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IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 876 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2020 Mr. McNerney (for himself and Mr. Palazzo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 28, as Desert Storm Veterans Day .

Whereas Operation Desert Storm was the offensive war, part of the greater Persian Gulf war, that took place in Kuwait and Iraq; Whereas the main goal of Operation Desert Storm was to liberate Kuwait from invading Iraqi forces and prevent the invasion of Saudi Arabia; Whereas Operation Desert Storm began on January 15, 1991, with the deployment of United States ground, air, and naval forces; Whereas the United States and allied nations flew more than 18,000 air deployment missions and more than 116,000 combat air sorties; Whereas, on February 28, 1991, Kuwait was liberated and offensive operations were halted; Whereas a formal cease-fire went into effect on April 11, 1991; and Whereas 143 United States brave service men and women perished in action, with others eventually succumbing to their injuries after Operation Desert Storm: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Desert Storm Veterans Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in Operation Desert Storm; (3) supports the expeditious handling by the Department of Veterans Affairs of claims by Desert Storm veterans and the payment of fair and just compensation for those diagnosed and undiagnosed conditions associated with their service in Desert Storm or related exposures to certain chemical, biological, and environmental toxins; (4) urges that these Desert Storm veterans continue to receive the highest quality medical treatment for those ailments that may be associated with their service in Desert Storm; (5) encourages States and local governments to designate a day as Desert Storm Veterans Day ; and (6) encourages the people of the United States to observe Desert Storm Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that— (A) provide the appreciation that the veterans of Operation Desert Storm deserve; (B) demonstrate the resolve that the people of the United States shall never forget the sacrifices and service of the veterans who served in Operation Desert Storm; (C) promote awareness of the faithful service and contributions of the veterans of Operation Desert Storm to the communities of the veterans since returning home; (D) promote awareness of the importance of entire communities empowering veterans and the families of veterans in helping the veterans readjust to civilian life after service in the Armed Forces; and (E) promote opportunities for veterans of Operation Desert Storm to support the reintegration of younger veterans into civilian life.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 878 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2020 Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois (for himself and Mrs. Davis of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Encouraging people in the United States to recognize Monday, March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day.

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success, and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.) and through annual appropriations for library and literacy programs; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association (NEA) to use March 2d to celebrate reading and all authors who ignite a love of reading: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors all authors for their success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading, including authors like Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss ) and Patricia McKissack; (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a Nation of readers; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 880 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2020 Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Raskin , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. McEachin , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Norton , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Soto , Mr. Panetta , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2020 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas in 2020, more than 147,950 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 53,000 Americans will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults over 50 years of age are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer 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. 882 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2020 Mr. Upton (for himself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States of America and supporting the designation of July 2020 as National Blueberry Month .

Whereas blueberries are a native North American fruit, first used fresh and dried in food and medicines by Native Americans who introduced them to early colonists, which led to new uses and forms, including frozen, establishing traditions still observed today; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a Department of Agriculture botanist, in the early 1900s, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid for cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas because of these early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped, allowing them to become an important United States agricultural industry; Whereas highbush blueberries have a harvested area estimated at more than 97,000 acres and are produced in 48 States by more than 14,000 growers and their families; Whereas highbush blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth in the past two decades, to reach a harvest of 551,100,000 pounds in 2018; Whereas blueberries are low in fat, and a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role they may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas highbush blueberries are harvested in the United States from April through early September, with the harvest reaching its peak in July: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Blueberry Month ; (2) recognizes the contributions of American growers and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing American grown blueberries supports farmers, jobs, and the economy.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 883 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2020 Mr. Morelle submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 3, 2020, as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day.

Whereas triple-negative breast cancer was recognized as a distinct type of cancer in 2006; Whereas triple-negative breast cancer disproportionately affects young women, Black and Hispanic women, and those with BRCA gene mutations; Whereas triple-negative breast cancers are estrogen receptor-negative, progesterone receptor-negative, and HER2-negative, making them distinct from other breast cancers; Whereas there is no targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancers; Whereas 10 to 20 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses are designated as triple-negative; Whereas triple-negative breast cancer can be more aggressive and more likely to spread and recur; Whereas triple-negative breast cancer accounts for around 25 percent of all deaths from breast cancer in the United States; and Whereas March 3, 2020, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day to create awareness of the devastating effect of these cancers on American families and the need for strong action to eradicate triple-negative breast cancer.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 4, 2020 Ms. Dean (for herself and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 4, 2020, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day .

