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IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1065 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 24, 2020 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. Walorski , Ms. Norton , Mr. Pascrell , and Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat.

That— (a) Clause 1 of rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding after the third item the following new item: Fourth. On the first legislative day of each month, a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat. . (b) Clause 1 of rule XIV is amended by redesignating the fourth through the ninth items as the fifth through the tenth items. (c) Rule XIV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 7. The Speaker shall not read the name of any member of the Armed Forces under clause 1 if any family member informs the Speaker that the family member does not wish to have the name of that individual read. .
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1072 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 30, 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 Agriculture: Mr. Balderson. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Green of Tennessee. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Garcia of California. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Stauber.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1073 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2020 Mr. Budd (for himself and Mrs. Lesko ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the view that every individual is created equal and made in the image of God and the modern Democratic Party’s use of identity politics rejects all attempts to unite America and instead focuses on dividing individuals into groups in order to achieve power.

Whereas every individual is created equal and made in the image of God; Whereas the Republican Party believes that every individual American is endowed by our Creator with the unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; Whereas the Republican Party believes in judging people based on the content of their character and not the color of their skin, their ethnic group, or their gender; Whereas a Democratic Senator attacked the then-Secretary of the Interior of the United States for not wanting to make hiring decisions based on race; Whereas House Democrats introduced a divisive COVID–19 relief bill that would require companies who receive Federal aid to make decisions based on race and gender; Whereas a Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair candidate said it is her job to shut other White people down when they claim they are not prejudiced toward minorities; Whereas a DNC staffer announced that she prefers not to hire cisgender straight white males ; and Whereas based on the above examples and many others, radical members of the Democratic Party believe that individuals should be judged based on their group membership and not on their individual merits: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the modern Democratic Party’s use of identity politics rejects all attempts to unite America and instead focuses on dividing individuals into groups in order to achieve power.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1074 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 31, 2020 RESOLUTION

That the House adopt the Report of the Committee on Ethics dated July 30, 2020, In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative David Schweikert.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1076 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 31, 2020 Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself, Mr. Hastings , Mr. Cooper , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Veasey , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Kilmer , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Mr. Takano , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Crist , Ms. Bass , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Sires , Mr. Correa , Mr. Allred , Mrs. Fletcher , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Soto , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Meng , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Norton , Mr. Welch , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Cisneros , Mrs. Luria , Ms. Wild , Mr. Kennedy , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Cicilline , and Ms. Pressley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that the date of the 2020 United States Presidential election shall be held on November 3, 2020.

Whereas, on July 30, 2020, President Trump suggested delaying the date of the United States Presidential election when he tweeted: With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history. It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote??? ; Whereas according to section 1 of title 3, United States Code, The electors of President and Vice President shall be appointed, in each State, on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in November, in every fourth year succeeding every election of a President and Vice President ; Whereas, in November 2020, the Tuesday after the first Monday is November 3d; Whereas the Presidential election has always been held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November, for a total of 43 times, since 1845; Whereas the Presidential election has never been moved, even during times of crisis such as world war, economic depression, and civil unrest; Whereas article II, section 1, clause 4 of the Constitution empowers only Congress with the authority to change this date, a power that does not extend to the Executive Office of the President; Whereas both Republican and Democratic Members of Congress have expressed opposition to changing the date of the 2020 Presidential election; Whereas mail-in voting is a secure method of casting a vote and participating in the electoral process; and Whereas States count all cast ballots, whether mailed in absentee or cast in person: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that the United States of America, as a democracy, shall hold elections as constitutionally mandated and legally authorized; (2) confirms that the 2020 Presidential election shall be held on November 3, 2020; and (3) strongly condemns any and all efforts by individuals in positions of power, including public officials and the media, to intentionally weaken American democratic institutions.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1080 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 11, 2020 Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Shalala , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Foster , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Fudge , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. Meeks , Mrs. Demings , Mr. Soto , Ms. Moore , Mr. Crist , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Vela , Mr. Payne , Ms. Bass , and Ms. Castor of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of Hemming Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network.

