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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 553 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2021 Mr. Burgess (for himself, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , and Mr. Katko ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to unaccompanied alien children.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security are directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents, memoranda, advisory legal opinions, notes from meetings, audio recordings, records (including telephone and electronic mail records), correspondence, and other communications, or any portion of any such communications, to the extent that any such one or more items are within the possession of the President or the Secretaries, respectively, and refer to the following: (1) The health and welfare of unaccompanied alien children, including the status of COVID–19 infections, treatment, and outcomes, in the care or custody of Customs and Border Protection and the Office of Refugee Resettlement. (2) Any current policy, procedure, guidance, or directive regarding the placement of unaccompanied alien children in the care or custody of the Office of Refugee Resettlement with a sponsor, including any policy that has changed since January 20, 2021, in order to expedite the placement of such children with a sponsor. (3) The number of unaccompanied alien children placed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement with sponsors that did not undergo a background check, public records check, sex offender registry check, or fingerprint check. (4) All information, including Significant Incident Reports, regarding allegations of abuse and neglect of unaccompanied alien children in Customs and Border Protection or Office of Refugee Resettlement facilities beginning in November, 2020. (5) The number of unaccompanied alien children who were in the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement and were not placed with a potential sponsor pursuant to section V of the memorandum of agreement entitled Memorandum of Agreement Among The Office of Refugee Resettlement of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Regarding Consultation and Information Sharing in Unaccompanied Alien Children Matters , entered into on April 13, 2018. (6) All Office of Refugee Resettlement current policies and procedures, guidance, and directives regarding the hiring and training of staff, contractors, or volunteers. (7) All information regarding how the Office of Refugee Resettlement protects unaccompanied alien children from smugglers, traffickers, or others who might seek to victimize or otherwise engage a child in criminal, harmful, or exploitative activity.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 554 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2021 Mr. McCarthy submitted the following resolution; which was laid on the table RESOLUTION Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Whereas, on June 30, 2021, the House voted to establish a “Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.”; Whereas, H. Res. 503 states that “The Speaker shall appoint 13 Members to the Select Committee, 5 of whom shall be appointed after consultation with the Minority Leader.”; Whereas, on June 30, 2021, Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated that “We believe that Congress must in the spirit of bipartisanship and patriotism establish this commission.”; Whereas, when asked during a press conference on July 22 about the partisanship of the committee, Speaker Pelosi stated that “the less partisan it is, the more it will be accepted by the American people.”; Whereas, in a statement put out by the Speaker’s Office, Speaker Pelosi stated that “our imperative must be to find the truth. We must do so in a way that retains the trust of the American people in the proceedings, so that they will have confidence in the truth that emerges.”; Whereas, for the first known time in the history of the House, the Speaker of the House rejected two of the minority leader’s nominees to a Select Committee.; Whereas, Speaker Pelosi’s own press release acknowledged that this was an “unprecedented decision.”; and Whereas, Speaker Pelosi’s refusal to seat all five Republican Members directly harms the legitimacy, credibility, and integrity of the proceedings of the Select Committee: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the refusal of Speaker Nancy Pelosi to seat all five Republican Members to the Select Committee; and (2) urges the Speaker to make the following appointments to the Select Committee: Representative Jim Banks of Indiana, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio, Representative Rodney Davis of Illinois, Representative Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota, and Representative Troy Nehls of Texas.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 556 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2021 Mr. Biggs submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

Whereas women of all ages should have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality medical services; Whereas all women should feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge to listen to their body and advocate for their health; Whereas health care for women should emphasize the whole woman, including her physical, mental, and spiritual wellness; Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care; Whereas health care centers should include access to social services that empower women to care for their health; Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers is a consortium of centers that serves as an example of the high-quality, comprehensive, life-affirming care that women deserve; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center-certified clinic has a licensed medical professional; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center offers comprehensive health services, including well-woman exams, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, breast exams, pregnancy testing, prenatal and pregnancy care, miscarriage support, fertility awareness instruction, infertility consultation, and onsite or nearby direct referrals for material, emotional, practical, and spiritual resources; and Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers has certified health care centers nationwide that meet its standards for high-quality, life-affirming care and continue to do so: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its support for women nationwide to have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care; and (2) recognizes the high standards established by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium as standards worth implementing nationwide.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 562 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 26, 2021 Mrs. Steel submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of August 24, 2021, as Kobe Bryant Day .