Whereas assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities and older adults; Whereas the term assistive technology service means any service that directly assists an individual with a disability or an older adult in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device; Whereas, in 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 1 in 4 individuals in the United States, or almost 61,000,000 individuals, has a disability; Whereas, in 2017, the Department of Education reported that there were more than 7,000,000 children with disabilities; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that, among adults 65 years of age and older, 2 in 5 have a disability; Whereas assistive technology allows individuals with disabilities and older adults to be included in their communities and in inclusive classrooms and workplaces; Whereas assistive technology devices and services are necessities, not luxury items, for millions of individuals with disabilities and older adults, without which they would be unable to live in their communities, access education, or obtain, retain, and advance gainful, competitive, integrated employment; Whereas the availability of assistive technology in the workplace promotes economic self-sufficiency, enhances work participation, and is critical to the employment of individuals with disabilities and older adults; and Whereas State assistive technology programs support a continuum of services that include— (1) the exchange, repair, recycling, and other reutilization of assistive technology devices; (2) device loan programs that provide short-term loans of assistive technology devices to individuals, employers, public agencies, and others; (3) the demonstration of devices to inform decisionmaking; and (4) State financing to help individuals purchase or obtain assistive technology through a variety of initiatives, such as financial loan programs, leasing programs, and other financing alternatives, that give individuals affordable, flexible options to purchase or obtain assistive technology: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Assistive Technology Awareness Day ; and (2) commends— (A) assistive technology specialists and program coordinators for their hard work and dedication to serving individuals with disabilities who are in need of finding the proper assistive technology to meet their individual needs; and (B) professional organizations and researchers dedicated to facilitating the access and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities and older adults in need of assistive technology devices.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 886 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2020 Mr. Biggs submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning Charles Chuck Schumer, Senator of New York.

Whereas Senator Schumer participated in a rally outside of the Supreme Court of the United States on March 4, 2020, at which he directed a threat at Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh; Whereas Senator Schumer specifically stated, I want to tell you, Gorsuch. I want to tell you, Kavanaugh. You have released the whirlwind, and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions. ; Whereas elected officials, including Majority Whip Steve Scalise and Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, have already been victims of physical violence rooted in political disagreement; Whereas Chief Justice John Roberts issued a statement shortly after these comments took place, saying, Justices know that criticism comes with the territory, but threatening statements of this sort from the highest levels of government are not only inappropriate, they are dangerous. ; Whereas Senator Schumer’s comments to not contribute anything positive to the public dialogue; Whereas Senator Schumer is the leader of his conference in the Senate and is held to a higher standard for his colleagues and the American people to follow; Whereas Senator Schumer’s comments are in direct conflict with the constitutional process by which cases are deliberated and verdicts are issued by the Supreme Court; and Whereas Senator Schumer is setting the foundation for public and political unrest should the case be decided contrary to his party’s preference: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives condemns Senator Charles Chuck Schumer for rhetoric that threatens two Supreme Court justices and incites public discord, and is not befitting an elected Member of the Congress; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Charles Chuck Schumer, Senator of New York, should— (A) issue a formal apology to Justice Kavanaugh and Justice Gorsuch for making threats and sowing seeds of discord; and (B) issue a public statement that threats towards members of any of the three branches of the Federal Government are not an appropriate reaction for anyone—especially those in elected office—to express disagreement with any duly elected or appointed member of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 5, 2020 Mr. Posey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing a Space Coast Symbol of Kindness and urging acts of kindness throughout our Nation.