Whereas August 27, 1960, was the largest civil rights demonstration in Jacksonville, Florida, history; Whereas several brave activists—many teenagers—hosted a sit-in at a Jacksonville Whites-only lunch counter, where they endured verbal and physical abuse from White customers; Whereas after weeks of peaceful lunch counter protests, a violent backlash occurred; Whereas Jacksonville NAACP President Rutledge Pearson, Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP member Rodney Hurst, and other community activists fought for social injustice by demonstrating at Hemming Park; Whereas rioters planted and passed out ax handles and began brutally beating the demonstrators on what is now known as Ax Handle Saturday; Whereas it was reported that authorities stood idly by, leaving citizens and the peaceful protestors comprised of young students defenseless in the face of the violent mob; Whereas the activists confronted racist laws and discriminatory practices, and risked their lives and reputations at Hemming Park, to dismantle Jim Crow policies; Whereas there are only three survivors still alive, Spencer Meeks, Rodney Hurst, and Marjorie Meeks Brown; and Whereas this year is the 60-year anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Hemming Park as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network in Jacksonville, Florida; and (2) recognizes that— (A) Hemming Park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville, Florida, where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters; and (B) designating Hemming Park as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network will mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder of what happened and honor those who stood up for justice.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1086 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 18, 2020 Mr. Cline (for himself and Mr. Phillips ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of legislation in the House unless the text of the legislation which will be considered has been made publicly available in electronic form for a mandatory minimum review period.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the 48-Hour Bill Review Resolution . 2. Prohibiting consideration of text of legislation until completion of mandatory minimum review period Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report unless the text to be considered of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report has been publicly available in electronic form for the mandatory minimum review period. (b) The application of paragraph (a) to a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report may not be waived other than by a resolution approved by the House which consists solely of the following text: That clause 13(a) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives shall not apply to _____ , with the blank space filled in with the number of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report involved. (c) In this clause, the mandatory minimum review period with respect to a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report is the 48-hour period which begins when the text to be considered of the bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report is first made publicly available in electronic form. .
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1087 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 18, 2020 Ms. Dean (for herself, Ms. Scanlon , Ms. Wild , and Ms. Houlahan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance and significance of the Justice Bell in the women’s suffrage movement.

Whereas, in 1915, the Justice Bell, also referred to as the Women’s Liberty Bell and the Suffrage Bell , was created by Katharine Wentworth Ruschenberger, a member of the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association, and is a close replica of the Liberty Bell; Whereas the Justice Bell is inscribed with the words Establish Justice ; Whereas, in 1915, the Justice Bell was taken on a driving tour throughout 67 counties in Pennsylvania to raise awareness for women’s suffrage with the clapper on the bell notably not ringing, symbolizing the silence of women who did not have a vote; Whereas, in September 1920, upon passage of the 19th Amendment, the Justice Bell’s clapper was unchained at Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and rang 48 times for each State in the Union; and Whereas the Justice Bell is on permanent display at Washington Memorial Chapel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and recognizes the Justice Bell as a symbol for women’s suffrage; and (2) recognizes the contributions the Justice Bell made in raising awareness and support for women’s suffrage.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1088 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 18, 2020 Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Shalala , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Foster , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Fudge , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Lee of California , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. Meeks , Mrs. Demings , Mr. Soto , Ms. Moore , Mr. Crist , Mr. Kildee , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Vela , Mr. Payne , Ms. Bass , and Ms. Castor of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Urging the Secretary of the Interior to approve the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville, Florida, as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network.

Whereas August 27, 1960, was the largest civil rights demonstration in Jacksonville, Florida, history; Whereas several brave activists—many teenagers—hosted a sit-in at a Jacksonville Whites-only lunch counter, where they endured verbal and physical abuse from White customers; Whereas after weeks of peaceful lunch counter protests, a violent backlash occurred; Whereas Jacksonville NAACP President Rutledge Pearson, Jacksonville Youth Council NAACP member Rodney Hurst, and other community activists fought for social injustice by demonstrating at James Weldon Johnson Park; Whereas rioters planted and passed out ax handles and began brutally beating the demonstrators on what is now known as Ax Handle Saturday; Whereas it was reported that authorities stood idly by, leaving citizens and the peaceful protestors comprised of young students defenseless in the face of the violent mob; Whereas the activists confronted racist laws and discriminatory practices, and risked their lives and reputations at James Weldon Johnson Park, to dismantle Jim Crow policies; Whereas there are only a small number of living protesters still alive, including, Spencer Meeks, Rodney Hurst, Marjorie Meeks Brown, and Patricia Pearson; and Whereas this year is the 60-year anniversary of Ax Handle Saturday: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network in Jacksonville, Florida; and (2) recognizes that— (A) James Weldon Johnson Park stood at the center of the 1960s race riots in Jacksonville, Florida, where ax handles were used to beat African Americans who were attempting to desegregate lunch counters; and (B) designating James Weldon Johnson Park as part of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network will mark the day of the Ax Handle Saturday attack as a reminder of what happened and honor those who stood up for justice.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1089 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 18, 2020 Mr. Vela submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Nation should honor and recognize military families who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID–19 crisis.

Whereas families all over the world are making sacrifices resulting from the spread of COVID–19, but military families in particular are living in tremendous uncertainty; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces deployed around the world and working on the front lines of the virus face enormous challenges that are being exacerbated by the global pandemic; Whereas members of the Armed Forces who become infected may result in military families having to quarantine overseas; Whereas delayed and canceled permanent change of station moves, restrictions on travel, and stay-at-home orders are placing an exceptional amount of stress on military families as they face challenges including overextended leases, threatening loss of housing, and unexpected out-of-pocket expenses; Whereas spouses of members of the Armed Forces are facing job loss or may be unable to work because of the COVID–19 crisis, putting additional strain on family budgets; Whereas pandemic-related school closures can lead to food insecurity for military families; Whereas the closure of schools, the shift to distance learning, and limited access to care for younger children, including the closure of child development centers during the pandemic, place a major burden on families, particularly those where a parent is deployed; Whereas not all military families can afford the essential software, broadband access, and equipment required for online school; Whereas military personnel and their dependents dealing with mental and physical health issues have difficulty maintaining continuity of care throughout the pandemic; Whereas military dependents with special needs rely heavily on assistance from the Exceptional Family Member Program and other initiatives that may not be able to provide hands-on assistance due to restrictions to slow the spread of the virus; Whereas the COVID–19 crisis may result in fluctuations in deployment or reintegration schedules, adding further strain to an unpredictable time for military families; and Whereas communities and military leaders are working hard to support the families of members of the Armed Forces, including members of the reserve components, throughout this pandemic, the Nation owes a great debt of gratitude for their exceptional sacrifices: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to honor the military families who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID–19 crisis.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1090 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 21, 2020 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Omar , and Ms. Tlaib ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing Islam as one of the great religions of the world.

Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original Resolution Recognizing Islam as One of the Great Religions of the World ; Whereas the word Islam means submission to the will of God and peace ; Whereas the primary scripture of Islam is the Holy Quran, which has 6,236 verses, or suras; Whereas Muslims consider the Holy Quran in its original Arabic to be the book of divine guidance; Whereas although its roots go back further, the religion began in A.D. 622 when the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) began his travels from Mecca to Medina, Saudi Arabia, the first day of which began the Islamic calendar; Whereas Islam is the second largest religion in the world after Christianity; Whereas Islam is the fastest growing religion of the world; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas Islam is a monotheistic religion, and Allah (meaning God in Arabic) is the central deity; Whereas Islam teaches Allah has 99 names, with each one having a different meaning; Whereas Islam is a complete system of strong moral convictions that promotes peace, equality, and social justice; Whereas the fundamental Muslim practices are known as the Five Pillars of Islam; Whereas the five pillars are shahadah (declaration of faith), salat (prayer 5 times daily), zakat (give 2.5 percent of all earnings to charity), sawm (fasting in the month of Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia); Whereas the 5 daily prayers remove any barriers between believers praying in congregations and helps one refrain from committing sins; Whereas the obligatory charity purifies a person from selfishness and encourages empathy to the poor; Whereas fasting in Ramadan promotes self-restraint and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas the pilgrimage to Mecca serves as a unifying force in Islam by bringing followers of diverse background together in religious celebration; Whereas about 2,500,000 pilgrims visit Mecca each year for the Hajj, but in 2020 due to COVID–19, only around 1,000 pilgrims were allowed while adhering to safety bubbles and social distancing measures over fears of the coronavirus; Whereas Muslims consider Islam to be a way of life; and Whereas carrying out these obligations provides the framework of a Muslim’s life, and weaves their everyday activities and their beliefs into a single cloth of religious devotion: Now, therefore, be it

To demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1091 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 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 August 22, 2020, as national Chuck Brown Day and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Whereas Chuck Brown is known as the Godfather of Go-Go because he was the major architect of the musical genre known as go-go, a unique mix of funk, soul, and Latin party sounds; Whereas Chuck Brown, who was born on August 22, 1936, and passed away at the age of 75 on May 16, 2012, was a resident of the District of Columbia most of his life; Whereas Chuck Brown, who taught himself to play guitar, became a virtuoso singer, songwriter, guitarist, and band leader; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go beat gave the District of Columbia a musical identity of its own and reminds the Nation that Washington, DC, has always been the hometown of talented artists, among them Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown’s musical catalogue spans 22 studio albums over 3 decades; Whereas Chuck Brown’s hit Bustin’ Loose , with his group, the Soul Searchers, was the top song on the Billboard Top 100 R&B Chart for 4 weeks in 1979; Whereas Chuck Brown earned a Grammy nomination in 2010 for the song Love , from his album entitled We Got This, and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship in 2005; Whereas Chuck Brown’s go-go has been passed from generation to generation with undiminished popularity; Whereas Chuck Brown influenced jazz, rap, and go-go musicians, such as the bands Trouble Funk, Rare Essence, and Experience Unlimited (also known as E.U.); Whereas Chuck Brown was so committed to securing statehood and equal voting rights for the residents of the District of Columbia that he played a concert on a very hot, humid day on the United States Capitol Grounds in 2010; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a street located near the historic, modernized Howard Theatre for Chuck Brown; Whereas the District of Columbia has named a park located at 2901 20th Street, NE, for Chuck Brown; Whereas, in 2020, go-go was designated as the official music of the District of Columbia; Whereas go-go serves as the sound track for the Don’t Mute D.C. movement; Whereas Chuck Brown is admired for having risen from humble beginnings and overcoming time in prison to become a devoted father and family man; Whereas Chuck Brown was a great, multitalented musician who brought joy through his music, never stopping until his death; and Whereas August 22, 2020, is Chuck Brown’s birthday: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of “Chuck Brown Day”, and honors Chuck Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1092 In the House of Representatives, U. S., August 22, 2020 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID–19 health emergency, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House without intervention of any question of consideration the bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID–19 health emergency, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116–61, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 90 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1092 [Report No. 116–480] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 22, 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 bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID–19 health emergency, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House without intervention of any question of consideration the bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID–19 health emergency, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-61, modified by the amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

August 22, 2020 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1099 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 4, 2020 Ms. Castor of Florida (for herself, Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Norton , and Mrs. Dingell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, as National Voter Registration Day .

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Voter Registration Day ; and (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States— (A) to register to vote; (B) to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and (C) to cast a ballot on or before election day and vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1104 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2020 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl , and honoring its legacy in American history.

