace —otherwise known as Peace Day; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly declared Peace Day as a day devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples ; Whereas all United Nations member states, organizations, regional and nongovernmental organizations, and individuals are encouraged to celebrate and recognize global peace efforts on Peace Day; Whereas Peace Day represents shared hopes of an end to conflict in all forms; Whereas the United Nations calls for a 24-hour global cease fire on Peace Day; Whereas this year’s Peace Day theme is Shaping Peace Together ; Whereas 2018 marked the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone development in contemporary human history promoting peace and well-being worldwide; Whereas violent conflicts could cost upwards of $13.6 trillion per year globally; Whereas conflict prevention measures could save between $5 billion to $70 billion per year on average; Whereas there is almost no interstate war; Whereas the absolute number of war deaths has been declining since 1945; Whereas global peace promotion efforts improve the lives of Americans and all peoples; Whereas the United States has a long history of promoting peace and human rights at home and abroad; and Whereas September would be an appropriate month to designate as Peace Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Peace Month ; and (2) calls on Congress to promote peace, both at home and abroad.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1133 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 21, 2020 Mr. Peterson (for himself, Mr. Hagedorn , Ms. Craig , Mr. Phillips , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Omar , Mr. Emmer , and Mr. Stauber ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson.

Whereas Cornelia Genevive Gjesdal Coya Knutson was born on August 22, 1912, in Edmore, North Dakota; Whereas Coya Gjesdal graduated from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with majors in English and Music and a minor in Education; Whereas Coya Gjesdal married Andy Knutson in 1940 and later adopted a son; Whereas Coya Knutson was involved in her community, working as a teacher, volunteering, establishing a medical clinic, and serving on the Red Lake County Welfare Board; Whereas Coya Knutson was elected to the House of Representatives of Minnesota in 1950; Whereas State Representative Knutson supported health and education initiatives and sponsored the first clean air bill in Minnesota, which prohibited smoking in some public places; Whereas, in 1954, Coya Knutson won a seat in the House of Representatives of the United States, despite having lost the nomination of her party to a man; Whereas Coya Knutson became the first woman elected to Congress from Minnesota; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson became the first woman to be appointed to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson sponsored legislation that eventually led to expanded school lunch assistance, the first Federal student loan program, and the first appropriations for research on cystic fibrosis; Whereas Congresswoman Knutson's husband did not support her career and reportedly wrote a public letter in 1958 ordering her to return to Minnesota to make a home for [her] son and husband ; Whereas the story of the letter was taken up by the national press, with newspapers across the United States running the headline Coya, Come Home ; Whereas Coya Knutson lost reelection in 1958 to a man whose campaign slogan was A Big Man for a Man-Sized Job ; Whereas Coya Knutson eventually divorced her husband, moved permanently to Washington, DC, and was appointed by President Kennedy to be the liaison officer in the Office of Civil Defense at the Department of Defense, where she served until 1970; Whereas Coya Knutson retired from politics and moved back to Minnesota to live with her son and his family until her death in 1996 at 82 years of age; and Whereas Coya Knutson was a trailblazer and an inspiration who was devoted to her community, State, and country: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, whose dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1135 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 22, 2020 RESOLUTION Electing certain 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 Natural Resources: Ms. Barragán (to rank immediately after Mr. Garcia of Illinois). Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Richmond (to rank immediately after Mr. Horsford).

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1139 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2020 Mr. Kind (for himself and Mr. Hurd of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program that was established on July 29, 1970.

That the House of Representatives honors the 50th Anniversary of the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program that was established on July 29, 1970.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1140 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 22, 2020 Mr. Newhouse (for himself and Mr. Levin of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing and celebrating the 70th anniversary of Impact Aid on September 30, 2020.