Whereas Kobe Bryant was a basketball legend that inspired so many globally to pursue his or her dreams and taught us that hard work truly pays off; Whereas, in 1996, Bryant entered the NBA directly after graduating Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, and played for the Los Angeles Lakers for 20 seasons; Whereas Bryant won five NBA championships, was an 18-time All-Star, a 15-time member of the All-NBA Team, a 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team, the 2008 NBA MVP, a two-time NBA Finals MVP winner, and a two-time Olympic Gold Medalist; Whereas Bryant was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on May 15, 2021; Whereas, together with his wife Vanessa, Bryant founded the Bryant Family Foundation with a mission of helping young people in need, encouraging the development of physical and social skills through sports and assisting the homeless ; Whereas Bryant founded the Black Mamba Sports Academy to connect aspiring athletes with experts to help them achieve their goals; Whereas Bryant was a beloved member of our community and a treasure to his neighbors in Orange County, California, and is one of the greatest basketball players of all time; Whereas the basketball legend, father of four, tragically lost his life along with his daughter, Gianna ( Gigi ), Orange Coast College head baseball coach John Altobelli, his wife Keri and his daughter Alyssa, Christina Mauser, basketball coach at Harbor Day School in Corona del Mar, Sarah Chester and her daughter Payton, and pilot Ara Zobayan; Whereas the Mamba and Mambacita Foundation, founded through the vision and loving memory of Kobe and Gianna Bryant continues this legacy with a mission to create positive impact for underserved athletes and young women in sports; and Whereas, during his career with the Lakers, Bryant’s jersey numbers were 8 and 24, therefore a fitting day to celebrate his legacy would be August 24th: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a Kobe Bryant Day , to be observed with appropriate ceremonies and activities in furtherance of Kobe Bryant’s mission to engage in community building, helping young people in need, encouraging aspiring youth to follow their dreams, and living by Mr. Bryant’s words: The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do. .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 573 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2021 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing August 3, National Night Out, the national coming together of Americans all over the Nation to unite and promote public safety.

Whereas on the first Tuesday of August, our Nation will observe National Night Out, a day to cultivate a better relationship between residents of a community and their local law enforcement, and to promote public safety; Whereas the participation in National Night Out by over 38,000,000 neighbors in over 16,000 communities across the United States for over 38 years is inspiring; Whereas the relationship between local law enforcement and the residents which they are sworn to protect is important in creating a true sense of community; Whereas general awareness of public safety has improved, because of the continued efforts of communities to meet their law enforcement officers and participate in National Night Out activities; Whereas prominent figures, such as former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris, have recognized the impact that National Night Out has made across the Nation, bringing all Americans closer together to achieve a common goal of community cohesiveness and public safety; and Whereas National Night Out not only includes Americans on the mainland, but includes those in United States territories and military bases to ensure all are included in the effort of community building and public safety awareness: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages law enforcement departments to use National Night Out to improve relationships with the communities they serve; (2) encourages public safety departments to inform communities— (A) how to most effectively contact their 911 responders and emergency service providers; and (B) how they carry out their duties; and (3) recognizes the impact that has been made for the past 38 years in communities all over the United States of America by National Night Out in creating a more united country by fostering relationships between residents, neighbors, and local law enforcement, and promoting public safety awareness.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 574 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 29, 2021 Mr. Womack (for himself, Mr. Hill , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Cole , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mrs. Hinson , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Ms. Pingree , Mr. Ruppersberger , Mr. Case , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Carson , and Ms. Castor of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Whereas August 1, 2021, marks the 75th anniversary of President Harry S. Truman signing into law the Act of August 1, 1946 (60 Stat. 754, chapter 723) (commonly known as the Fulbright Act of 1946 ); Whereas the Fulbright Program was established by Senator James William Fulbright of Arkansas for the promotion of international good will through the exchange of students in the fields of education, culture, and science ; Whereas the Fulbright Program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State; Whereas the Fulbright Program provides approximately 8,000 grants annually and, as of 2021, operates in more than 160 countries, including 49 that have established cost-sharing binational commissions; Whereas approximately 1,300 institutions of higher education in the United States, both public and private, host students at home and send scholars abroad; Whereas current Fulbright students and scholars hail from all 50 States and 2 United States territories, and approximately a quarter are from minority or underrepresented populations; Whereas approximately 400,000 individuals from across the globe have benefitted from this unique opportunity; Whereas alumni of the Fulbright Program include 60 Nobel Prize laureates, 75 MacArthur Foundation fellows, 89 recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, 39 current or former heads of state or government, 16 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients, 5 members of Congress, and a former Secretary General of the United Nations; Whereas, on April 21, 2016, an American elm was planted on the grounds of the United States Capitol in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; and Whereas the Fulbright Program promotes United States higher education abroad and remains a valuable diplomatic tool: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program; (2) encourages the President and the Secretary of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the Department of State to support the work of the Fulbright Program; (3) congratulates all past and present recipients of Fulbright awards; and (4) calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 576 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2021 Mr. Green of Texas (for himself, Mr. Carson , 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 over 6,000 verses, or 114 chapters; Whereas Muslims consider the Holy Quran to be the book of divine guidance; Whereas Muslims frame their way of life around the Hadith, a collection of traditions and quotes of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him); Whereas, although its roots go back further, the religion began to spread rapidly in A.D. 622 when the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) began his travels from Mecca to Medina, the first day of which began the Islamic calendar; Whereas Islam is the second largest and 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 are designed to remove any barriers between believers praying in congregations and helps one refrain from committing sins; Whereas the obligatory charity is designed to purify 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 2021 due to COVID–19, only around 60,000 vaccinated Saudi Arabian residents will be allowed 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 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 578 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 30, 2021 Ms. Speier (for herself, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Case , Ms. Norton , Mr. Lynch , and Mr. Carson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2021, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day .