Whereas we are kind when we act in the best interests of another without expecting anything in return; Whereas our national character is to lift one another up by being kind; Whereas the United States has been a beacon of kindness to the rest of the world; Whereas kindness for each other brings unity and makes our Nation stronger than any one of us to meet our challenges; Whereas we need the healing and compassion that kindness can bring us in these times; Whereas children are often the best teachers of kindness; Whereas the students of the transitional kindergarten of Tropical Elementary School, Brevard County, Florida, have created a special Symbol of Kindness; and Whereas these special children have won the hearts of people from many States in appreciation and support for their Symbol of Kindness: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses support for the recognition of the Symbol of Kindness created by the students of the transitional kindergarten of Tropical Elementary School, Brevard County, Florida.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2020 Mr. Swalwell of California (for himself and Mr. Crawford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit absent Members to participate in committee hearings using video conferencing and related technologies and to establish a remote voting system under which absent Members may cast votes in the House on motions to suspend the rules.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Members Operating to Be Innovative and Link Everyone Resolution or the MOBILE Resolution . 2. Participation of absent members in committee hearings through video conferencing and related technologies (a) Enabling Participation of Absent Members Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Participation of absent members 7. Each committee shall permit any member of the committee who is absent from the site of a hearing convened by the committee, as well as any other individual who is invited to participate in the hearing and who is absent from the site of the hearing, to use video conferencing and related technologies in order to participate in the hearing to the same extent as members of the committee and other individuals (as the case may be) who are present at the site of the meeting. . (b) Inclusion of Members Participating Remotely in Determination of Quorum Subparagraph (2) of clause 2(h) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following sentence: A committee shall adopt a rule under which a member who participates in a hearing remotely pursuant to clause 7 shall be included in determining the number of members constituting a quorum at the hearing for purposes of this subparagraph. . 3. Permitting absent members to vote remotely on suspension motions Clause 1 of rule XV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (d) The Clerk, Chief Administrative Officer, and Sergeant at Arms shall work together to develop and implement a secure remote voting system under which any member who is absent from the floor shall be permitted to cast a vote remotely on a motion to suspend the rules under this clause if the vote is taken by electronic device. A member who casts such a vote using the remote voting system under this subparagraph shall be treated as present for purposes of determining the existence of a quorum for considering the motion. .
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 893 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2020 Mr. Huffman (for himself, Ms. Speier , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Malinowski , Ms. Brownley of California , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Kaptur , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carson of Indiana , Ms. Norton , Mr. Yarmuth , and Mr. Kennedy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2020, as National Rosie the Riveter Day .

Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 16,000,000 women working during World War II; Whereas Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the home front during World War II; Whereas these women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the military overseas; Whereas these women worked with the United Service Organizations and American Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants; Whereas these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America; and Whereas March 21, 2020, during Women’s History Month, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day ; and (2) acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2020 Ms. Gabbard submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be a direct emergency economic stimulus for individual Americans in response to COVID–19.

Whereas the COVID–19 has rapidly spread throughout the entire world, creating a widespread outbreak that has been deemed a public health emergency in the United States and has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; Whereas COVID–19 has created a threat to the American public and the economic stability of our Nation, and American families will require immediate economic relief to survive the short- and long-term effects of the outbreak; Whereas COVID–19 poses an especially high health threat, which has led to numerous safety measures that, by necessity, will keep people away from their daily routines and activities, such as going to work, school, shopping for food and medicine, and other impactful economic activities, triggering an economic slowdown, which will heavily affect many industries; Whereas these necessary safety measures inevitably will economically hurt our working-class and low-income families, many of whom will not be able to go to work because they or their loved ones are infected or quarantined, or because they are caring for an individual affected by closures triggered by the outbreak; Whereas thousands of American families will require direct economic relief that will immediately affect their ability to purchase medicine and other essential goods and services, also enabling them to continue contributing to the economy; Whereas the Federal Government should more readily provide and prioritize direct economic relief for the American people, the majority of which are living paycheck to paycheck, rather than bailing out Wall Street banks and large corporations and industries; and Whereas every individual taxpayer should receive the direct assistance necessary to weather the effects of this global pandemic, and Congress must ensure that individuals most impacted by this crisis will receive economic relief to address their financial needs, including assistance with mortgage payments, student loans, and other debt obligations: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Federal Government should create and provide an emergency Universal Basic Payment of $1,000 per month available to all Americans until the Department of Health and Human Services declares that the COVID–19 outbreak no longer presents a public health emergency; (2) the Universal Basic Payment should be a temporary economic stimulus package aimed to empower Americans directly and immediately; and (3) the Payment should be made to every United States citizen above the age of 18 years and should be nontaxable.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 903 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 14 (legislative day, March 13), 2020 RESOLUTION Ranking a Member of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Jordan, to rank before Mr. Collins of Georgia.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 905 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 19, 2020 RESOLUTION Relating to House Resolution 891.