Whereas September 30, 2020, marks the 70th anniversary of the date on which President Harry S Truman signed Public Law 81–874 , which enacted the Impact Aid program into law; Whereas the Impact Aid program is considered by the community it serves as the original Federal elementary and secondary education program, and is administered by the Secretary of Education; Whereas Impact Aid reimburses local educational agencies for the loss of revenue and additional costs associated with the presence of tax-exempt Federal property; Whereas Impact Aid payments are dispersed directly to local educational agencies, which allocate the resources based on local context and needs to provide a quality education to the students they serve; Whereas nearly 880,000 children of our men and women in uniform, children residing on Indian lands, children in low-rent public housing, and children of civilians working or living on Federal land are federally connected children who are served by local educational agencies that are eligible for Impact Aid Basic Support Payments in 2020; Whereas there are 4,800,000 federally owned acres in local educational agencies that are eligible for Impact Aid Federal Property payments, with Federal land making up a quarter or more of the overall property in nearly one-third of these agencies; Whereas, in 2020, 1,159 local educational agencies enrolling over 10,000,000 students will receive $1,486,112,000; Whereas the Impact Aid statute ( Public Law 81–874 ) was the vehicle used by Congress in 1965 to pass the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965; Whereas Congress has continued to demonstrate its support for Impact Aid by reauthorizing the program 16 times during the period between 1950 and 2020; Whereas the House Impact Aid Coalition was established in 1995 and the Senate Impact Aid Coalition was established in 1996 to formalize and energize the broad, bipartisan support for the Impact Aid program; and Whereas the Federal obligation upon which the Impact Aid program is based is today the same as it was 70 years ago: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the enactment of the Impact Aid program ( Public Law 81–874 ), the original Federal elementary and secondary education program, as Impact Aid Recognition Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of the Impact Aid program under title VIII of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.) in ensuring that all children educated in federally impacted local educational agencies receive a high-quality education and have access to the opportunities they need to reach their full potential.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1155 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 29, 2020 RESOLUTION Reaffirming the House of Representatives’ commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

Whereas the United States is founded on the principle that our Government derives its power from the consent of the governed and that the people have the right to change their elected leaders through elections; Whereas our domestic tranquility, national security, general welfare, and civil liberties depend upon the peaceful and orderly transfer of power; and Whereas any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the United States and its people: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States; and (2) intends that there should be no disruptions by the President or any person in power to overturn the will of the people of the United States.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1158 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2020 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Morelle , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Levin of California , Mr. Panetta , Mr. DeFazio , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. O'Halleran , Mr. Rouda , Mr. Cox of California , and Mr. McKinley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the recognition of October 8, 2020, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for— (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1159 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2020 Mr. Payne (for himself, Ms. Matsui , Mr. Welch , Mr. Takano , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Norton , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Bass , Mr. Rush , Ms. Judy Chu of California , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Calling upon all candidates for Federal office to respect the American tradition of the peaceful transfer of power and reject any efforts to prevent people from exercising their right to vote.

Whereas the 15th Amendment guarantees the right to vote shall not be denied on account of race or color; Whereas the 19th Amendment guarantees the right to vote shall not be denied on account of sex; Whereas, in 1964, the Supreme Court of the United States held that The right to vote freely for the candidate of one’s choice is of the essence of a democratic society, and any restrictions on that right strike at the heart of representative government. ; Whereas the 20th Amendment states that the term of the President ends at noon on the 20th day of January; Whereas since George Washington left office in 1797, every transfer between Presidential administrations has been peaceful; Whereas the 1876, 1888, 2000, and 2016 elections featured the winner of the popular vote losing the electoral college, but still resulted in a peaceful transfer of power; Whereas, on September 23, 2020, in response to the question Win, lose, or draw in this election, will you commit here, today, for a peaceful transferal of power after the election? President Trump responded Well, we’re going to have to see what happens. You know that. I’ve been complaining very strongly about the ballots. And the ballots are a disaster. ; and Whereas when given the opportunity to clarify his statement, President Trump stated that We want to have—get rid of the ballots and you’ll have a very trans—we’ll have a very peaceful—there won’t be a transfer, frankly; there’ll be a continuation. The ballots are out of control. You know it. : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls upon all candidates for Federal office to respect the American tradition of the peaceful transfer of power; and (2) firmly rejects any effort to get rid of the ballots or in any way prevent people from exercising their right to vote.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1161 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 30, 2020 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order or question of consideration, a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her designee that the House: (1) concur in the Senate amendment to the title; and (2) concur in the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–66. The Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 95 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1161 [Report No. 116–556] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 30, 2020 Mr. McGovern , 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 Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024, with the Senate amendments thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order or question of consideration, a single motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or her designee that the House: (1) concur in the Senate amendment to the title; and (2) concur in the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-66. The Senate amendments and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for two hours equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question.

September 30, 2020 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1164 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 1, 2020 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent. The amendment to the resolution printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 96 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1164 [Report No. 116–557] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2020 Ms. Scanlon , 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 resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent. The amendment to the resolution printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. The resolution, as amended, shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble, as amended, to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes. The resolution shall be considered as read. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the resolution and preamble to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

October 1, 2020 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1176 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 2, 2020 Mr. Payne (for himself and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 3, 2020, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

Whereas an ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions; Whereas an ostomy is also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service; Whereas approximately 725,000 to 1,000,000 people in the United States have an ostomy or continent diversion, with approximately 100,000 new ostomy procedures performed each year; Whereas ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and does not lower life expectancy; Whereas through the efforts of ostomy support organizations, people needing these surgeries are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, advocacy, and support that are of such great benefit to them and their families; Whereas the aim of National Ostomy Awareness Day is to work toward a society where people with ostomies and intestinal or urinary diversions are universally accepted and supported socially, economically, medically, and psychologically; Whereas public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals; Whereas through education and awareness we can erase the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy; Whereas there is a deep commitment to the proper care and advancement of knowledge about bowel and urinary diversion surgery as a result of birth defects, disease, injury, and other digestive disorders; and Whereas to increase public acceptance of ostomy surgery and continent diversion surgery and to remind those who have had surgery in the United States that by raising awareness they can help the world better understand this life-saving surgery and help people receive better ostomy care: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with the appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1184 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2020 Mr. Burchett submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Clerk to read the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of any bill immediately after the reading of the title of the bill.