Whereas, in 1777, before the passage of the Bill of Rights, 10 sailors and marines blew the whistle on misconduct that was harmful to the United States; Whereas the Continental Congress unanimously supported the whistleblowers in words and deeds, including by releasing Government records and authorizing payment for legal expenses incurred by the whistleblowers incurred in defending against a retaliatory criminal libel lawsuit brought against them; Whereas, on July 30, 1778, in demonstration of their full support for whistleblowers, the Members of the Continental Congress unanimously enacted the first whistleblower legislation in the United States that read: Resolved, That it is the duty of all persons in the service of the United States, as well as all other inhabitants thereof, to give the earliest information to Congress or other proper authority of any misconduct, frauds or misdemeanors committed by any officers or persons in the service of these states, which may come to their knowledge ; Whereas whistleblowers risk their careers, jobs, and reputations by reporting waste, fraud, and abuse to the proper authorities; Whereas, in providing the proper authorities with lawful disclosures, whistleblowers save the taxpayers of the United States billions of dollars each year and serve the public interest by ensuring that the United States remains an ethical and safe place; and Whereas it is the public policy of the United States to encourage, in accordance with Federal law (including the Constitution of the United States, rules, and regulations) and consistent with the protection of classified information (including sources and methods of detection of classified information), honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, and other crimes to the appropriate authority at the earliest time possible: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day ; and (2) ensures that the Federal Government implements the intent of the Founding Fathers, as reflected in the legislation enacted on July 30, 1778, by encouraging each executive agency to recognize National Whistleblower Appreciation Day by— (A) informing employees, contractors working on behalf of United States taxpayers, and members of the public about the legal right of a United States citizen to blow the whistle to the appropriate authority by honest and good faith reporting of misconduct, fraud, misdemeanors, or other crimes; and (B) acknowledging the contributions of whistleblowers to combating waste, fraud, abuse, and violations of laws and regulations of the United States.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 580 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 6, 2021 Mrs. Dingell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 15 mission from July 26, 1971, to August 7, 1971.

Whereas, in July 1960, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the creation of the Apollo program, which continued through December 1972, to send mankind to the Moon; Whereas Apollo 15 was the ninth crewed mission in the United States Apollo program and the fourth to land on the Moon, contributing to the development of countless scientific and technological advances; Whereas the Apollo 15 crew consisted of Commander David R. Scott, Command Module Pilot Alfred M. Worden, and Lunar Module Pilot James B. Irwin; Whereas all 3 Apollo 15 astronauts attended the University of Michigan, which offered the first-ever aeronautical engineering program beginning in 1914; Whereas the Apollo 15 mission included several firsts, notably— (1) the first space walk in deep space; (2) the first use of a lunar rover to explore the Moon’s surface, significantly extending the distance a crew could travel over the lunar surface; and (3) the first satellite deployment by a crewed spacecraft; and Whereas the Apollo 15 astronauts completed a record 18 hours, 37 minutes of exploration, traveled approximately 17.5 miles in the first vehicle that humankind has ever driven on the Moon, collected more than 170 pounds of lunar samples, set up the Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package array, obtained a core sample from about 10 feet beneath the lunar surface, and provided extensive oral descriptions and photographic documentation of geological features during the astronauts 3 days on the lunar surface: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Apollo 15 astronauts and their families, and the American people on the 50th anniversary of the successful Apollo 15 mission; (2) recognizes and celebrates the 50 years of cultural and technological history, legacy, and achievements of NASA’s Apollo program; (3) recognizes the achievements of all the administrators, astronauts, engineers, scientists, and staff members who contributed to the success of the Apollo 15 mission; and (4) reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to pursue space exploration on behalf of the American people in order to increase humankind’s understanding of the universe as well as the Earth.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 581 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2021 Mr. Arrington (for himself, Mr. Sessions , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Brady , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Taylor , and Mr. Jackson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Honoring Mr. Steve Verett for more than 24 years of dedicated service to the cotton industry and to Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.