That House Resolution 891, agreed to March 11, 2020, is amended— (1) in section 7, by striking “March 22, 2020” and inserting “March 29, 2020”; (2) in section 10, by striking “March 22, 2020” and inserting “March 29, 2020”; and (3) in section 11, by striking “March 23, 2020” and inserting “March 30, 2020”.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 906 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 23, 2020 Mr. Levin of Michigan (for himself, Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Porter , Mr. Kildee , Ms. DeGette , Mr. Ted Lieu of California , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Upton , Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Taylor , and Mr. Huizenga ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Calling on the President to invoke the Defense Production Act to respond to COVID-19.

Whereas the Defense Production Act of 1950 originated from World War II authorities and confers an array of authorities to shape national defense preparedness programs ; Whereas the United States currently faces severe shortages of medical supplies necessary to respond to the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, such as materials needed to test for COVID-19, ventilators and personal protective equipment; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging healthcare systems to implement strategies to conserve supplies ; Whereas, on February 29, 2020, the New York Times reported that a 2005 Federal study estimated that mechanical ventilators for 740,000 critically ill people would be necessary in the event of a severe flu pandemic, and today, as the country faces the possibility of a widespread outbreak of a new respiratory infection caused by the coronavirus, there are nowhere near that many ventilators, and most are already in use ; and Whereas failure to massively upscale the supplies available to protect Americans, test for new cases of COVID-19, and treat people who test positive could result in even more severe shortages that force health care workers to make harrowing choices and endanger American lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls upon the President to make urgent use of all relevant authorities of the Defense Production Act of 1950 to direct the domestic production of supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) calls upon the President to immediately share with Congress plans for the use of the Defense Production Act authorities, including targets and timelines for the production of supplies needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the results of the ongoing use of these authorities; and (3) stands ready to make additional appropriations available to meet the needs of Defense Production Act invocation.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 911 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 27, 2020 RESOLUTION Relating to House Resolution 891, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 748) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.

That House Resolution 891, agreed to March 11, 2020 (as amended by House Resolution 905, agreed to March 19, 2020), is amended— (1) in section 7, by striking March 29, 2020 and inserting April 19, 2020 ; (2) in section 10, by striking March 29, 2020 and inserting April 19, 2020 ; and (3) in section 11, by striking March 30, 2020 and inserting April 20, 2020 . 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to take from the Speaker's table the bill (H.R. 748) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage, with the Senate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, without intervention of any point of order, a motion offered by the Majority Leader or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for three hours equally divided and controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Leader or their respective designees. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the motion to its adoption without intervening motion.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 914 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 31, 2020 Mr. Levin of Michigan (for himself and Mr. Trone ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 10, 2020, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (referred to in this preamble as NASSP ), the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have designated the week of April 6 through April 10, 2020, as National Assistant Principals Week ; Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as to supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas, since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program has recognized outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 6 through April 10, 2020, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 916 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 7, 2020 Mr. Budd submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the heroism of our Nation’s health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID–19 pandemic.

