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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 209 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. McEachin , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Rush , Ms. Norton , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , and Mr. Carson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2021 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas in 2021, approximately 149,500 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 53,000 Americans will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults over 50 years of age are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 210 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. David Scott of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Agriculture (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $12,664,660 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $6,332,330 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $6,332,330 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 211 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Smith of Washington (for himself and Mr. Rogers of Alabama ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $20,947,247 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $10,075,885 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $10,871,362 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 212 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2021 Mr. Yarmuth submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Budget in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on the Budget (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $11,130,424 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,565,212 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $5,565,212 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 213 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2021 Mr. Neal (for himself and Mr. Brady ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $20,634,454 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $10,119,889 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021 and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $10,514,565 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 214 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2021 Mrs. Luria (for herself, Mr. Schneider , Ms. Manning , Miss Rice of New York , Mr. Gottheimer , and Mr. Meijer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Iran must cease enriching uranium to 20 percent purity and abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon.

Whereas it is in the vital interest of the United States and its allies to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons; Whereas Iran remains a leading state sponsor of terrorism, continues to develop and test missile technology in defiance of United Nations Security Council resolutions, threatens United States forces and interests, continues to imprison American citizens, threatens regional allies and partners, and utilizes the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC–QF) and proxy militias like Hezbollah to destabilize the Middle East; Whereas Iran’s malign activities and continued defiance of the Non-Proliferation Treaty threaten regional and global security; Whereas, on January 4, 2021, Iran announced it will further enrich uranium to 20 percent purity, which will significantly reduce the time needed to acquire the weapons-grade uranium for a bomb to as little as 3 months; Whereas civilian nuclear energy plants require material enriched to no more than 3 to 4 percent, and any civilian needs above that can be satisfied by purchasing material abroad at substantially reduced costs; and Whereas this action is escalatory and should be taken as a serious message that the Iranian Government is not interested in joining the community of nations: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Government of Iran’s decision to enrich uranium to 20 percent purity is escalatory and intended to decrease breakout time to produce a nuclear weapon; and (2) the Government of Iran should immediately reverse its decision to enrich uranium to 20 percent and abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 216 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2021 Mr. Roy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID–19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 471) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from lessening the stringency of, and to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from ceasing or lessening implementation of, the COVID–19 border health provisions through the end of the COVID–19 pandemic, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and the minority leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 471.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 217 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2021 Mr. Takano submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $11,084,062 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,542,031 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $5,542,031 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 219 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Mr. Bilirakis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations should forthwith take the procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the People’s Republic of China as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Whereas the United Nations Security Council is charged with maintaining peace and security among the nations of the world; Whereas the United Nations Security Council currently has five permanent members; Whereas the primary responsibility of the United Nations Security Council is the maintenance of international peace and security with the least diversion for armaments of the world’s human and economic resources; Whereas the preamble of the Charter of the United Nations states that we the peoples of the United Nations determined to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small and to practice tolerance and live together in peace with one another as good neighbors ; Whereas the People’s Republic of China has grossly violated these values in their treatment of minorities within the People’s Republic of China, such as the Uyghur people and Tibetans; Whereas Hong Kong was a beacon of democracy, economic progress, and human development while maintaining separate governing and economic systems from that of mainland China under the principle of one country, two systems ; Whereas the People’s Republic of China’s continued intervention in Hong Kong, including the controversial national security laws for Hong Kong passed by the National People’s Congress on May 28, 2020, further threatens the fundamental human rights and freedoms guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong; and Whereas the People’s Republic of China lack of transparency and handling of the COVID–19 pandemic resulted in significantly greater lives lost and worldwide economic ruin: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations should forthwith take the procedural actions necessary to amend Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations to remove the People’s Republic of China as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 220 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Mr. Burchett submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Clerk to read the Congressional Budget Office cost estimate of any bill immediately after the reading of the title of the bill.

That clause 3 of rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting at the end the following new paragraph: (l) After the reading of a bill title, the Clerk shall read the estimated cost, if any, of such bill as determined by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office. .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 221 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Mr. Foster (for himself, Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. McNerney , Mr. Rush , Mr. Casten , Mr. Schiff , Mr. Himes , Mr. Kilmer , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Tonko , Ms. Kaptur , and Ms. Houlahan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2021, as National Pi Day .

Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will continue infinitely without repeating, and has been calculated to over 50 trillion digits; Whereas Pi is a fundamental mathematical constant that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering; Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children’s education; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas, according to the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by the National Center for Education Statistics, American children in the fourth and eighth grades were outperformed by students in other countries including Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; Whereas students from underrepresented minorities and from schools with high poverty rates have lower than average scores on the TIMSS survey; Whereas, while through eighth grade girls and boys have similar math and science scores on the TIMSS survey, there is a significant gender gap in math and physics scores at the end of high school; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and to succeed in a 21st-century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in math and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 71 years ago; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child’s education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2021, is an appropriate day for National Pi Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world; (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 222 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Mr. Grijalva (for himself and Mr. San Nicolas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, and the Alliance for Excellent Education have declared the month of March 2021 as National Middle Level Education Month; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation’s educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day over 19,000,000 young adolescents engaged in school deserving what research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including challenging and engaging instruction, teachers and administrators who are knowledgeable and prepared to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment, and organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas neuroscience indicates that the majority of middle grades students are in a critical stage of brain development that promotes productive adulthood; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, lifelong influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas research has found that middle level education is underfunded creating a missing middle in Federal education funding; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be lifelong learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of the middle level is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2021 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to engage with schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation’s young adolescents.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 223 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Ms. Johnson of Texas (for herself and Mr. Lucas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $12,102,250 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $5,790,750 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $6,311,500 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 227 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Mr. Scott of Virginia (for himself and Ms. Foxx ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Education and Labor in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Education and Labor (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $16,542,868 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $8,271,434 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $8,271,434 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 229 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 11, 2021 Ms. Waters submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $18,358,702 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $9,179,351 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $9,179,351 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 230 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 12, 2021 Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself and Ms. Johnson of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the month of March 2021 as Eddie Bernice Johnson Black Women in Science and Technology Month .

Whereas Black women are significantly underrepresented in the American science and technology fields; Whereas Black women have long contributed to the advancement of our Nation’s scientific endeavors as hidden figures , unrecognized for their sacrifice and labor; Whereas, today, Black women serve as astronauts, engineers, mathematicians, computer scientists, medical doctors, pilots, and technologists; Whereas Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) produce the highest number of women with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) degrees nationwide; Whereas only five percent of managerial positions in STEM were held by both Black men and women in 2017, according to the National Science Foundation; Whereas social media movement of #BlacksInSTEM, demonstrated the need to find and create community, while celebrating achievements in the field that go too often unrecognized and uncelebrated; Whereas Black women, belonging to multiple intersectional and marginalized groups, face both racial discrimination and sex discrimination as barriers to entry and upward mobility in the science and technology fields; Whereas a national effort to increase diversity and representation in the science and technology industries will help to— (1) reestablish the United States of America as a world leader in the global innovation economy; (2) reduce race-based disparities and increased trust in the American health care system for marginalized communities; and (3) combat misinformation and disinformation as it pertains to scientific and technological advancements; Whereas despite facing tremendous barriers, the work and contributions of Black women in the various fields of science and technology continue to move our Nation forward amid the global coronavirus pandemic; Whereas March is recognized as Women’s History Month; Whereas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is a long-standing champion for STEM education and Black women in the science and technology fields; Whereas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was elected as the first African American and first female Ranking Member of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives in December 2010; and Whereas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson has served as Chairwoman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives since 2019: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Eddie Bernice Johnson Black Women in Science and Technology Month ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 232 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 16, 2021 RESOLUTION Requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of House Joint Resolution 17.

That an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, shall be required on final passage of House Joint Resolution 17.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 237 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2021 Ms. Lofgren submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Whereas Nowruz marks the traditional Iranian New Year, which originated in ancient Persia, and dates back more than 3,000 years; Whereas Nowruz, meaning a New Day , occurs on the vernal equinox and celebrates the arrival of spring; Whereas Nowruz symbolizes a time of renewal and community, it harkens the departure from the trials and tribulations of the previous year, and it brings hope for the New Year; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by nearly 300,000,000 Iranians and other peoples all over the world, including in the United States, Iran, and other countries in Central Asia, South Asia, the Caucasus, Crimea, and the Balkan region; Whereas Nowruz is celebrated by Iranian Americans of all backgrounds, including those with Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrian, and nonreligious backgrounds; Whereas Nowruz serves to remind the United States of the many lasting contributions of the Persian civilization to the world and the noteworthy impact of Iranian Americans to the social and economic fabric of society in the United States; Whereas Iranian Americans continue to make contributions in all sectors of American public life, including as government, military, and law enforcement officials working to uphold the Constitution of the United States and to protect all people in the United States; Whereas Iranian Americans maintain strong ties to the people of Iran and desire to see a democratic Iran that respects human rights; Whereas Congress supports the Iranian people’s right to freedom of expression and speech; and Whereas Nowruz embodies the tradition that each individual’s thinking, speaking, and conduct should always be virtuous, and the ideal of compassion for our fellow human beings regardless of ethnicity or religion, and connects the Persian New Year to the values of human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz; (2) expresses its appreciation for the contributions of Iranian Americans to society in the United States in observance of Nowruz; (3) recognizes the hopes and aspirations of all people, including the people of Iran, for human rights and religious tolerance as embodied in the spirit of Nowruz; (4) commends the observance of the Nowruz holiday in both the United States and Iran, and strongly supports the right of all Iranians to exercise freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and freedom of speech; and (5) wishes Iranian Americans and the people of Iran and all those who observe this holiday a prosperous new year.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 238 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2021 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Reform in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Reform (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $27,477,742 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $13,738,871 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $13,738,871 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 239 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2021 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez (for herself, Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Gomez , and Mr. Meeks ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence.

Whereas the region of Bengal in South Asia is home to an ancient civilization with a rich cultural and literary tradition; Whereas the 1947 partition of India created an East Bengal province, which became part of Pakistan, and in 1954, as part of the One-Unit program, East Bengal became East Pakistan; Whereas, in December 1970, Pakistan held its first election, and despite East Pakistan winning a majority of seats in Parliament, the West Pakistan-based military leadership refused to cede power to the majority and instead imposed martial law in East Pakistan; Whereas, on March 26, 1971, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman declared Bangladesh’s independence from West Pakistan; Whereas, in December 1971, following a nine-month long war that resulted in millions of displaced people and deaths, the Pakistani Army surrendered to Indian and Bangladeshi allied forces; Whereas, on February 14, 1972, the late Senator Edward Kennedy at a speech at Dhaka University said, The struggle of the people of Bangladesh . . . evokes the greatest memories of our past and exemplifies a shared love of freedom with the American people; and Whereas, in August 2017, citing parallels between the displacement of Bengalis during the 1971 war, the Government of Bangladesh accepted more than 700,000 Rohingya refugees fleeing genocide in Burma: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the people of Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of their independence; (2) recognizes the historical significance of this milestone to those of Bangladeshi heritage; (3) recognizes the courage of freedom fighters in the struggle for independence and democracy; (4) expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Bangladesh are committed; and (5) recognizes the contributions of Bangladesh for hosting Rohingya refugees fleeing genocide in Burma.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 242 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 16, 2021 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Payne , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Allred , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mrs. Hayes , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Clark of Massachusetts , Mr. Hastings , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. San Nicolas , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Norton , Ms. Adams , Ms. Bass , Mr. Sires , Mr. Soto , Mr. Pocan , and Mr. Carson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.

Whereas colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the third-most common cancer in the United States for men and women combined, and the second leading cause of cancer death; Whereas this disease takes the lives of more than 50,000 people each year; Whereas the rate of CRC is 24 percent higher among Black men and is 19 percent higher among Black women than compared to non-Hispanic Whites; Whereas the rate of CRC death is 47 percent higher among Black men and is 34 percent higher among Black women than compared to non-Hispanic Whites; Whereas CRC is the third-leading cause of cancer death in both Black men and women in the United States; Whereas deaths from colorectal cancer among people younger than 55 have increased one percent per year from 2008 to 2017; Whereas the tragic death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman from colorectal cancer has catalyzed more conversation about CRC’s impact on the Black community; Whereas getting screened for CRC is highly recommended at age 50, and currently the United States Preventive Services Task Force is considering a recommendation to lower the age at which people should first get screened to 45; and Whereas CRC has a 90-percent survival rate when caught at the earliest stage and there are many screening methods available: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the deadly impact colorectal cancer has to the American people; (2) acknowledges the racial disparity that the Black community faces when dealing with colorectal cancer; (3) encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue and expand their work to identify those factors that result in the colorectal racial screening disparity and develop effective strategies to reduce and ultimately eliminate racial disparities in colorectal screening; (4) encourages everyone get colorectal cancer screening when recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (5) encourages the United States Preventive Services Task Force to finalize its recommendation that screening begin at 45 years of age and provide special recommendations that highlight the impact colorectal cancer has on the Black community; and (6) urges State health plans to quickly adopt new measures to cover colorectal screenings for individuals at a lower age, with special consideration for the Black community and all those at higher risk for colorectal cancer.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 243 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. McCarthy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Removing a certain Member from a certain committee of the House of Representatives.

Whereas Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Christopher Wray said in July 2020 that Beijing is engaged in a highly sophisticated malign foreign influence campaign that involves subversive, undeclared, criminal, or coercive attempts to sway our government’s policies, distort our country's public discourse, and undermine confidence in our democratic processes and values ; Whereas Representative Eric Swalwell has not denied public reporting that a suspected Chinese intelligence operative helped raise money for Representative Swalwell’s political campaigns and facilitated the potential assignment of interns into Representative Swalwell’s offices; Whereas Representative Swalwell has not denied other troublesome elements of public reporting; Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides, A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House. ; and Whereas Representative Eric Swalwell should be removed from his committee assignment in light of conduct he has exhibited: Now, therefore, be it

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, removed from the following committee of the House of Representatives: Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence: Mr. Swalwell of California.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 244 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 17, 2021 RESOLUTION Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Bishop of Georgia.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 247 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. Gooden of Texas (for himself, Mr. McCarthy , Mr. Allred , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Babin , Mr. Brady , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Castro of Texas , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Doggett , Ms. Escobar , Mr. Fallon , Mrs. Fletcher , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Granger , Mr. Green of Texas , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Jackson , Ms. Johnson of Texas , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Roy , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Taylor , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Vela , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Williams of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright and commending him for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.

Whereas Congressman Ronald Jack Wright was a sixth-generation Texan, a loving father and husband, a loyal friend, and a committed public servant to the people of the 6th Congressional District of Texas and north Texas; Whereas Mr. Wright was a constant presence in the Arlington and Tarrant County community, being honored with several civic awards and distinctions for his work in the community, such as helping found and run the Arlington Night Shelter, and founding the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, which has granted over $25,000,000 to his hometown community; Whereas Mr. Wright served on the Arlington City Council from 2000 to 2008, the last 4 years of which he served as Mayor Pro Tempore of Arlington; Whereas, while serving on the Arlington City Council, Mr. Wright was the District Director for Congressman Joe Barton from 2000 to 2009 and was Congressman Barton’s Chief of Staff from 2009 to 2011; Whereas Mr. Wright was appointed Tax Assessor-Collector for Tarrant County in 2011 and was elected to a full term by voters in 2012 and was reelected to the position in 2016; Whereas Mr. Wright was elected in November 2018 and sworn in to serve as Representative of the 6th Congressional District of Texas in January 2019, where he was known by his constituents, colleagues, and staff as a warm-hearted, compassionate man, a conservative statesman, and a beacon of strength; and Whereas Congressman Wright passed away on February 7, 2021, and it is fitting that the United States House of Representatives recognize him for his career and contributions toward public service, the people of Texas, and the American people: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright; (2) extends its condolences to the wife and family of Ron Wright; and (3) commends Ron Wright for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 248 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. LaHood submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 28, 2021, through April 3, 2021, as National Cleaning Week .

Whereas more than 800,000 businesses in the United States cleaning service industry employ 3,500,000 workers to keep our businesses, hotels, hospitals, schools, public buildings, and homes clean; Whereas cleaning and disinfection are an investment in protecting human health and safety; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stresses the importance of properly cleaning and disinfecting to protect against SARS–CoV–2, the virus that causes COVID–19, and other infectious diseases; Whereas ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association, found that routine cleaning and disinfection reduce the number of surfaces contaminated by viruses by 62 percent and thereby significantly reduce the rate of transmission of infectious diseases; Whereas manufacturers and distributors have worked 24/7 to produce and deliver critical cleaning and hygiene products throughout the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas essential frontline cleaning professionals have worked tirelessly to combat the spread of COVID–19 since the onset of this pandemic; and Whereas the cleaning industry has been essential in responding to those who need effective and deep cleaning to combat the spread of COVID–19 and equipment to help them transition to virtual workspaces: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the commitment and essential services provided by the cleaning industry in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions; and (2) supports the designation of National Cleaning Week to continue to promote safe and clean environments at work, in schools, and at home.