That clause 3 of rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (l) After the reading of a bill title, the Clerk shall read the estimated cost, if any, of such bill as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. .
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2020 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Mr. King of New York , Ms. Houlahan , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. Heck , Ms. Spanberger , Mr. Smith of Washington , and Mr. Evans ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of biomedical research and thanking biomedical researchers in the United States.

Whereas biomedical researchers are working at a rapid pace to understand COVID–19, how it spreads, how it infects, who it infects, and why it progresses in such a deadly way; Whereas biomedical researchers are working at breakneck speed to find effective diagnostic tools and treatments, to see if other drugs might be useful and to find new ways to stop COVID–19 progression; Whereas biomedical researchers are working to develop vaccines that will be our best solution to stopping the virus and disease; Whereas this research includes modeling the disease and potential treatments in animals in order to steer the direction of human trials in the development of new treatments and ideas for humans alongside the conduct of clinical trials so that new treatments are both effective and safe; Whereas there are tens of thousands of scientists, researchers, biological safety experts, animal care staff, clinical research staff, ethicists, and funders who are providing hope for the future; Whereas just like the doctors and nurses on the frontlines, the hard work and dedication of biomedical researchers saves lives and ensures we have a healthier community; and Whereas it is important to strengthen our research community by cultivating knowledge and trust in research, inspiring students to pursue STEM fields, and fostering dialogue on the role of ethical and humane biomedical research: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends our biomedical researchers, universities and research institutions, and hospitals in their efforts to ensure we have a healthier community; and (2) encourages a continued commitment to biomedical research in the development of vaccines and treatments against diseases and infections.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1188 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2020 Mr. Pascrell (for himself, Mr. Amodei , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Soto , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Brindisi , and Ms. Foxx of North Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2020 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.

Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is an appropriate time to recognize the enormous contributions the Italian and Italian-American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, including generals, admirals, doctors, philosophers, statesmen, musicians, athletes, and Nobel laureates; Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is held to salute the Italian and Italian-American community and to exhibit appreciation for their culture and their heritage that have immeasurably enriched the lives of the people of this Nation and the world; Whereas the strength and success of the United States, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon the distinctive and sterling qualities demonstrated by people of diverse races, heritages, and ethnicities, exemplified by members of the Italian and Italian-American community, who share with us their rich and unique heritage; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that October 2020 be observed as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That in order to recognize the enormous contributions Italian and Italian-American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, the House of Representatives urges the people of the United States to acknowledge Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month and to observe the month with appropriate events and activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1189 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 9, 2020 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Ms. Haaland , Mr. Cole , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Takano , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Stanton , Mr. Khanna , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Norton , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Ms. Escobar , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Clay , Mr. Luján , Ms. Kendra S. Horn of Oklahoma , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Raskin , and Mr. Cárdenas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October 2020 as Indigenous Peoples’ Day to celebrate and honor Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture.

Whereas Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first proposed in 1977, by a delegation of Native Nations to the United Nations International Conference on Discrimination against Indigenous Populations in the Americas; Whereas currently over 50 municipalities and 10 States celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday of October; Whereas Columbus Day is a Federal holiday, established by order of President Roosevelt in 1937, and is officially recognized by some cities and States around the country on the second Monday of October; Whereas Columbus Day does not currently provide an opportunity to reflect on the colonization of North America by Europeans; Whereas, prior to colonization, Indigenous Peoples lived and flourished in the Americas for thousands of years; Whereas the European colonization of North America led to the suppression, forced assimilation, and genocide of Indigenous Peoples and their cultures; Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes and values the vast contributions made to the United States by Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, science, philosophy, arts, and culture; Whereas it is the responsibility of the House of Representatives to foster inclusivity, racial equity, and justice for all people and oppose systemic practices that perpetuate oppression; Whereas the House of Representatives recognizes its responsibility to honor the Nation’s indigenous roots, history, traditions, and cultural contributions; and Whereas the second Monday in October would be an appropriate date to designate as Indigenous Peoples’ Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and recognizes the unique contributions Indigenous Peoples have made to the United States of America; (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that celebrate and promote awareness of Indigenous Peoples and their shared history and culture; and (3) supports the designation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day to replace Columbus Day as a Federal holiday.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1190 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 13, 2020 Ms. Roybal-Allard submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.