Whereas there are approximately 18,000,000 health care workers, 1,130,000 firefighters, 891,000 emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, and 63,000,000 volunteers in the United States; Whereas the men and women working in our Nation’s health care facilities are putting their lives on the line to protect their fellow Americans who are suffering from COVID–19; Whereas despite the shortage of protective gear in many of our Nation’s hospitals, health care workers continue to show up and risk their lives to save the lives of others; Whereas these men and women continue to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve citizens across the Nation; Whereas law enforcement officers continue to check in on their neighbors and keep our communities safe; Whereas no part of our Nation could successfully battle this pandemic without the coordination and assistance of our first responders and health care providers; Whereas first responders serve as key sources of information to community and national leaders; and Whereas when people need help, these first responders are always counted upon to assist: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) health care workers and first responders should be recognized for their bravery and contributions during this global pandemic; and (2) the Federal Government should continue to honor the sacrifice these men and women make every day.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 919 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2020 Mr. Steube submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the United Nations decision to appoint China a seat on its Human Rights Council.

Whereas, on April 1, 2020, China was appointed to a United Nations Human Rights Council panel; Whereas the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has been criticized for being influenced by countries widely perceived as having poor human rights records; Whereas China rejected recommendations made by the Human Rights Council related to human rights activists, extrajudicial detention, freedom of belief, freedom of expression, and the rights of ethnic minorities; Whereas some countries called on China to ensure greater protections of the rights of ethnic minorities; Whereas China violated basic privacy rights by spying on its own people; Whereas during the COVID–19 outbreak, China further suppressed religion in the country by destroying places of worship or placing them under heavy surveillance; Whereas in 2018, the United States left the Council; Whereas in 2018, the Department of State released its Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, highlighting China for engaging in some of the worst human rights violations; Whereas former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley called the Council a protector of human rights abusers, and a cesspool of political bias ; Whereas former United States Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley tweeted that China was appointed on Wednesday to a UN Human Rights Council panel where it will play a key role in picking the world body’s human rights investigators—including global monitors on freedom of speech, health, enforced disappearances, and arbitrary detention. You can’t make this up! ; Whereas United States Government senior officials have expressed concerns about the completeness and timeliness of information China is reporting on COVID–19; and Whereas China’s failure to be transparent with global leaders about the outbreak has cost thousands of lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the United Nations decision to appoint China a seat on its Human Rights Council; (2) demands serious reform if the United States is going to remain in the United Nations and provide funding to countries that ignore basic human rights; and (3) holds China and the United Nations accountable for human rights violations.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 920 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 14, 2020 RESOLUTION Relating to House Resolution 891.

That House Resolution 891, agreed to March 11, 2020 (as most recently amended by House Resolution 911, agreed to March 27, 2020), is amended— (1) in section 7, by striking April 19, 2020 and inserting May 3, 2020 ; (2) in section 10, by striking April 19, 2020 and inserting May 3, 2020 ; and (3) in section 11, by striking April 20, 2020 and inserting May 4, 2020 .

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 923 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2020 Mr. Cartwright (for himself, Ms. Fudge , Mr. Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Norton , Mr. Kennedy , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. Malinowski , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Smith of Washington , and Mrs. Torres of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing the contributions of distribution and warehousing workers during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Whereas the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID–19) has led to a state of unprecedented economic disruption in the United States; Whereas the widespread implementation of stay-at-home measures and restrictions on many categories of businesses produced a surge in demand for delivery services, with its effects felt at every link in the supply chain; Whereas employees in warehouses, shipping, and distribution centers have been called upon to fulfill this increased demand as essential workers during the pandemic; Whereas these employees work for long hours in physically demanding roles doing tasks essential for the economy; Whereas these employees have frequently lacked the personal protective equipment needed to fully guard against COVID–19; Whereas some employees are reported to have contracted the virus, and many workers fear that they may contract the virus because their essential work means they cannot remain at home; and Whereas workers in many facilities have requested their companies support them by providing information, safety equipment, adequate compensation, and other conditions necessary for them to do their jobs with confidence: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) declares that workers involved in the warehousing, distribution, and delivery industries play a vital role in sustaining the Nation during this emergency; (2) expresses gratitude to these workers and all who are performing essential tasks during this outbreak; (3) supports these workers’ receiving hazard pay, personal protective equipment, and adequate health insurance; and (4) calls upon the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to ensure that employers in these industries are maintaining a safe workplace free from hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees, including from COVID–19.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 925 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 14, 2020 Mr. Malinowski (for himself, Mr. Phillips , and Mr. Amash ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the powers of the president remain limited by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

That the House of Representatives affirms that when someone is the president of the United States, their authority is not total.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 930 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 21, 2020 Mr. Balderson (for himself, Mr. Gosar , Mr. Hagedorn , and Mr. Tipton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Supporting the resiliency of America’s small businesses.