Whereas the Texas High Plains region is one of the largest cotton-producing regions in the world, and the sale of cotton brings more than $2.2 billion annually to the Texas economy; Whereas, since 1956, Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., has provided premier service and support to the cotton industry in the High Plains region on matters including research, market development, and public policy at both the State and Federal levels; Whereas Steve Verett has served as the chief executive officer since 1997, being only the third person to hold this role since Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.’s formation in 1956; Whereas throughout his 24 years of service, Steve Verett’s leadership has established an environment that encourages organizational staff and volunteer leaders to continually find ways to improve the organization in order to meet the unique challenges that face the region’s cotton economy; and Whereas Steve Verett has been a dedicated policy advocate for Plains Cotton Growers, Inc., and the cotton industry, working on countless legislative and regulatory efforts, including the development of four farm bills, Federal crop insurance reform, and numerous ad hoc assistance programs, and one of the most notable efforts where he played a central role was getting cotton back into title I of the 2018 Farm Bill: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Steve Verett for his lifelong dedication and service to the cotton industry and to Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; (2) recognizes Steve Verett for his considerable achievements during his tenure as chief executive officer over the last 24 years with Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.; and (3) congratulates Steve Verett on his retirement and extends to him best wishes in all his future endeavors.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 583 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2021 Mr. Cicilline (for himself, Ms. Schakowsky , and Ms. Matsui ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

That rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Permanent Select Committee on Aging 12. There is established a Permanent Select Committee on Aging which shall not have legislative jurisdiction but which shall have jurisdiction— (1) to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the problems of the older American, including but not limited to income maintenance, poverty, housing, health (including medical research), welfare, employment, education, recreation, and long-term care; (2) to study the use of all practicable means and methods of encouraging the development of public and private programs and policies which will assist the older American in taking a full part in national life and which will encourage the utilization of the knowledge, skills, special aptitudes, and abilities of older Americans to contribute to a better quality of life for all Americans; (3) to develop policies that would encourage the coordination of both governmental and private programs designed to deal with problems of aging; and (4) to review any recommendations made by the President or by the White House Conference on aging relation to programs or policies affecting older Americans. .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 584 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 10, 2021 Mrs. Lesko (for herself, Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Van Drew ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Highlighting the importance of Title 42 Public Health Authorities.

Whereas President Donald Trump ordered the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to implement Title 42 Public Health Authorities allowing for immediate expulsion of persons or property to avoid the introduction of a communicable disease from a foreign country; Whereas Title 42 Public Health Authorities have helped protect United States citizens from exposure to COVID–19 from migration at the southern border; Whereas ending the critical health protections provided by Title 42 would immediately expose United States citizens to COVID–19 and numerous COVID–19 variants; Whereas Title 42 Public Health Authorities have been essential to reducing overcrowding in Customs and Border Protection facilities; Whereas Title 42 Public Health Authorities have allowed Customs and Border Protection to expel over 750,000 individuals in fiscal year 2021 who have crossed into the United States illegally; Whereas Immigration and Customs Enforcement has had over 20,000 detainees test positive for COVID–19, reinforcing the importance of Title 42 Public Health Authorities; and Whereas Title 42 Public Health Authorities have been an integral measure in protecting frontline law enforcement officers as well as staff working in the Department of Homeland Security facilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports Title 42 Public Health Authorities protecting United States citizens from COVID–19 exposure; and (2) recognizes the importance of Title 42 Public Health Authorities provided to United States borders and citizens.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 587 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 13, 2021 Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Massie , Mr. Garcia of California , Mr. Roy , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Harris , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mrs. Cammack , and Mr. Crenshaw ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of Department of Defense leadership pursuing adverse actions toward members of the Armed Forces of the United States who choose not to receive a COVID–19 vaccine.

Whereas the Secretary of Defense has announced a COVID–19 vaccine mandate will take effect for the Armed Forces of the United States even if the Food and Drug Administration has only approved the COVID–19 vaccine under an emergency use authorization; Whereas many Americans have reservations about taking a vaccine that has only been available for less than a year; Whereas reports of adverse actions being taken, or threatened, by military leadership at all levels are antithetical to our fundamental American values; and Whereas any discharge other than honorable denotes a dereliction of duty or that a servicemember did not serve the United States and its people to the best of his or her ability: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives stands in opposition to any adverse punishment or any discharge that is not an honorable discharge for servicemembers whose discharge is because they choose not to receive the COVID–19 vaccine.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 588 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 17, 2021 Mr. Cooper (for himself, Mr. Fleischmann , and Ms. Norton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the bravery and legacy of the Clinton 12.

Whereas education in the United States is a fundamental right; Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States unanimously ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in public education is unconstitutional; Whereas the school system in Clinton, Tennessee, began to desegregate in 1956 as the result of a court order; Whereas the students who desegregated Clinton High School were Jo Ann Allen Boyce, Bobby Cain, Anna Therreser Caswell, Minnie Ann Dickey Jones, Gail Ann Epps Upton, Ronald Gordon Hayden, William Latham, Alvah J. McSwain Lambert, Maurice Soles, Robert Thacker, Regina Turner Smith, and Alfred Williams; Whereas these students known as the Clinton 12 were among the first students to desegregate a public high school in Tennessee, and among the first students to desegregate any school in the South after Brown v. Board of Education; Whereas, in August 1956, the Clinton 12 were pursued on their walks to school by white supremacists including the Ku Klux Klan, were threatened with violence, and in some cases were forced to flee the community; Whereas for years the town of Clinton was the target of white supremacy that resulted in the calling of the National Guard to protect the students and culminated in the bombing of Clinton High School in 1958, which was never solved; Whereas amid this racism and violence, the Clinton 12 walked to school to pursue the right to an equal education; and Whereas students across the United States today still face discrimination and inequities in educational opportunities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the members of the Clinton 12; (2) commends their bravery and perseverance in the face of hate; (3) recognizes the courage of their families and friends who were subjected to racially motivated violence and intimidation in the years following the desegregation of Clinton High School; (4) remembers the words of the late Representative John Lewis who said in commemorating the Clinton 12, Thank you for standing up. Thank you for getting in the way. Thank you for being you. ; and (5) calls for the fulfillment of the promise by the United States Supreme Court that all students be afforded equal protection under the law, and separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 591 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 17, 2021 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Aguilar , Mr. Takano , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Costa , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Vargas , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Chu , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Bass , Ms. Waters , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Correa , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Lieu , Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Porter , Ms. Speier , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Garamendi , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Schiff , Ms. Lofgren , and Mr. Levin of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of August 22 through 28, 2021, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.

Whereas Wildfire Preparedness Week increases awareness of the threat of wildfires and knowledge of lifesaving tactics; Whereas Wildfire Preparedness Week, like other designated weeks or days for natural disasters, promotes educational initiatives, encourages community programming, and increases overall knowledge and preparedness; Whereas Wildfire Preparedness Week aligns with the State of California and President Biden’s suppression efforts through resource management and bolsters the economy by creating a more permanent firefighting workforce; Whereas firefighters are on the frontlines and are at an increased risk of developing cancer and respiratory diseases because they are exposed to smoke and hazardous chemicals in the line of duty; Whereas, in 2020, wildfires burned more than 4 million acres across California, over 1 million acres in Oregon, and over 840,000 acres in Washington; Whereas nearly 85 percent of wildland fires in the United States are caused by humans; Whereas from January 1, 2021, through July 14, 2021, there have been over 4,000 fires and over 142,000 acres burned in the United States; Whereas the wildfire season in California increases every year in length and frequency of fires; and Whereas preventative measures exist to help individuals and communities increase their fire resilience through— (1) evacuation planning; (2) vegetation and forest management; and (3) limited use of combustibles during high heat or drier seasons, including fireworks, exhaust, and open flames: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of Wildfire Preparedness Week; (2) supports resources and educational initiatives that communicate how affected communities can prevent wildfires and react during a wildfire; and (3) encourages increased awareness of and preparedness for the threat of wildfires and subsequent suppression efforts.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 592 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 17, 2021 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 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 593 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 20, 2021 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, 2021, 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, whose popularity continues today; 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 the District of Columbia has always been the hometown of talented artists, among them Duke Ellington and Marvin Gaye; Whereas Chuck Brown’s musical catalog 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 go-go serves as the soundtrack for the Don’t Mute DC 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, 2021, 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.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 595 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 23, 2021 Ms. Clark of Massachusetts (for herself and Mr. DeFazio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that the House of Representatives commits to the consideration of a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684.

