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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 349 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 22, 2021 Mrs. Trahan (for herself, Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Soto , Mr. Suozzi , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Trone , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Dean , Ms. Jacobs of California , Ms. Spanberger , Ms. Kuster , Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Pappas , Mr. McKinley , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Rutherford , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Yarmuth , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Auchincloss , Mr. Amodei , Mr. Carbajal , and Ms. Clark of Massachusetts ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals of Overdose Awareness Day by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on all Federal buildings the 31st day of August each year.

Whereas more than 750,000 individuals in the United States have died from a drug overdose since 1999; Whereas substance use disorder and drug overdose affect all socioeconomic groups, racial and ethnic groups, geographical regions, and ages; Whereas substance use disorder is a chronic disease and recognizing it as such decreases stigma and acknowledges that substance use may be beyond an individual’s control; Whereas overdose deaths are preventable, and lives can be saved through awareness, prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support; Whereas overdose deaths claimed more than 81,000 American lives last year, and the COVID–19 pandemic has contributed to the acceleration of overdose deaths; Whereas communities across the Nation have been pained by substance use disorder through the premature loss of lives and the stigma associated with drug-related fatalities; and Whereas numerous States across the Nation have lowered their State flags in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the recognition of Overdose Awareness Day in the United States of America and that Federal buildings therein be encouraged to lower their flags to half-staff to support awareness of overdoses.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 351 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2021 Mrs. Fischbach submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 11) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 11) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. All points of order against consideration of the joint resolution are waived. The joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution 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 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.J. Res. 11.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 352 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 26, 2021 Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Mr. Gimenez , Ms. Salazar , Mrs. Hinson , Mrs. McClain , Mr. Newhouse , Mrs. Cammack , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mrs. Fischbach , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to defund , disband , dismantle , or abolish the police should be condemned.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the House— (1) recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of law enforcement who keep our communities and our Nation safe; and (2) condemns calls to defund , disband , dismantle , or abolish the police.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 355 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2021 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mrs. Steel , Mr. Correa , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Khanna , Mrs. Kim of California , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , 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 46th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Whereas since 1975, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese have resettled in the United States and built vibrant communities across the United States which contribute to the rich diversity of the Nation; Whereas, on April 30, 1975, the Republic of Vietnam was overthrown by communist forces in an event known as Black April or the Fall of Saigon , which is observed in Vietnamese-American communities across the United States each year; Whereas members of the South Vietnamese military fought side by side with the United States Armed Forces in defense of the ideals of democracy and freedom; Whereas Vietnamese Americans have continuously advocated for freedom and democracy in Vietnam, and spoken out against human rights abuses by the Vietnamese Government; and Whereas Vietnam continues to hold one of the worst records on human rights in the region, violating religious freedom, obstructing press freedom, restricting its own citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly, and detaining prisoners of conscience: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the significance of the 46th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975; (2) honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 46 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam; (3) honors the service of members of the United States Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; (4) honors the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam; and (5) encourages all citizens of the United States to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese-American community, and calling for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 357 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 28, 2021 Mr. Raskin (for himself, Mr. Huffman , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Norton , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , and Mr. McNerney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2021, as a National Day of Reason and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Whereas the application of reason has been the essential precondition for humanity’s extraordinary scientific, medical, technological, and social progress since the modern Enlightenment; Whereas reason provides the vital catalyst for confronting the crises of our day, including the civilizational emergency of climate change, and for cultivating the rule of law, democratic institutions, justice, and peace among nations; Whereas irrationality, magical and conspiratorial thinking, and disbelief in science have undermined the national effort to combat the COVID–19 pandemic, contributing to the deaths of more than 555,000 people in the United States; Whereas reason and science are fundamental to implementing an effective coordinated response to beat the COVID–19 virus, which includes improved social confidence in the safety and efficacy of vaccinations and evidence-based solutions to the inequities exacerbated by the pandemic, and involves the Federal Government, the States, and the scientific and medical communities; Whereas America’s Founders insisted upon the primacy of reason and knowledge in public life, and drafted the Constitution to prevent the official establishment of religion and to protect freedom of thought, speech, and inquiry in civil society; Whereas James Madison, author of the First Amendment and fourth President of the United States, stated that The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty , and Knowledge will forever govern ignorance, and a people who mean to be their own governors, must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives ; and Whereas May 7, 2021, would be an appropriate date to designate as a National Day of Reason : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason ; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to join in observing this day and focusing on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting the welfare of humankind.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 359 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2021 Mr. Burgess (for himself, Mr. Walberg , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Stivers , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Gosar , and Ms. Craig ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Whereas motorcycling is a great American tradition enjoyed by an estimated 30 million people annually, representing approximately 11 percent of the population; Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the transportation mix; Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease congestion while having little impact on our Nation’s transportation infrastructure; Whereas the motorcycling community promotes rider safety education, licensing, and motorcycle awareness; Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to decreasing motorcycle crashes through training and safety education, personal responsibility, and increased public awareness; Whereas approximately 91 percent of motorcycles are operated on highways in conjunction with other vehicles; Whereas motorcyclist deaths occur more frequently than fatalities in passenger vehicles; Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users and will help decrease motorcycle accidents; and Whereas the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encourage riders to be properly licensed, receive training, wear personal protective equipment, and to remind all riders and motorists to always share the road: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month; (2) recognizes the contribution of motorcycles to the transportation mix; (3) encourages motorcycle awareness by all road users; (4) recognizes that motorcyclists have a right to the road and that all motorists should safely share the roadways; (5) encourages rider safety education, training, and proper gear for safe motorcycle operation; and (6) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 362 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2021 Mr. Graves of Missouri (for himself and Mr. Cleaver ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Whereas education and knowledge are the foundation of the current and future strength of the United States; Whereas teachers and other education staff have earned and deserve the respect of their students and communities for their selfless dedication to community service and the futures of the children of the United States; Whereas during these extraordinarily challenging times, teachers and other education staff have stepped up in new ways and new roles to support their communities and their students; Whereas the purposes of National Teacher Appreciation Week, celebrated from May 3, 2021, through May 7, 2021, are— (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of teachers; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the teaching profession; and Whereas students, schools, communities, and a number of organizations representing educators are recognizing the importance of teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) thanks the teachers of the United States; and (2) promotes the profession of teaching and the contributions of educators during this time of crisis by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 364 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2021 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Ryan , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Trone , and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Acknowledging the contributions of America’s addiction professionals and their commitment to delivering evidence-based practice to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies.