Whereas, on April 16, 1848, 77 slaves attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the Pearl , a schooner waiting for them in the Potomac River; Whereas, on April 14, 1848, three White men brought the ship to the District of Columbia, and Daniel Drayton, the captain and owner of the Pearl , chartered the schooner for $100 and arranged for the slaves’ travel; Whereas the escape was initiated by free Blacks Paul Jennings, who had been a slave of President James Madison, and Paul Edmonson; Whereas William Chaplin, a White abolitionist, assisted in connecting the slaves with Drayton; Whereas abolitionist Gerrit Smith of New York financed the escape; Whereas 77 slaves, including men, women, and children, sailed on the Pearl down the Potomac River and then into Chesapeake Bay in pursuit of freedom; Whereas, on April 17, 1848, numerous slaveholders in the District of Columbia, realizing their slaves had disappeared, sent a posse of 35 men to seek the Pearl ; Whereas the posse met the Pearl near Point Lookout, Maryland, and took the slaves and the ship back to the District of Columbia; Whereas slavery supporters formed a mob and lashed out at both the White abolitionists involved in the escape as well as free Blacks in the District of Columbia in the Washington Riot of 1848; Whereas the owners of the escaped slaves sold the escapees to slave traders who took them to New Orleans, Louisiana; Whereas two of the escapees were purchased and freed in an effort led by Henry Ward Beecher’s Plymouth Congregational Church of Brooklyn, New York; Whereas Drayton and two of the other ship workers were arrested for helping in the escape and were represented in court by Congressman Horace Mann; Whereas two of the men, including Drayton, after serving four years in prison, were released after being granted a pardon from President Millard Fillmore, based on a recommendation from Senator Charles Sumner; and Whereas the escape is said to be the single largest known slave escape in American history and to have inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe in her writing the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors the legacy of those furthering freedom involved in the Pearl incident and recognizes their importance to the history of the District of Columbia and throughout the country.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1105 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2020 Mr. Vela submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Honoring the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events which occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas.

Whereas, on July 28, 1866, Congress established six all-Black regiments, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, to help rebuild the country after the Civil War and to patrol the remote western frontier during the Indian Wars and remained active until the Army was desegregated in 1951; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers received their name because of the buffalo’s fierce bravery and fighting spirit; Whereas the Buffalo Soldiers fought alongside White regiments in many conflicts and were instrumental in the exploration and settlement of western lands; Whereas Buffalo Soldiers were assigned to Fort Brown near the United States-Mexico border in 1906; Whereas following the death of a White bartender, 167 men serving in the all-Black 25th Infantry Regiment of the Army were dishonorably discharged by President Theodore Roosevelt after being accused of shooting up the city of Brownsville, Texas, and the killing of a White man; Whereas these Buffalo Soldiers were not given a chance to defend themselves in legal proceedings and there was no evidence of these soldiers committing any crimes; Whereas the dishonorable discharge of the Buffalo Soldiers led to the loss of their pensions and inability to serve in Federal civil service jobs; Whereas the members of the 25th Infantry Regiment were accused of this shooting following growing tension between the White residents of Brownsville and the Black soldiers, making this accusation racially charged; Whereas, in 1972, the Army conducted a new investigation and withdrew the order of 1906, exonerating the Buffalo Soldiers and restoring their records to show that each left military service with an honorable discharge; and Whereas only one out of 167 Buffalo Soldiers falsely accused was alive by the time the original 1906 order was reversed, and no action was taken to provide compensation to their descendants: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events which occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas; (2) recognizes the dedication and courage of the Buffalo Soldiers serving in South Texas, across the country, and around the world; and (3) encourages all States to include in their educational curricula the history and contributions of the Buffalo Soldiers.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1106 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2020 Ms. Wilson of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support to designate the week of September 21 through September 27, 2020, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Whereas the first Rail Safety Week was held from September 24 through September 30, 2017, by the national education safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, the Department of Transportation, and other organizations; Whereas Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities; Whereas the number of public crossings has decreased by 8 percent, while the number of gates has increased by 26 percent since 2005; Whereas over the course of 30 years, grade crossing fatalities have decreased by 57 percent; Whereas while grade crossing injuries are 11 percent higher, grade crossing fatalities are 21 percent higher, and grade crossing collisions are 15 percent higher, since 2009; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics show that more than 2,216 highway-grade crossing crashes occurred across the United States in 2019, resulting in 299 persons killed and another 822 injured; Whereas highway-grade crossing crashes are more severe than highway collisions and are more likely to result in death and injury; Whereas an estimated 94 percent of collisions and 87 percent of fatalities result from risky driving behavior each year; Whereas many collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians could have been prevented by increased education, engineering, and enforcement; Whereas Operation Lifesaver, the foremost public information and education program on rail safety, administers a public education program about grade-crossing safety and trespassing prevention; Whereas during Rail Safety Week, from September 21 through 27, and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to take added caution as motorists or pedestrians approach tracks or trains; Whereas the United States, Canada, and Mexico will observe Rail Safety Week concurrently; and Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing crashes and pedestrian and railroad incidents: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Rail Safety Week; (2) expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week and efforts to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to participate in Rail Safety Week events and activities and to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1108 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2020 Ms. Johnson of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2020, through September 20, 2020, as Balance Awareness Week .