Whereas perinatal nurses work with patients who are attempting to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, or have recently delivered; Whereas perinatal nurses provide prenatal care and testing, care of patients experiencing pregnancy complications, care during labor and delivery, and care of patients following delivery; Whereas perinatal nursing includes labor and delivery nurses, mother-baby nurses, and neonatal nurses; Whereas continuous support during labor from a registered nurse is critical to achieve improved birth outcomes; Whereas there has been a persistent shortage of nurses across all fields, while demand continues to grow; Whereas mothers are dying in the United States at the highest rate in the developed world, and the crisis is most severe for Black mothers; Whereas nurses are positioned to provide unique insight into patient care circumstances that may contribute to women’s deaths, thereby reducing the rate of and disparity in maternal mortality; Whereas October, the 10th month of the year, was chosen to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to represent an Apgar score of 10; Whereas Apgar is the point system used to evaluate the health of a newborn baby, with 10 representing the healthiest possible score for a baby, and this score would be assigned and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; Whereas the 10th day of the month of October was chosen to begin National Perinatal Nurses Week in order to represent 10 centimeters dilated, the measurement used to evaluate a woman’s progress in labor; Whereas 10 centimeters dilated constitutes complete cervical dilation, the successful completion of the first phase of labor when a woman is ready to deliver her baby, and this progress would be supported and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; and Whereas the week of October 10, 2020, through October 17, 2020, is set aside to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to raise public awareness of and celebrate the 350,000 perinatal nurses who are clinically active in hospitals, perinatal facilities, and health centers: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the contributions of perinatal nurses by participating in National Perinatal Nurses Week.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1191 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2020 Mr. Aderholt (for himself, Mr. McGovern , Mr. Duncan , Ms. Fudge , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Welch , Mr. Green of Texas , Ms. Norton , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Mr. Trone , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Marshall , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Meng , Mr. Crawford , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Honoring the World Food Program on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize.

Whereas, on October 9, 2020, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that the Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 has been awarded to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) for its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict ; Whereas the WFP is the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food security; Whereas, in 2019, 135 million people suffered from acute hunger, and in that year, the WFP provided nutrition assistance to nearly 100 million people in 88 countries; Whereas, in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has contributed to a significant increase in the number of victims of hunger in the world, and in order to meet this compounded need, the WFP has surged its capacity; Whereas the United States makes available more than 40 percent of the WFP’s annual resources; Whereas the WFP has stated, Until the day we have a medical vaccine, food is the best vaccine against chaos ; and Whereas in its announcement, the Nobel Committee stated, The work of the World Food Programme to the benefit of humankind is an endeavour that all the nations of the world should be able to endorse and support : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) joins the other nations of the world in— (A) affirming the mission of the World Food Program on the occasion of being awarded the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize; and (B) supporting the leadership of World Food Program Executive Director, David Beasley, and the contributions of the more than 17,000 World Food Program staff world-wide; and (2) remains committed to the international community’s goal to end hunger, achieve food security, and improve nutrition through the work of the World Food Program.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1192 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2020 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Rutherford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and for the early detection of lung cancer.

Whereas lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among men and women in the United States, accounting for more deaths than colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate cancer combined; Whereas lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States; Whereas 1 in 15 men and 1 in 17 women in the United States will develop lung cancer during their lifetime; Whereas it is estimated that in 2020, 228,820 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with lung cancer, and 135,720 individuals will die from the disease; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for localized lung cancer is around 59 percent, yet only about 17 percent of lung cancers are diagnosed at this stage; Whereas screening for lung cancer for high-risk individuals using low-dose computed tomography can lead to the earlier detection of lung cancer and save lives, reducing the mortality by 20 percent when compared to screening by chest x-ray in the National Lung Screening Trial and reducing the risk of death at 10 years by 24 percent in men and 33 percent in women when compared to no screening as demonstrated by another large randomized trial; Whereas lung cancer screening can effectively reduce lung cancer mortality, yet only a small percentage of individuals (3.9 to 8.6 percent) considered to be at high risk for developing lung cancer actually undergo lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography; and Whereas educational efforts can increase awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening among the general public, patients, and health care workers, thereby increasing the early detection of lung cancer: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of November National Lung Cancer Awareness Month; (2) supports efforts to increase awareness of, and education about, lung cancer and lung cancer screening among the general public of the United States; (3) recognizes the need for additional research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment for lung cancer; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Lung Cancer Awareness Month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.