Whereas the addiction professional workforce represents more than 100,000 counselors, educators, and other addiction-focused health care professionals; Whereas addiction professionals specialize in prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery support, and education; Whereas addiction professionals work across a wide variety of settings including outpatient care centers, mental health and substance use disorder facilities, general medicine and surgical hospitals, psychiatric and substance use disorder hospitals, private practices, and clinics, as well as prisons, probation agencies, juvenile detention facilities, halfway houses, detoxification centers, and more; Whereas addiction professionals are addressing the full range of substance use disorders in our communities across the prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery continuum, including in the face of the current opioid crisis; and Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic is exacerbating the opioid and substance use epidemics and additional Federal investments are needed to adequately support the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders in communities across the country: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the delivery of evidence-based care for substance use disorder by acknowledging the contributions of addiction professionals and encourages that recognized credentials reflect the requisite knowledge, training, and competencies for delivering quality, effective substance use disorder counseling.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 366 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 23, 2022 RESOLUTION Promoting awareness of motorcyclist profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Whereas motorcycle ridership has continued to increase over time with registrations growing from 3,826,373 in 1997 to 13,158,100 in 2018; Whereas, as of December 31, 2020, the ongoing National Motorcycle Profiling Survey (2015–2020), conducted by the Motorcycle Profiling Project, found that approximately 1/2 of the motorcyclists surveyed felt they had been profiled by law enforcement at least once, and approximately 90 percent of survey participants urge their State and Federal elected officials to legislatively address the issue of motorcyclist profiling; Whereas motorcyclist profiling means the illegal use of the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle-related apparel as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle with or without legal basis under the Constitution of the United States; Whereas complaints surrounding motorcyclist profiling have been cited in all 50 States; Whereas nationwide demonstrations to raise awareness and combat motorcyclist profiling have been held in multiple States; Whereas, in 2011, the State of Washington signed into law legislation stating that the criminal justice training commission shall ensure that issues related to motorcyclist profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered to in-service law enforcement officers in conjunction with existing training regarding profiling; Whereas reported incidents of motorcyclist profiling have dropped approximately 90 percent in the State of Washington since the 2011 legislation was signed into law; and Whereas, as of 2020, Maryland, Louisiana, and Idaho passed laws addressing the issue of motorcyclist profiling: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling; (2) encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcyclist community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcyclist profiling; and (3) urges State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcyclist profiling in written policies and training materials.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 366 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 30, 2021 Mr. Walberg (for himself, Mr. Burgess , Mr. Pocan , and Mrs. Bustos ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Promoting awareness of motorcyclist profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Whereas motorcycle ridership has continued to increase over time with registrations growing from 3,826,373 in 1997 to 13,158,100 in 2018; Whereas, as of December 31, 2020, the ongoing National Motorcycle Profiling Survey (2015–2020), conducted by the Motorcycle Profiling Project, found that approximately 1/2 of the motorcyclists surveyed felt they had been profiled by law enforcement at least once, and approximately 90 percent of survey participants urge their State and Federal elected officials to legislatively address the issue of motorcyclist profiling; Whereas motorcyclist profiling means the illegal use of the fact that a person rides a motorcycle or wears motorcycle-related apparel as a factor in deciding to stop and question, take enforcement action, arrest, or search a person or vehicle with or without legal basis under the Constitution of the United States; Whereas complaints surrounding motorcyclist profiling have been cited in all 50 States; Whereas nationwide demonstrations to raise awareness and combat motorcyclist profiling have been held in multiple States; Whereas, in 2011, the State of Washington signed into law legislation stating that the criminal justice training commission shall ensure that issues related to motorcyclist profiling are addressed in basic law enforcement training and offered to in-service law enforcement officers in conjunction with existing training regarding profiling; Whereas reported incidents of motorcyclist profiling have dropped approximately 90 percent in the State of Washington since the 2011 legislation was signed into law; and Whereas, as of 2020, Maryland, Louisiana, and Idaho passed laws addressing the issue of motorcyclist profiling: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcyclist profiling; (2) encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcyclist community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcyclist profiling; and (3) urges State law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcyclist profiling in written policies and training materials.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 369 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 4, 2021 Mr. Newhouse (for himself, Mr. Armstrong , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Rosendale , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Cole , Mrs. Hinson , and Mr. Johnson of South Dakota ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2021, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls .

Whereas according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some Tribal communities, American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas according to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2017, homicide was the sixth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls under 44 years of age; Whereas approximately 1,500 American Indian and Alaska Native missing persons have been entered into the National Crime Information Center throughout the United States, and approximately 2,700 cases of murder and nonnegligent homicide offenses have been reported to the Federal Government’s Uniform Crime Reporting Program; Whereas, in 2020, Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act were signed into law to address this lack of data and to improve law enforcement coordination to address the number of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women; and Whereas in previous years, May 5 has been designated as the day of remembrance for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls in honor of the birth date of Hanna Harris, a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, who was murdered after being reported missing by her family in Lame Deer, Montana: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls ; (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to— (A) commemorate the lives of missing and murdered American Indian and Alaska Native women whose cases are documented and undocumented in public records and the media; and (B) demonstrate solidarity with the families of victims in light of those tragedies; and (3) recognizes there is more work to be done to address this nationwide crisis.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 374 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2021 Mr. Fallon (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Williams of Texas , and Mr. Burgess ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning the Texas Democratic Party for refusing to denounce racism.

Whereas racism is wholly antithetical to the principles of the United States and should not be harbored or defended by any political party, entity, or leader in the United States of America; Whereas the Texas Democratic Party’s platform claims the party believes in freedom … from discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other improper grounds ; Whereas the Chairman for the Lamar County Democratic Party of Texas, Gary O’Connor, posted a defamatory and racist remark against Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina on Facebook, in which he referred to the Senator from South Carolina as an oreo ; Whereas the term oreo is a well-documented ethnic slur used against people of color; Whereas after multiple opportunities and repeated calls to censure or ask O’Connor to resign, the Democratic Party of Texas has refused to discipline O’Connor or revoke his chairmanship; and Whereas the Democratic Party of Texas has refused to condemn or respond to the racist remark despite numerous opportunities and repeated calls to do so: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns racism in any form; (2) condemns the racist remarks made by Lamar County Democratic Chairman Gary O’Connor against Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina; and (3) condemns the Texas Democratic Party’s refusal to condemn the racist remark made by its Lamar County Chair.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 377 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2021 Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Ms. Salazar , and Mr. Gimenez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning Nicolás Maduro’s regime for its ongoing human rights abuses and crimes against humanity in Venezuela.

Whereas in September 2020, a United Nations mission found that Nicolás Maduro and his regime have carried out thousands of extrajudicial murders of peaceful dissidents and political opponents since Maduro’s rise to power in 2013; Whereas the Maduro regime is currently detaining at least 300 political prisoners in dangerous and inhumane conditions across Venezuela, including in the notorious El Helicoide in Caracas; Whereas the Maduro regime’s security forces continue to engage in torture and sexual abuse of political prisoners and members of their families to stoke terror and repress prodemocracy efforts in Venezuela; Whereas the Maduro regime has increased arbitrary detention and intimidation of journalists, frontline workers, and legislators to silence criticism of the regime’s mishandling of the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas Venezuela’s kleptocratic elite, including the family of Hugo Chavez, possess a fortune estimated at over $4,000,000,000; Whereas the average Venezuelan lost 24 pounds of body weight in 2017 due to widespread poverty and food shortages; Whereas the Maduro regime has consistently restricted the ability of nonprofits and humanitarian aid organizations to assist Venezuelans in need of basic foodstuffs and hygiene items; and Whereas over 5,000,000 of Venezuela’s 32,000,000 people have fled Venezuela as refugees due to the failures and mass human rights violations of the Maduro regime: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns Nicolás Maduro’s regime for its violation of the basic human rights of countless Venezuelans; (2) recognizes that the Maduro regime’s pattern of gross human rights violations amounts to crimes against humanity; (3) supports the people of Venezuela and their fight to achieve freedom and democracy; and (4) calls on President Biden to take substantive action to ensure Maduro’s resignation and a peaceful transition to democracy in Venezuela.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 378 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2021 Mr. Westerman (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Herrera Beutler , and Mr. Kilmer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Celebrating the 149th anniversary of Arbor Day.

Whereas Arbor Day was founded on April 10, 1872, to recognize the importance of planting trees; Whereas Arbor Day is a time to recognize the importance of trees and an opportunity for communities to gather and plant for a greener future; Whereas Arbor Day is observed in all 50 States and across the world; Whereas participating in Arbor Day activities promotes civic participation and highlights the importance of planting and caring for trees and vegetation; Whereas such activities provide an opportunity to convey to future generations the value of land and stewardship; Whereas working forests have contributed to an increase in the number of trees planted in the United States and are sustainably managed, with less than 2 percent of working forests nationally harvested each year; Whereas a key factor in preventing forest conversion and deforestation is keeping forests productive; Whereas working forests are a critical part of a nature-based solution to climate change, and by providing a continuous cycle of growing, harvesting, and replanting, active forest management maximizes the ability to sequester and store carbon and improves forest resilience; Whereas private forests play an important role in conserving at-risk and declining species, and collaborative conservation efforts can benefit species while also helping to keep forests as forests; Whereas sustainably grown wood can be used in a wide variety of resilient infrastructure and building applications—from traditional timber framing to high-tech bridges to high-rise buildings made of mass timber—and as a natural, renewable, and biodegradable material, substituting wood for other materials in buildings and bridges could significantly decrease global carbon emissions; Whereas the Arbor Day Foundation and the Tree City USA program have been committed to greening cities and towns across the country since 1976, and in that time, more than 3,400 communities have made the commitment to becoming a Tree City USA; Whereas Tree City USA communities are home to more than 143,000,000 people in the United States who are dedicated to core standards of sound urban forestry management and who dedicate resources and time to urban forestry initiatives, which helps make their communities and our country a better place to live; Whereas National Arbor Day is observed on the last Friday of April each year; and Whereas April 30, 2021, marks the 149th anniversary of Arbor Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) celebrates the 149th anniversary of Arbor Day; (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Arbor Day; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to participate in National Arbor Day activities.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 379 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 12, 2021 RESOLUTION Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.