That the House of Representatives commits to the consideration of a motion to concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 3684 not later than September 28, 2021.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 599 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 23, 2021 Mr. Jacobs of New York (for himself, Mr. McKinley , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Allen , Mr. Cawthorn , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Rutherford , and Mr. Mann ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the need to safely evacuate United States citizens and allies from Afghanistan.

Whereas following the withdrawal of United States military forces from Afghanistan and the subsequent fall of Kabul to the Taliban, United States citizens and their allies face dire risks to their safety; Whereas the Biden administration estimates as many as 15,000 United States citizens may remain in Afghanistan; Whereas tens of thousands of Afghan citizens who aided the United States during the war in Afghanistan also remain in the country; Whereas the Taliban has retaliated and will continue to retaliate against United States and Afghan citizens; Whereas there have been multiple reports of Afghan soldiers and interpreters being executed by the Taliban; Whereas United States citizens requesting help evacuating from Afghanistan were previously told the United States was unable to guarantee their safety; Whereas the United States had 4,500 troops in the vicinity of Hamid Karzai International Airport as of August 18, 2021; and Whereas it is the responsibility of the Commander in Chief to ensure the safety of United States citizens abroad and our allies: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms that the United States stands firm in its commitment to protecting United States citizens and our allies in Afghanistan; (2) calls on the Commander in Chief to provide a plan to ensure all United States citizens are safely evacuated from Afghanistan; and (3) urges the Biden administration to work as expeditiously as possible to rescue Afghan citizens who aided the United States.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 602 In the House of Representatives, U. S., August 24, 2021 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Ellzey. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Ellzey.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 604 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 24, 2021 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself, Mr. Waltz , Ms. Cheney , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Wenstrup , and Mr. Rogers of Alabama ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of United States recognition of the Taliban and supports an Afghan government-in-exile and the efforts to resist the Taliban in the Panjshir Valley.

Whereas the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan under the Taliban committed heinous human rights abuses against the Afghan people from 1996 until the United States and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) intervention in 2001; Whereas the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan under the Taliban provided safe harbor to Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida; Whereas the Taliban conducted armed attacks against the Afghan people and denied rights in areas under its control and influence between 2001 and 2021; Whereas the Taliban denied Afghans the right to vote in elections and sought to decrease voter turnout through threats, coercion, and attacks on Afghan voters between 2001 and 2021; Whereas the Taliban have engaged in terror against Afghan civilians through indiscriminate attacks, to include bombings and shootings; Whereas the Taliban has a history of attacking diplomatic missions—the United States Embassy in 2011 and the Indian Embassy in 2008; Whereas the Taliban seized territory by force after the United States withdrawal in 2021; Whereas the Taliban executed surrendering members of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, violating the law of war; Whereas the Taliban has conducted public summary executions of Afghans who worked for the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States Government; Whereas the Taliban has fired on civilians protesting Taliban rule in Jalalabad; Whereas the Taliban has beaten and denied entry to Afghan special immigrant visa recipients attempting to enter Hamid Karzai International Airport to leave the country; and Whereas the local militia forces, especially those organized in the Panjshir Valley, will be the only hope for Afghans who do not wish to live under the brutal rule of the Taliban: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) stands in opposition to diplomatic recognition and relations with the Taliban-controlled Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan; (2) supports maintaining the existing presence of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan diplomats and government officers, currently led by Ambassador Adela Raz, to serve as representatives of the legitimate Afghan government-in-exile; and (3) recognizes and supports the leadership of Amrullah Saleh as the Acting President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the resistance to the Taliban being formed in the Panjshir Valley and led by Amrullah Saleh, Ahmad Massoud, and Bismillah Khan Mohammadi.