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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 713 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Vela submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Nation should honor and recognize military families who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID–19 crisis.

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

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to honor the military families who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID–19 crisis.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 718 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 12, 2021 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Payne , Ms. Norton , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Bass , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Levin of Michigan , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , and Mr. Raskin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2021, as National Vitiligo Awareness Day .

Whereas vitiligo is a long-term, chronic disorder that results in the loss of pigment in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, and inside of the mouth; Whereas the condition can result in discomfort, itching, and pain, but there is still no known cure; Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology refers to vitiligo as a life-altering disorder that can cause low self-esteem, anger, and depression; Whereas, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, about half of the individuals diagnosed with vitiligo are diagnosed before the age of 21; Whereas a study by Pediatric Dermatology found that about half of all children and adolescents diagnosed with vitiligo experienced a decreased quality of life, and some individuals even experienced problems with schoolwork, increased bullying and teasing, trouble with developing friendships, and self-confidence issues; Whereas a Yale study found that bullied children are two to nine times more likely to consider suicide, and the CDC reports suicide is the second leading cause of death among people between the ages of 10 and 34; and Whereas Judith Porter, Ph.D., and Ann Beuf, Ph.D., found that social support for children and adolescents with vitiligo provided by families, peers, charities, support groups, and teachers can greatly improve their quality of life and decrease stress related to bullying: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo to improve their quality of life.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 719 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 12, 2021 Ms. Roybal-Allard submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week .

Whereas perinatal nurses work with patients who are attempting to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, or have recently delivered; Whereas perinatal nurses provide prenatal care and testing, care of patients experiencing pregnancy complications, care during labor and delivery, and care of patients following delivery; Whereas perinatal nursing includes labor and delivery nurses, mother-baby nurses, and neonatal nurses; Whereas continuous support during labor from a registered nurse is critical to achieve improved birth outcomes; Whereas there has been a persistent shortage of nurses across all fields, while demand continues to grow; Whereas mothers are dying in the United States at the highest rate in the developed world, and the crisis is most severe for Black mothers; Whereas nurses are positioned to provide unique insight into patient care circumstances that may contribute to women’s deaths, thereby reducing the rate of and disparity in maternal mortality; Whereas October, the 10th month of the year, was chosen to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to represent an Apgar score of 10; Whereas Apgar is the point system used to evaluate the health of a newborn baby, with 10 representing the healthiest possible score for a baby, and this score is assigned and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; Whereas the 10th day of the month of October was chosen to begin National Perinatal Nurses Week to represent 10 centimeters dilated, the measurement used to evaluate a woman’s progress in labor; Whereas 10 centimeters dilated constitutes complete cervical dilation, the successful completion of the first phase of labor when a woman is ready to deliver her baby, and this progress is supported and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; and Whereas the week of October 10, 2021, through October 16, 2021, is set aside to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to raise public awareness of and celebrate the 350,000 perinatal nurses who are clinically active in hospitals, perinatal facilities, and health centers: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the contributions of perinatal nurses by participating in National Perinatal Nurses Week .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 722 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 15, 2021 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Herrera Beutler , and Mr. Hill ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 15, 2021, as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and recognizing the people who have lost a pregnancy or an infant.

Whereas 2021 marks the 15th nationally recognized Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day ; Whereas each year, approximately 1,000,000 pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn; Whereas pregnancy and infant loss can affect families long after the loss; Whereas loss of an infant or a pregnancy can negatively affect a person’s mental health; Whereas families would benefit from bereavement leave from work to take care of themselves and their families; Whereas people who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss should not have their experiences minimized or stigmatized; Whereas Congress should acknowledge the personal experiences of individuals who have lost a pregnancy or infant and empower those individuals to speak about their losses; Whereas recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is an opportunity to increase awareness, promote research and greater understanding, and provide community to individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss; and Whereas Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day allows the people of the United States to consider how we can best support families who experience, or work to prevent, pregnancy or infant loss: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day ; (2) understands the importance of honoring these losses and supporting affected people and their families; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs and activities.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 726 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 19, 2021 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.

Whereas the founders of the United States, recognizing the importance of a national system of mail to the new country in the Constitution, gave Congress the authority To establish post offices and post roads ; Whereas employees of the United States Postal Service provide indispensable public services and honorably represent the United States on a daily basis; Whereas despite the many terrorist attacks on Federal facilities throughout the United States, including the anthrax attack more than 15 years ago, United States Postal Service employees continue to risk their lives daily to serve the people of the United States; Whereas Joseph P. Curseen, Jr., and Thomas L. Morris, Jr., both born in the District of Columbia, diligently and admirably served the Nation for decades as employees of the United States Postal Service; Whereas in the fall of 2001, during the course of their jobs with the United States Postal Service, Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., were exposed to letters containing anthrax that were placed in the mail and subsequently suffered from the inhalation of anthrax and thereafter died; Whereas 5 individuals in the United States died from exposure to anthrax during the 2001 anthrax attack and 17 became ill; and Whereas in 2002, the United States Postal Service facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, was designated as the Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center by Public Law 107–225 : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all United States Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 727 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 21, 2021 RESOLUTION Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-152 and an accompanying resolution.

That if House Report 117–152 is called up by direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol: (a) all points of order against the report are waived and the report shall be considered as read; and (b)(1) an accompanying resolution offered by direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol shall be considered as read and shall not be subject to a point of order; and (2) the previous question shall be considered as ordered on such resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Thompson of Mississippi, Representative Cheney of Wyoming, and an opponent, or their respective designees.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 40 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 727 [Report No. 117–153] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2021 Mr. McGovern , from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Relating to the consideration of House Report 117–152 and an accompanying resolution.

That if House Report 117–152 is called up by direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol: (a) all points of order against the report are waived and the report shall be considered as read; and (b)(1) an accompanying resolution offered by direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol shall be considered as read and shall not be subject to a point of order; and (2) the previous question shall be considered as ordered on such resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by Representative Thompson of Mississippi, Representative Cheney of Wyoming, and an opponent, or their respective designees.

October 20, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 729 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2021 Mr. Westerman (for himself, Ms. Brownley , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Griffith , Ms. Houlahan , Mr. Hill , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Bucshon , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Palazzo , Ms. DelBene , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Swalwell , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Kilmer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of October 2021 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; and Whereas October 2021 is an appropriate month to designate as National Dyslexia Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 730 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 21, 2021 RESOLUTION Recommending that the House of Representatives find Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol.

That Stephen K. Bannon shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena. That pursuant to 2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall certify the report of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, detailing the refusal of Stephen K. Bannon to produce documents or appear for a deposition before the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol as directed by subpoena, to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, to the end that Mr. Bannon be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law. That the Speaker of the House shall otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 732 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2021 Mr. Cawthorn (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Babin , and Mrs. Lesko ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of Congress to uphold the Constitution and principles on which the United States of America was founded and that nothing in the Constitution or Declaration of Independence is meant to be construed as racist or harmful.

Whereas it is the duty of Congress to uphold the Constitution and principles on which the United States of America was founded; Whereas no idea in the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, or Bill of Rights is meant to be construed as racist; Whereas the principles contained in America’s founding documents actually served as a force for liberation and not tyranny; Whereas this idea is premised on the fact that abolitionists and proponents for civil rights continually cited these founding documents as inspiration in their struggle against repression; Whereas the society of the United States is built on the ideals of equality, tolerance, and acceptance; Whereas the National Archives and Records Administration recently put a harmful content warning label on the founding documents of the United States; Whereas this type of censorship showcases a frightening ignorance of the true history of the United States; Whereas Congress is proud of the founding documents and the freedom guaranteed to Americans within these documents; Whereas all Americans should be grateful for the sacrifices of those who gave their lives in defense of the Constitution and the spread of freedom; and Whereas this censorship betrays the harmful nature of progressive skepticism of American exceptionalism: Now, therefore, be it

That is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) it is the duty of Congress to uphold the Constitution and principles on which the United States of America was founded; and (2) nothing in the Constitution or Declaration of Independence is meant to be construed as racist or harmful.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 734 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2021 Ms. Craig (for herself, Ms. McCollum , Mr. Phillips , and Ms. Omar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Ralph Samuelson, known as the Father of Waterskiing, to commemorate the upcoming 100-year anniversary of the invention of waterskiing.

Whereas Ralph Samuelson invented waterskiing on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota; Whereas the 100th anniversary of this historic event is July 2, 2022; Whereas, as documented in letters of support from the USA Water Ski & Wake Sports Foundation, Ralph Samuelson was the first person to successfully water-ski; Whereas this momentous event happened on July 2, 1922, on Lake Pepin in Lake City, Minnesota, the hometown of Ralph Samuelson; Whereas Lake Pepin is a picturesque 30-mile long, 3-mile wide section of the Mississippi River that is 60 miles southeast of the Twin Cities; Whereas a Sports Illustrated article dated August 10, 1987, also credited Mr. Samuelson as The Father of Waterskiing and described him as a thrill-seeker who spent much of his time on Lake Pepin; and Whereas waterskiing is a hugely popular sport enjoyed by millions world-wide and those millions of people have Ralph Samuelson to thank: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Ralph Samuelson, known as the Father of Waterskiing, to commemorate the upcoming 100-year anniversary of the invention of waterskiing; and (2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 735 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2021 Mr. Issa (for himself, Mr. Cawthorn , Ms. Tenney , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Garcia of California , Mr. Babin , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Owens , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Perry , Mrs. Spartz , Mr. Budd , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Guest , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Cline , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mrs. Steel ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , 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 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that continuous parental engagement in the schooling decisions impacting their children is to be commended, supported, and encouraged, and that current efforts to exclude parents or even label them as domestic terrorists should be condemned.

Whereas parents and active, involved members of our communities have a First Amendment right to express their personal opinions on schooling decisions; Whereas parents should be empowered to directly communicate with Federal, State, and local education professionals regarding decisions that directly shape and determine their children’s education, development, health, and well-being; Whereas open and cooperative relationships between parents and schools have significant and long-lasting positive effects on the academic and socioemotional development of children; Whereas parents’ concerns over inappropriate or unwanted materials deserves to be expressed and should be fully considered by school professionals; Whereas parents are joining together to form grassroots organizations and community coalitions to present concerns about numerous school policies and practices; Whereas parents are now collectively and constructively voicing deeply held and valid concerns about divisive educational decisions with which they strongly disagree; and Whereas community input that is presented in a lawful and appropriate manner should always be received and not discouraged: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and appreciates the efforts of parents to exercise their First Amendment freedoms, as well as their inherent parental rights, to engage in the development and implementation of the school environment, curriculum, health, and well-being practices; and (2) condemns any and all designations from educational professionals or any level of government to label active, involved, and concerned parents as domestic terrorists .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 737 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2021 Mr. Soto submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 25, 2021, as National Beauty and Wellness Education Day by promoting the importance of the Nation’s licensed beauty and wellness professionals and the valued role of institutions of higher education that educate students for careers in the thriving beauty and wellness sector.

Whereas employment of— (1) massage therapists is projected to grow 19.2 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics; (2) skincare specialists (estheticians) is projected to grow 16.6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than average for all occupations and double the national average for all occupations as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and (3) personal appearance services such as shampooing and makeup services are projected to grow 17.8 percent from 2019 to 2029; Whereas all States require barbers, hairstylists, cosmetologists, and skincare specialists to be licensed, and to qualify for a license candidates are required to graduate from a State-approved barber or cosmetology program and then pass a State-administered licensing exam; Whereas most States regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to complete a postsecondary education program of 500 or more hours of study and experience, in most cases leading to the candidate obtaining a license or certification; and Whereas without proper education in health and safety requirements, applied technical abilities, and acquired soft skills, individuals seeking to enter these in-demand occupations would be unable to acquire the knowledge and proficiency required to successfully pass the required exam and enter the workforce: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Beauty and Wellness Education Day ; (2) recognizes that population growth and the growing importance of self-care to well-being will lead to greater demand for beauty and wellness services; (3) understands that proper education is the key to ensuring that the expectations of the State, the student, and the future employer of the licensed professionals are fulfilled; and (4) commends valued professionals working in the beauty and wellness sector and the efforts of the institutions of higher education that educate the Nation’s licensed beauty and wellness professionals.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 738 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 21, 2021 Mr. Stauber (for himself, Mr. McClintock , Mr. Bost , Mr. Grothman , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Pence , Mr. Posey , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Steel , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Hagedorn , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Norman , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Cline , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Chabot , Mrs. Fischbach , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Gohmert , and Mr. Babin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the First Amendment rights of parents at school board meetings shall not be infringed.

Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution reads, Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. ; Whereas schools, under political pressure, have implemented critical race theory, which teaches children to divide themselves from their classmates, as part of curricula; Whereas schools have implemented mask mandates, jeopardizing learning potential and disrupting classrooms; Whereas schools have implemented vaccine mandates in violation of personal choice and medical freedom, thereby creating thousands of teacher vacancies nationwide; Whereas parents have exercised their protected First Amendment right to assemble and express concerns at school board meetings; Whereas interest groups, in response to parents participating out of concern for policies impacting their children’s well-being and safety, requested the Department of Justice label parents as domestic terrorists ; Whereas, on October 4, 2021, the Attorney General, as appointed by the President, has directed the Federal Bureau of Investigation to prosecute parents who exercise their First Amendment rights at school board meetings; and Whereas, on October 15, 2021, sitting members of the United States Commission on Civil Rights wrote to the Attorney General to express concern that protected political speech by parents could be prosecuted under the October 4 directive, in direct violation of their First Amendment rights, because of political disagreement: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the rights enumerated in the Constitution of parents to assemble and petition school boards; and (2) condemns weaponization of Federal law enforcement agencies against parents exercising their rights.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 742 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2021 Mr. Murphy of North Carolina (for himself and Mr. Lynch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 23, 2021, as AADC Deficiency Awareness Day .

Whereas a rare disease is a disease or disorder that affects a small number of patients, currently defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States at any given time; Whereas there are more than 7,000 rare diseases that altogether affect an estimated 25,000,000 to 30,000,000 Americans; Whereas children make up more than half of the estimated 25,000,000 to 30,000,000 Americans living with a rare disease; Whereas Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency is a genetic neurologic rare disease that severely debilitates a patient’s development, motor skills, growth, and cognitive and language skills and limits a patient’s life; Whereas AADC Deficiency results from an inherited genetic disease where patients lack the AADC enzyme required to create dopamine and, without dopamine, patients will never achieve motor milestones, such as holding their heads up, sitting, and standing, or develop the ability to communicate or perform basic life functions; Whereas patients are diagnosed with AADC Deficiency through genetic and other biochemical tests; Whereas patients suffering from AADC Deficiency often have unexplained low muscle tone and experience other symptoms like developmental delays and involuntary eye movements; Whereas AADC Deficiency affects approximately 1 in 100,000 people in the United States; Whereas AADC Deficiency is often mistaken for other diseases like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or even autism; Whereas Congress can raise awareness of AADC Deficiency in the public and medical community in the United States; Whereas awareness of AADC Deficiency will help patients who may be experiencing the symptoms of AADC Deficiency recognize such disease and pursue appropriate treatment; and Whereas improved awareness and education around AADC Deficiency will increase medical representation for individuals suffering from AADC Deficiency: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of AADC Deficiency Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of, with respect to Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, improving awareness and education around AADC Deficiency.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 747 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2021 Mr. Garbarino (for himself and Mr. Suozzi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 2021 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month and supporting the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month .

Whereas Down syndrome is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition, happening when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21; Whereas approximately 1 in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, or around 6,000 births per year; Whereas Down syndrome occurs in people of all races and economic levels; Whereas life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades, from 25 years of age in 1983, to 60 years of age in 2021; Whereas people with Down syndrome attend school and work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to society in many exceptional ways; Whereas recent studies have shown that employees with disabilities frequently match the work of their colleagues without disabilities; and Whereas high-quality educational programs, a stimulating home environment, good health care, and positive support from family, friends, and the community enable people with Down syndrome to lead fulfilling and productive lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Down Syndrome Awareness Month ; (2) supports the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month ; (3) encourages awareness and education regarding Down syndrome; and (4) is committed to advancing the lives of people with Down syndrome, including the integration of people with Down syndrome within the workforce.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 748 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 27, 2021 Mr. Donalds (for himself, Mr. Garamendi , Mr. Owens , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Bacon , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Chabot , and Mrs. Kim of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Honoring the life and the legacy of General Colin L. Powell.

Whereas General Colin L. Powell was born on April 5, 1937, in New York City, New York, the only child of his Jamaican-born parents, Luther and Maud Powell; Whereas General Powell received his Bachelor of Science from City College of New York and his Master of Business Administration from George Washington University; Whereas, upon graduation and while involved in basic military training at Fort Benning, General Powell was oftentimes refused service in bars and restaurants because of the color of his skin; Whereas General Powell served in the Armed Forces for 35 years; Whereas General Powell served as the 16th United States National Security Advisor from 1987 to 1989 and was the first African American to serve in that position; Whereas General Powell served as the Commander of the United States Army Forces Command in 1989; Whereas, from 1989 to 1993, General Powell served as the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, being the first Afro-Caribbean American and the youngest individual to serve as the highest ranking military position in the Department of Defense; Whereas, while serving as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Powell oversaw the Invasion of Panama in 1989 as well as Operation Desert Storm in 1991; Whereas General Powell served as the 65th Secretary of State under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005 and was the first Afro-Caribbean American to serve in that position; Whereas General Powell acquired many civilian awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom (which he was awarded twice), the Congressional Gold Medal, the Presidential Citizens Medal, the Secretary of State Distinguished Service Medal, and the Secretary of Energy Distinguished Service Medal; Whereas, over the course of his life, General Powell wrote an autobiography called My American Journey and a book titled It Worked for Me, Lessons in Life and Leadership ; and Whereas, on October 18, 2021, at the age of 84 years old, General Powell passed away from complications of COVID–19 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, devastating his family and the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the late General Colin L. Powell; (2) honors the life and legacy of General Colin L. Powell; (3) commends General Colin L. Powell for his life accomplishments within the United States Government and the Armed Forces; and (4) that when the House adjourns today, it adjourns as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late General Colin L. Powell.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 749 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 27, 2021 Mr. Raskin (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Wild , Mr. Trone , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Brown , Mr. Ruppersberger , and Mr. Lieu ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the outstanding contributions of respiratory therapists to patient care during National Respiratory Care Week .

Whereas respiratory therapists are front-line experts in ventilator management and have worked tirelessly to care for patients in critical need during the ongoing COVID–19 public health emergency; Whereas respiratory therapists are the only allied health professionals clinically educated in all aspects of pulmonary medicine and who treat and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system; Whereas respiratory therapists’ expertise is applicable in many settings, including, but not limited to, various inpatient and outpatient facilities (such as acute care, urgent care, long-term care, subacute care, skilled nursing facilities), physicians’ offices, sleep laboratories and clinics, and patients’ homes; and Whereas respiratory therapists’ invaluable contributions to the health care system and their patients’ health and well-being too often go unrecognized: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and applauds the invaluable contributions of respiratory therapists as front-line workers during the COVID–19 pandemic; (2) expresses gratitude to respiratory therapists for their work to save the lives of the most vulnerable COVID–19 patients; (3) appreciates the exceptional care that respiratory therapists provide every day to individuals who suffer from chronic respiratory diseases; and (4) celebrates the contributions of respiratory therapists and their expertise in recognition of National Respiratory Care Week .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 750 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2021 Ms. DeLauro (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2021, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works. ; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2021, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 756 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 28, 2021 Mr. Suozzi submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 27, 2021, as National Civics Day .

Whereas the first of the Federalist Papers were published on October 27, 1787, and marked an important foundation of civic education and discourse in the United States; Whereas a well-functioning democracy requires the action and participation of its citizens; Whereas civic education equips students with improved critical thinking and communication skills, and inspires community service and volunteerism; Whereas civic education and engagement can help increase voter participation and communication with elected officials; Whereas civic education is not taught consistently in schools across the country; Whereas the Society of Presidential Descendants and the Roosevelt School at Long Island University have led the creation of National Civics Day to inspire national civic engagement and Presidential leadership education; Whereas National Civics Day recognizes the importance of civic education to creating an informed and engaged citizenry; and Whereas National Civics Day encourages school, business, and community projects and activities to promote civic education and community service: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Civics Day ; (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Civics Day ; and (3) encourages schools, businesses, community organizations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Civics Day .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 764 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Michael F. Doyle of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Costa , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Price of North Carolina , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Pallone , Mr. Nadler , and Mr. Rush ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Whereas for millions of Indian-Americans, Diwali (or Deepavali) is a time for thanksgiving and prayer for health, knowledge, and peace; Whereas Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian-Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and others throughout the United States; Whereas Diwali is a festival of lights, during which celebrants light small oil lamps, place them around the home, and pray for health, knowledge, and peace; Whereas celebrants of Diwali believe that the rows of lamps symbolize the light within the individual that rids the soul of the darkness of ignorance; Whereas Diwali falls on the last day of the last month in the lunar calendar and is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving and the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus; Whereas for Hindus, Diwali is a celebration of the belief that light triumphs over darkness, and good triumphs over evil; Whereas for Sikhs, Diwali is feted as the day on which the sixth founding Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, was released from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir; Whereas for Jains, Diwali marks the anniversary of the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Mahavira, the last of the Tirthankaras (founders of the Jain philosophy); and Whereas Diwali is a celebration of great importance in Indian-American communities throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historical and religious significance of Diwali; (2) in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, expresses its deepest respect for Indian-Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion; (3) recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world; and (4) acknowledges and supports the relationship of collaboration and respect between the United States and India.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 765 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2021 Mr. Schweikert (for himself and Mr. Gohmert ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Rejecting any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.

Whereas the family separation policy described pursuant to Executive Order 13824, entitled Affording Congress and Opportunity to Address Family Separation , dated June 20, 2018, was ended; Whereas the U.S. Border Patrol and the Office of Field Operations of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection have encountered 1.7 million migrants at the United States southern border in fiscal year 2021; Whereas the Border Patrol apprehended 1.66 million immigrants at our southern border in fiscal year 2021; Whereas this is the highest number of apprehensions ever recorded; Whereas the record-high levels of illegal immigration have overwhelmed our borders and directly impacted border States; and Whereas it is not the policy of the House of Representatives to financially compensate illegal immigrants for crossing the border: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives rejects any proposal or legislation to financially compensate individuals crossing our borders illegally.