Whereas vestibular (inner-ear-balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people in the United States, have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult four or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in their search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates Balance Awareness Week to reduce the time it takes to diagnose a vestibular disorder by helping patients recognize their symptoms and encouraging them to seek help from a qualified vestibular specialist; and Whereas the week of September 13, 2020, through September 20, 2020, would be an appropriate week to designate as Balance Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Balance Awareness Week ; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1109 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 15, 2020 Ms. Judy Chu of California (for herself, Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Sherman , Mrs. Davis of California , Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Raskin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society.

Whereas, in 1980, Carl Sagan, Louis Friedman, and Bruce Murray founded The Planetary Society; Whereas The Planetary Society was created to teach the public about space exploration and advocate for increased Federal support for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Whereas The Planetary Society continues this work today as the world’s largest nonprofit space organization; Whereas The Planetary Society is supported by more than 50,000 members in over 100 countries and by hundreds of volunteers around the world; Whereas The Planetary Society advocates for space and planetary science funding in government, inspires and educates people around the world, and develops and funds groundbreaking space science and technology; Whereas The Planetary Society introduces people to the wonders of the cosmos by bridging the gap between the scientific community and the general public to inspire and educate people from all walks of life; and Whereas The Planetary Society gives every citizen of planet Earth the opportunity to make their voices heard in support of space exploration: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society for its commitment to exploring the cosmos and understanding our place in it, searching for life elsewhere in the universe, and protecting Earth from asteroids and comets.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1116 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 16, 2020 Ms. Herrera Beutler submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7664) to permit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to deem certain nonprofit organizations serving developmentally disabled individuals as eligible to participate in the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 7664) to permit the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to deem certain nonprofit organizations serving developmentally disabled individuals as eligible to participate in the paycheck protection program, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 8265, as introduced, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further 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 Small Business; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 7664.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1117 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 16, 2020 Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. San Nicolas , and Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month.

Whereas peripheral artery disease affects nearly 20,000,000 Americans, including an estimated 200,000 Americans who are from disproportionately minority communities; Whereas peripheral artery disease is a chronic condition that causes narrowing or blockage of blood vessels that carry blood from the heart to the legs; Whereas the primary cause of peripheral artery disease is the buildup of plaque in the arteries; Whereas African Americans are twice as likely than White Americans to be diagnosed with peripheral artery disease and up to three times as likely than White Americans to have an amputation; Whereas if not properly diagnosed, peripheral artery disease can lead to nontraumatic lower limb amputations; Whereas unnecessary amputations drastically reduce the quality of life for peripheral artery disease patients; and Whereas educating people on the risks of peripheral artery disease and encouraging early screenings are crucial to preventing unnecessary amputations: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1119 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2020 Mr. Gosar (for himself, Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Yoho , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Fulcher , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Banks , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Roy , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Collins of Georgia , Mr. Brooks of Alabama , Mr. Perry , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Massie , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Norman , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Waltz , Mr. King of Iowa , Mr. Duncan , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Steube , Mr. Tipton , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Cline , Mr. Mast , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Buck , Mr. Riggleman , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Budd , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Marshall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of Constitution Week.

Whereas September 17, 2020, marks the 233d anniversary of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; Whereas the Founders of the Nation signed the historic document with the consent of the people and the legislatures of the States; Whereas the Constitution is the source of all government powers while at the same time defines limitations on the government in order to protect the liberties and freedoms of citizens; Whereas this historic document has ensured that liberty, freedom, and unalienable rights remain supreme in the United States; Whereas the Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress to set aside September 17 through 23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week; and Whereas a resolution was adopted by the House of Representatives and signed into public law in 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower for the observance of Constitution Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the recognition of Constitution Week, as a time to commemorate America’s most important document and to study the events leading up to the framing of the Constitution and the responsibility of citizens to protect and defend the principles enshrined in this document; and (2) encourages schools and universities to include, in a grade appropriate manner, lessons explaining the history and importance of the Constitution.