Whereas, on January 21, 2020, the United States confirmed the Nation’s first case of the novel coronavirus (which presents as the disease COVID–19); Whereas, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a global health emergency; Whereas, on February 24, 2020, the Trump administration asked Congress for $1,250,000,000 in new emergency funds to respond to COVID–19; Whereas, on February 29, 2020, the United States announced the first COVID–19-related death of a United States citizen; Whereas, on March 11, 2020, the WHO declared the COVID–19 outbreak a pandemic; Whereas, on March 13, 2020, the Trump administration declared a national emergency in order to assist States and territories with combating COVID–19; Whereas, on March 15, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended a restriction on gatherings of 50 or more people in the United States; Whereas, on March 27, 2020, the Trump administration signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, providing much-needed emergency loans and other financial support to American small businesses; Whereas most Governors have executed orders in States across the country to close or restrict the operations of businesses across various industries temporarily; Whereas these closures or operating limitations have caused significant strain on America’s small businesses in the interest of public health; Whereas small businesses are the engine of the American economy, comprising over 99 percent of all business ventures in the United States; Whereas prior to the pandemic, small businesses accounted for half of the American economy and nearly half of all American jobs; Whereas America’s small businesses will return and exceed pre-COVID–19 production; and Whereas the Congress of the United States should recognize and encourage American small businesses: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the innovation and prosperity that American small businesses provide to the American people and the American economy; (2) acknowledges the necessity of continued congressional support for America’s small businesses, through both regulatory flexibility and direct financial support, such as sufficient funding of the programs of the Small Business Administration; and (3) recognizes the creators, owners, and employees of, and contributors to, America’s small businesses.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 934 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 22, 2020 RESOLUTION Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Rules: Ms. Matsui.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 936 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 22, 2020 Mr. Costa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 19–25, 2020, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

Whereas crime and victimization in the United States have significant, often devastating impacts on victims, survivors, and communities large and small; Whereas, in 2018, there were 3.3 million violent victimizations, yet only 43 percent of these crimes were reported to police, and only 11 percent of violent victim crime victims accessed assistance from a victim service agency; Whereas crime victims and survivors need and deserve support and access to services to help them cope with the physical, psychological, financial, social, and spiritual impact of crime; Whereas Congress recognizes the vital needs of crime victims and survivors through the enactment of responsive law and continued financial support of victim service agencies through the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), among others; Whereas the mission of the Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus is to identify, address, and elevate the needs of crime survivors and all United States jurisdictions affected by crime in a bipartisan manner, without infringing on the rights of the accused, through Federal legislation, Congressional education, public awareness, and collaboration with allied professionals and organizations nationwide; and Whereas the Caucus and the Congress commit to the adoption of policies and programs that identify and meet the needs of crime survivors across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly supports the goals and theme of 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week— Seek Justice, Ensure Victims’ Rights, Inspire Hope ; (2) recognizes the outstanding efforts of over 10,000 victim assistance organizations and agencies that serve survivors at the local, State, Tribal, national, and Federal levels; (3) remains committed to supporting and sustaining the Victims of Crime Act that helps over 6,800 public, community-based, and Tribal victim and/or survivor assistance organizations and agencies that provide essential, often life-saving services to millions of crime victims throughout the United States; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe 2020 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with appropriate public awareness, education, and outreach activities.
I 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 938 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 23, 2020 RESOLUTION Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H.Res. 935) establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

That House Resolution 935 is hereby adopted.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 77 116th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 938 [Report No. 116–419] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 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 the adoption of the resolution (H.Res. 935) establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

That House Resolution 935 is hereby adopted.

April 23, 2020 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed