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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2021 Mr. Cicilline (for himself and Mrs. Kim of California ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called honor killings in Iran, and for other purposes.

Whereas Alireza Fazeli Monfared, a 20-year-old citizen of Iran, reportedly was brutally murdered by relatives on May 4, 2021, in a rural village near Ahvaz, Iran; Whereas Mr. Monfared’s murder was reportedly perpetrated as an honor killing because Mr. Monfared identified as a gay man; Whereas the denial of fundamental freedoms and the equal protection of the law on any basis, including sexual orientation, is contrary to international human rights conventions, including the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; Whereas Iran’s failure to adequately dissuade the abhorrent practice of honor killings has led to the murders of women, girls, and other vulnerable populations deprived of agency and justice; Whereas officials in Iran do not uniformly prosecute honor killings under its qisas legal system and, when prosecutions do occur, penalties are often significantly reduced, or prosecutions are dismissed at the insistence of family members of the charged; Whereas Iran does not publish official statistics on the number of suspected honor killings thus likely severely undercounting the number of instances in which these murders take place; and Whereas Iran offers no public reports or statistics related to the prosecutions of those responsible for honor killings , leaving the illegality of such killings unclear, and failing to provide accountability for repeated instances of honor killings in the country: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the murder of Mr. Alireza Fazali Monfared was an abhorrent crime that should be thoroughly investigated and fully prosecuted; (2) the practice of honor killings in Iran, which has claimed the lives of women, girls, gay men, persons that identify as transgender, and members of other vulnerable populations, is a violation of internationally recognized human rights; and (3) the Secretary of State, like-minded allied and partner countries, and the United Nations should— (A) publicly rebuke Iran for its failure to comprehensively address the practice of honor killings ; (B) support independent efforts to document honor killings and other human rights violations in Iran; and (C) condemn Iranian human rights abuses against vulnerable populations, including abuses based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender expression.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 502 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 25, 2021 Mr. Weber of Texas (for himself, Ms. Herrell , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Babin , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Brady , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Jackson , Ms. Van Duyne , Ms. Granger , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Taylor , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Perry , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Arrington , and Mr. Fallon ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , 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 Recognizing the border crisis as a threat to national security and supporting Governor Greg Abbott’s initiative in completing the border wall.

Whereas, in March 2021, the number of unaccompanied children illegally crossing the United States-Mexico border increased from 18,096 to 47,642, resulting in a 163-percent increase over March 2020; Whereas, in March 2021, the number of families that illegally crossed the border increased from 40,548 to 92,308, resulting in a 128-percent increase over March 2020; Whereas, in March 2021, the number of single adults that illegally crossed the border increased from 132,806 to 410,460, resulting in a 209-percent increase over March 2020; Whereas, in January 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) took 78,442 migrants into custody, followed by an apprehension of 101,117 in February, 173,337 in March, and 178,854 in April; Whereas illegal crossings so far in fiscal year 2021 are on track to be the highest recorded in 20 years; Whereas 90 percent of the narcotics that enter the United States come across the southern border; Whereas, so far in fiscal year 2021, CBP has seized 176,517 pounds of marijuana, 119,450 pounds of methamphetamine, 19,312 pounds of cocaine, and 7,039 pounds of fentanyl at the southern border; Whereas CBP has seized more fentanyl so far in fiscal year 2021 than in all of fiscal year 2020; Whereas the House of Representatives, under Democratic leadership, has failed to adequately respond to the crisis at the southern border; Whereas the Federal Government’s inaction has directly impacted Texas, leading Governor Greg Abbott to pursue Texas’ own border wall to ensure the safety of the State; and Whereas, while Texas and other southern border States are merely the front line, illegal immigration is a problem that affects every State, regardless of proximity to the border, and requires the attention and action of all Governors: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the increasingly flagrant disregard for border security; (2) realizes the status quo is unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous; (3) commits to addressing the border security crisis faced by the United States; (4) supports Governor Greg Abbott’s initiative to complete the border wall in Texas; and (5) calls upon other border State Governors to follow suit in their States.
I 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 508 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 30, 2021 RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

That during further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes, pursuant to section 6 of House Resolution 504— (a) after debate, each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to subsection (b) shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before the question is put thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (b) it shall be in order at any time after debate for the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of, and such amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. 2. All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in subsection (b) of the first section of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July. 4. The provisions of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ) shall not apply during the remainder of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress to a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. 5. House Resolution 188, agreed to March 8, 2021 (as most recently amended by House Resolution 403, agreed to May 18, 2021), is amended by striking July 1, 2021 each place it appears and inserting (in each instance) July 30, 2021 .

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 25 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 508 [Report No. 117–75] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2021 Mr. DeSaulnier , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-Aid Highways, Highway Safety Programs, and Transit Programs, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

That during further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3684) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes, pursuant to section 6 of House Resolution 504— (a) after debate, each further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to subsection (b) shall be considered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, may be withdrawn by the proponent at any time before the question is put thereon, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (b) it shall be in order at any time after debate for the chair of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of, and such amendments en bloc shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. 2. All points of order against the further amendments printed in the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in subsection (b) of the first section of this resolution are waived. 3. It shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider concurrent resolutions providing for adjournment during the month of July. 4. The provisions of section 202 of the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1622 ) shall not apply during the remainder of the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress to a joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020. 5. House Resolution 188, agreed to March 8, 2021 (as most recently amended by House Resolution 403, agreed to May 18, 2021), is amended by striking July 1, 2021 each place it appears and inserting (in each instance) July 30, 2021 .

June 29, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 509 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 29, 2021 Mr. Posey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing a Space Coast Symbol of Kindness and urging acts of kindness throughout our Nation.

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

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Kindness is Daily Sunshine Resolution or the KIDS Resolution . 2. Expressing support for the recognition of the Symbol of Kindness The House of Representatives expresses support for the recognition of the Symbol of Kindness created by the students of the transitional kindergarten of Tropical Elementary School, Brevard County, Florida.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 511 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 30, 2021 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to 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 Financial Services: Mr. Sessions (to rank immediately after Mr. Lucas).

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 514 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Mrs. Demings , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Deutch , Mr. Dunn , Mr. Crist , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Soto , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Donalds , and Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing deep regret of the announcement of the death of the distinguished Frederick Stephen Humphries, former president of Florida A&M University and Tennessee State University.

Whereas Frederick Stephen Humphries was born in Apalachicola, Florida; Whereas Frederick Stephen Humphries graduated from Florida A&M University with a bachelor of science in chemistry and the University of Pittsburgh with a Ph.D. in physical chemistry; Whereas Frederick Stephen Humphries served his country in the United States Army Security Agency from 1957 to 1959, where he was commissioned as the first Black officer of the Army Intelligence Branch; Whereas Frederick Stephen Humphries served as the president of two historically Black colleges for a cumulative of 27 years; Whereas Frederick Stephen Humphries served as the eighth president of Florida A&M University from 1985 to 2001; Whereas Frederick Stephen Humphries was appointed by President Bill Clinton to the White House Advisory Committee on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in 1994; Whereas Frederick Stephen Humphries became the president and CEO of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, an advocating organization for historically Black colleges and universities; and Whereas, as an educator, Frederick Stephen Humphries was known for his ability to unify and propel students forward: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the distinguished Frederick Stephen Humphries, former president of Florida A&M University and Tennessee State University; (2) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of the deceased; and (3) when it adjourns today, will stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the dignified Frederick Stephen Humphries.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 515 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mrs. Lesko (for herself, Mr. Rutherford , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , Mr. Crist , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Granger , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Buck , Mr. O'Halleran , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Peters , Mr. Long , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Wittman , Mr. Guest , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Cole , Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Case , Mrs. Bustos , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Moolenaar , Ms. Titus , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Katko , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. DesJarlais , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Curtis , Mrs. Trahan , Mr. Bentz , Mr. Davidson , and Mrs. Fischbach ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Honoring NASA suppliers for the work they are doing on the Artemis missions.

Whereas NASA missions are critical to the United States national economy, fueling new industries and technologies, supporting job growth, and furthering the demand for a highly skilled workforce; Whereas NASA suppliers are continuing America’s journey of discovery by developing space technologies and building the next-generation spacecraft and ground systems operations to facilitate missions into deep space; Whereas all 50 States have NASA suppliers making a contribution to the success of NASA’s Artemis program by working to establish a sustainable human presence at the Moon, and will send the first woman and next man back to the Moon; Whereas NASA suppliers have generated more than $64,300,000,000 in total economic output during fiscal year 2019; Whereas NASA suppliers have supported more than 312,000 jobs nationwide contributing to the work on the Orion, the SLS rocket, and the lunar spaceport at Kennedy Space Center; Whereas NASA suppliers have generated an estimated $7,000,000,000 in Federal, State, and local taxes throughout the United States; Whereas thousands of NASA suppliers will serve communities through their work by supplying critical and necessary skills contributing to the success between science, robotics, and human exploration that is necessary for progress; and Whereas NASA suppliers work with and help advance our world-leading space exploration program, through using small businesses and creating local jobs: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors NASA suppliers for the work they are doing on the Artemis missions.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 516 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 30, 2021 Mr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Clarke of New York , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mrs. Lawrence , Mrs. McBath , Ms. Norton , Ms. Pressley , and Mrs. Watson Coleman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of July 2021 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

Whereas fibroids may cause significant morbidity through their presence in the uterus and pelvic cavity, causing significant pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, reproductive dysfunction, miscarriages, and even infertility; Whereas the pain, discomfort, stress, and other physical and emotional symptoms of living with fibroids may significantly interfere with a woman’s quality of life, compromising her ability to function normally, work, or care for her family, and may lead to more severe health and wellness issues; Whereas uterine fibroids are the most prevalent medical condition affecting women, with an estimated 30 percent of women developing a uterine fibroid by age 35, and 80 percent of women developing a uterine fibroid by age 50; Whereas the exact number of affected women is unknown, as early detection and diagnosis are difficult because only 1 out of 4 women who have a uterine fibroid exhibit symptoms severe enough to require treatment; Whereas the overall incidence of uterine fibroids is estimated to disproportionately impact Black and Hispanic women, who also experience more severe symptoms, resulting in an incidence rate that is 3 times greater in women with Black ancestry and 2 times greater in Hispanic women compared to Caucasian women; Whereas a hysterectomy, or removal of the uterus, is among the most common surgical treatments for uterine fibroids, and more than 200,000 hysterectomies are performed each year to treat uterine fibroids, at an estimated annual cost of more than $2,000,000,000; Whereas uterine fibroids were estimated to cost the United States $5,900,000,000 to $34,400,000,000 annually with an estimated annual lost work cost of $1,600,000,000 to $17,200,000,000 through absenteeism and short-term disability in women ages 25 to 54; and Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on uterine fibroids prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of July each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the disparity in incidence rates for Black and Hispanic uterine fibroid patients; (3) recognizes the need for greater research, treatment, and care options regarding uterine leiomyoma; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 518 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Mrs. Lawrence (for herself, Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Adams , Mr. San Nicolas , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Cicilline , and Mr. Langevin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Postal Service and recognizing their service to the United States of America.

Whereas the Continental Congress appointed Benjamin Franklin to be the first Postmaster General in 1775; Whereas the Postal Service is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of the United States of America; Whereas the Postal Service is entirely self-sufficient, receiving no tax dollars for operating expenses; Whereas the United States Post Office Department was created by the Postal Service Act in 1792; Whereas the Post Office Department was officially recognized as a Cabinet Department between 1872 and 1971; Whereas the United States Post Office Department was reorganized into the United States Postal Service by the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970; Whereas the United States Postal Service first began operations on July 1, 1971; Whereas President Richard Nixon proclaimed July 1, 1971, as National Postal Service Day ; Whereas, for more than two centuries, the Postal Service has delivered parcels across the country; Whereas the Postal Service processes nearly 430,000,000 pieces of mail each day and handles 43 percent of the world’s mail volume; Whereas the Postal Service serves over 161,000,000 addresses in the United States, covering every State, city, and town; Whereas the Postal Service operates over 34,000 retail locations around the country; Whereas the Postal Service employs more than 600,000 dedicated workers, including 73,000 veterans; Whereas the Postal Service routinely has one of the highest approval ratings of any agency or entity in the Federal Government; and Whereas the dedicated employees of the Postal Service exemplified their service to this country during the COVID–19 pandemic, serving as a critical lifeline for Americans: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the United States Postal Service 50th Anniversary Resolution or the USPS 50th Anniversary Resolution . 2. USPS 50th Anniversary That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Postal Service; (2) recognizes the United States Postal Service for the critical role it plays in connecting Americans across the country and around the globe; and (3) applauds the employees of the United States Postal Service for their dedication and service to the country.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 519 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Mr. Cloud (for himself, Mr. Perry , Mr. Babin , and Mr. Budd ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the chair of a select commission established in the legislative branch to report each line item expense to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

1. Legislative branch select commission budget outlays (a) In general Clause 2 of rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (l) The Clerk shall make information received under clause 6(f) of rule X with respect to the budget outlays of a select commission established in the legislative branch available to the public on a Government website in a searchable, sortable, and downloadable format as soon as possible after it is received. . (b) Reporting requirement Clause 6 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (f) Not later than 60 days after the date a select commission is established in the legislative branch, and every 30 days thereafter, the chair of the commission shall submit to the Clerk a report that, with respect to each line item expense incurred by the commission to carry out the duties of such commission— (1) documents the date and amount of each outlay; and (2) includes a copy of the receipt for each outlay. .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 520 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Mr. Foster submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making a determination and authorization pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section regarding the enlistment in the Armed Forces of an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 521 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Mr. Foster (for himself, Ms. Newman , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Casten , and Ms. Schakowsky ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Congratulating and honoring Argonne National Laboratory for achieving 75 years of scientific excellence.

Whereas, in 2021, Argonne National Laboratory celebrates the 75th anniversary of the date on which the laboratory was chartered on July, 1, 1946; Whereas, Argonne accelerates science and technology by empowering pivotal discoveries, supporting innovative collaborations, and managing powerful facilities and tools, all of which help drive the prosperity and security of the United States; Whereas, Argonne pioneered the peaceful use of nuclear energy starting in 1942, revolutionized medical diagnostic tools with the first ultrasound in 1957, designed safer energy sources such as the Integral Fast Reactor in 1982, and drove electric vehicle development with nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide cathode battery in 2001; Whereas, Argonne manages for the Department of Energy’s five offices of science user facilities and one office of nuclear energy facility, serving approximately 6,700 researchers from across the country and around the world; Whereas development of advanced energy storage technology at Argonne will assist the United States achieve the goal of a carbon-neutral economy by 2050; Whereas Argonne will help maintain the scientific leadership of the United States with the upgrade of the Advanced Photon Source and installation of the Aurora exascale supercomputer; Whereas research of quantum information science at Argonne will increase communication advancements and create new economic and national security opportunities; Whereas domestic and international industry come to Argonne to collaborate with its diverse, world-class community of talent on cutting-edge science and technology; Whereas, over 475 students annually pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics internships at Argonne, which is contributing to the next generation of scientists and engineers for the United States; and Whereas Argonne has a distinguished legacy of discovery upon which it continues to build future innovations: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates and honors Argonne National Laboratory on the 75th anniversary of the laboratory; and (2) wishes the laboratory continued success in helping the people of the United States unlock new scientific and technological frontiers that secure its energy future.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 522 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 1, 2021 Mr. Murphy of North Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of July as National Independence and Veterans Appreciation Month .

Whereas, on July 4, the United States observes Independence Day as a national holiday to mark the anniversary of the Second Continental Congress adopting the Declaration of Independence in 1776; Whereas the month of July helps to commemorate the United States’ original 13 colonies formally separating and declaring independence from Great Britain; Whereas, since the founding of this Nation, our country’s servicemembers and veterans have fought valiantly and selflessly to protect the freedoms granted by the Declaration of Independence as well as the United States Constitution; Whereas veterans and all servicemembers should be commended and celebrated for their acts of bravery throughout our Nation’s history; and Whereas the month of July serves as a time to salute and honor veterans who have fought and served for the United States of America: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of National Independence and Veterans Appreciation Month .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 523 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 9, 2021 Mr. Emmer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending.

1. Purpose The purpose of this resolution is to provide Government spending transparency to the American people. 2. Rules Amendment (a) Clause 4(a) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (5) (A) The Committee on Appropriations shall maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. Such data shall— (i) cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year; and (ii) be kept up-to-date and provided on the public website of the committee in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format. (B) As used in this subparagraph, the term category of spending includes— (i) section 302(a) allocations and section 302(b) suballocations and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, program, or other line item in any appropriation Act; and (ii) discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, and program as set forth in budget proposals of the Presidents submitted under section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. . (b) The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect immediately before noon on January 3, 2022.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 529 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2021 Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Mr. Diaz-Balart , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mrs. Wagner , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Chabot , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Womack , Mr. Norman , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Steube , Mr. Crawford , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Brooks , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Cline , Mr. Mast , Mr. Duncan , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Schweikert , Mrs. Steel , Ms. Stefanik , Miss González-Colón , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Kinzinger , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Posey , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mr. Budd , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Hill , Mr. Roy , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Owens , Mrs. Hartzler , Ms. Cheney , Mr. Valadao , Mr. McCaul , Mrs. Bice of Oklahoma , Mr. Issa , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Gimenez , and Mr. Zeldin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Standing with the Cuban people and their struggle for freedom, democracy, and human rights.

Whereas the Cuban people have suffered under an authoritarian Communist regime in Cuba since 1959; Whereas the Communist regime in Cuba has advanced a violent system of censorship, detention, torture and murder of political opponents, repression of pro-Democracy efforts, and severe restrictions on movement and emigration; and Whereas the Cuban people are entitled to a representative government that fundamentally respects freedom, democracy, and human rights: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives stands in solidarity with the people of Cuba and their fight to achieve freedom, democracy, and human rights.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 531 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 13, 2021 Mr. Westerman (for himself, Mr. Hill , Mr. Womack , and Mr. Crawford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research.

Whereas, in 1971, President Richard Nixon established the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) in Jefferson, Arkansas, as a part of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to provide scientific proof that United States consumers are protected from toxic chemicals, drugs, and other agents and otherwise determine safe levels of substances when appropriate; Whereas the FDA is responsible for regulating the Nation’s domestically produced and imported food, cosmetics, drugs, vaccines, blood, biologics, medical devices, radiation-emitting products, animal and veterinary products, and tobacco products, as well as overseeing the safety of every American life and more than $1 trillion worth of consumer goods, which are estimated to include $466 billion in food sales, $275 billion in drugs, $60 billion in cosmetics, and $18 billion in vitamin supplements; Whereas the NCTR is a research institution with more than one million square feet of facilities, with 123 laboratories across 30 buildings in Jefferson, Arkansas, with 680 employees who reside in 17 counties across Arkansas, and contributes approximately $70 million to the local, State, and national economies, including investments of approximately $10 million annually via construction, maintenance, and renovation projects that stimulate the local economy; Whereas, in 2011, the FDA and the State of Arkansas composed a framework for a formal working relationship to foster stronger partnerships, leverage vital resources, and operate collaboratively to promote efficiency that has been continually renewed and supported by both parties; Whereas the NCTR has a long history of providing scientific advice and training to researchers in government, academia, and industry at local, State, national, and international levels, exemplified by training Ph.D. candidates and other researchers from Arkansas universities, collaborating with Arkansas university researchers, and providing millions of dollars in funding for Arkansas university research; Whereas the mutual benefits between the NCTR and the State of Arkansas can only continue if the NCTR remains robustly supported by the Federal Government; Whereas the benefits of the NCTR were heightened during the COVID–19 emergency when the Director of the NCTR, Dr. William Slikker, worked with the State to rapidly provide critical COVID–19 testing equipment to the Arkansas Department of Health; and Whereas the NCTR will hold a 50th anniversary celebration on August 11, 2021, in Jefferson, Arkansas: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research and recognizes the significance of its contributions and its relationship with the State of Arkansas.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 532 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 16, 2021 Mr. Gaetz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Commemorating the 200th birthday of Escambia County, one of two original counties in Florida.

Whereas Escambia County is celebrating its 200th birthday and has an expansive and rich history to be commemorated; Whereas Escambia County was first inhabited by Spanish settlers 450 years ago, making it the oldest European settlement in the United States; Whereas Escambia County was the first of two counties established on July 21, 1821, after Spain ceded Florida to the United States; Whereas Escambia County was originally populated by American Indian Tribes, including the Hackshaw Indian Tribe which was originally located on Pensacola Bay; Whereas Spanish explorers established four colonies in Pensacola Bay which were either destroyed by invaders or hurricanes that ravaged the settlements before the final colony of San Miguel de Panzacola was established in modern, downtown Pensacola; Whereas after Spain ceded Florida to the United States, Governor Andrew Jackson established a government that enabled Escambia County to prosper and play a vital role in the fabric of American cultural elements through its newspapers, circuses, and health care; and Whereas Escambia County has commemorated this history with a five-month-long educational celebration and time capsule that will memorialize the heritage of Escambia and act as a memorial to its current historical era: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives commemorates the 200th birthday of Escambia County.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 537 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 19, 2021 Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit the eligibility for nomination to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives to Members and Members-elect of the House.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Mandating that being an Elected Member Be an Essential Requirement for Speakership Resolution or the MEMBERS Resolution . 2. Limiting eligibility for nomination to Speaker to Members and Members-elect Rule I of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Eligibility for nomination to serve as Speaker 13. An individual is not eligible to be nominated to serve as Speaker unless the individual is a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner (or, in the case of a nomination made prior to the beginning of the Congress in which the individual would serve as Speaker, is a Member-elect, Delegate-elect, or Resident Commissioner-elect). .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 546 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York (for herself, Ms. DeLauro , and Ms. Matsui ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Women’s National Soccer Team and the United States Men’s National Soccer Team should receive equal pay for equal work.

Whereas the achievement of women and girls in sports is a powerful way to teach leadership and life skills and to provide female role models for young women as leaders; Whereas the United States Women’s National Soccer Team has raised the profile of the game of soccer in the United States, and its players have become role models for women’s achievements in sports worldwide; Whereas, over the last 30 years, the United States Women’s National Soccer Team has won more World Cup titles and more Olympic gold medals than any other men’s or women’s soccer team in the world; Whereas the United States Women’s National Soccer Team holds numerous world records, including— (1) the most goals in a single Women’s World Cup match; (2) the most goals in a single Women’s World Cup tournament; (3) the most total wins in Women’s World Cup history; and (4) the largest margin of victory in one match in either men’s or women’s World Cup history; Whereas the United States Women’s National Soccer Team generates as much or more revenue for the United States Soccer Federation as does the United States Men’s National Soccer Team; Whereas overall game viewership over time for the United States Women’s National Soccer Team exceeds that of the United States Men’s National Soccer Team; Whereas, despite their unprecedented success and excellence in the sport, members of the United States Women’s National Soccer Team earn significantly less compared to their counterparts performing the same job on the United States Men’s National Soccer Team; and Whereas the principle of gender equity should be espoused and promoted by all public and private actors, and individuals of all genders should earn the same pay for the same work: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Women’s National Soccer Team and the United States Men’s National Soccer Team should receive equal pay, including third-party prize money and any other form of remuneration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 549 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 21, 2021 Ms. Wilson of Florida (for herself and Mr. Meeks ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the assassination of the Haitian President, and urging United States and global support of Haitian-led solutions.

Whereas, on July 7, 2021, Haitian President Jovenel Moise was assassinated, and his wife was critically wounded at their home in Port-au-Prince; Whereas, prior to this heinous attack, Haiti was already mired in a series of crises, including growing political unrest, poverty, and a threefold increase in kidnappings; Whereas Haiti has long been one of the most vulnerable nations in the Western Hemisphere; Whereas over 1,000,000 persons of Haitian descent live throughout the United States; Whereas Haiti’s stability has significant economic and security implications for the United States and the region; Whereas the close proximity of Haiti to the shores of the United States, in conjunction with the common bond of mutual values and commitment to democracy, ensures lasting comity of nations and continued trade and diplomatic relations; and Whereas Haiti, the only republic to rise from a successful slave rebellion, inspires pride, solidarity, and self-reliance: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) joins with President Biden in extending the condolences of the American people to the people of Haiti, First Lady Martine Moise, and the Moise family on the tragic loss of President Jovenel Moise; (2) condemns, in the strongest terms, the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise on July 7, 2021, and supports United States contributions to the investigation of this heinous act and efforts to bring the persons responsible to justice; (3) supports negotiations between Haiti’s political actors and civil society to conduct free and fair elections and charter a path back to democratic rule; (4) urges President Biden and the Haitian Government to engage Haitian civil society and not rush to hold elections without ensuring that the proper conditions are met; (5) urges President Biden to oppose Haitian elections until a legitimate provisional electoral council, with the support of Haitian civil society, is constitutionally formed; (6) urges President Biden to refrain from deploying United States troops to Haiti; and (7) recognizes that solutions to the current crises should not be imposed from abroad and that Haitian civil society and the Haitian diaspora must play a central role in restoring faith in the Haitian Government and charting a path to free and fair elections when possible.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 551 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 22, 2021 Mr. Phillips (for himself, Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Ryan , and Mr. Kelly of Mississippi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of August 1, 2021, as Gold Star Children’s Day .

Whereas the recognition of Gold Star Families in the United States dates back to World War I, when the families of fallen service members displayed a service flag in the window of their homes with a gold star; Whereas in 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law legislation declaring Gold Star Mother’s Day, a national observance honoring the mothers of fallen service members annually on the last Sunday of September; Whereas since 2010, the Senate has honored Gold Star Spouses by resolution annually on April 5, recognizing the unique sacrifices made by spouses of fallen service members; Whereas thousands of sons and daughters of military families have lost mothers or fathers who served in the Armed Forces and also deserve national recognition for the burden and legacy they carry; and Whereas no date has existed to specifically recognize the children of fallen service members of the United States as part of a national debt of gratitude that the people of the United States owe to the service members who sacrificed all in protecting the freedom of the United States and the people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Gold Star Children’s Day ; (2) honors the sacrifices and hardships of the children of fallen service members; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Children’s Day in support of children of the fallen men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States.