That the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois is dismissed.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 15 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 379 [Report No. 117–28] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2021 Ms. Lofgren , from the Committee on House Administration , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.

That the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois is dismissed.

May 11, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 383 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2021 Mr. Moolenaar (for himself and Mrs. Bustos ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Association of Chemical Distributors.

Whereas the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) is celebrating its 50th anniversary and in recognition of the association's successful commitment to placing the highest priority on the health, safety, and security of its members, their employees, communities, and the environment, they are deserving of special public commendation; Whereas, widely recognized as the premier authority for chemical distribution in the United States since 1971, NACD is an international association of chemical distributors and their supply-chain partners whose mission is to enhance and communicate the professionalism and stewardship of the chemical distribution industry; Whereas the chemical distribution industry has made major economic contributions to the Nation, employing over 80,000 people at an average annual wage of $83,700, while delivering valuable products to every industry and sector of the national economy; Whereas NACD has grown to nearly 400-member companies composed of businesses, small and large, which represents more than 85 percent of the chemical distribution capacity in the Nation and 90 percent of the industry's gross revenue; Whereas NACD serves as the leading voice of the chemical distribution industry and works to promote informed legislation and policies for the betterment of industry and innovation; and Whereas the Chemical Educational Foundation, originally founded in 1989, as the NACD Educational Foundation, creates strong, sustainable relationships between schools, communities, and industry partners by providing resources to close the STEM employment gap and improve United States global performance in mathematics and science starting with early science education: Now, therefore, be it

That the National Association of Chemical Distributors be— (1) congratulated upon the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of its inception; (2) commended for its commitment to economic growth, education, safety, and ensuring the safety of chemical handling and distribution; and (3) extended best wishes for continued success in the future.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 384 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 12, 2021 RESOLUTION Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Horsford. Committee on Rules: Mr. Neguse. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Carter of Louisiana, to rank immediately after Ms. Bourdeaux. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Carter of Louisiana.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 388 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 12, 2021 Mr. DesJarlais (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Steube , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Budd , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Perry , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Keller , Mr. Rose , Mr. Aderholt , and Mrs. Miller of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Biden’s gun policies are unconstitutional and should never be approved.

Whereas the right of the people to keep and bear arms is enshrined in our Constitution as the Second Amendment; Whereas our Nation’s Founders believed this right to be fundamental for Americans to protect themselves and the state of freedom; Whereas President Biden has directly attacked this right by issuing numerous Executive orders and calling for stricter gun control policies; Whereas President Biden’s Executive actions on pistol-braced firearms are an unconstitutional attack on Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights; Whereas President Biden’s Executive actions on homemade firearms, such as 3D printed firearm files or unfinished receiver blanks, are an unconstitutional attack on Americans exercising their Second Amendment rights; Whereas President Biden has called for Congress to pass unconstitutional laws requiring background checks on all firearm transfers, unconstitutionally banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines , and holding law-abiding gun manufacturers liable for the acts of criminals; Whereas President Biden’s gun restriction proposals would effectively ban commonly owned firearms and magazines used for lawful purposes; Whereas President Biden’s gun restriction proposals would criminalize private firearm transfers; and Whereas President Biden’s gun restriction proposals would seek to hold gun manufacturers and dealers civilly liable, encouraging abuse of the court system to drive them out of business through meritless litigation: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) it should be the policy of the United States to strengthen the Second Amendment rights of Americans and prevent the potential erosion of these rights; and (2) Congress should never stop fighting to protect the Second Amendment.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 393 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2021 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Carson , Ms. Omar , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Rush , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Pascrell , and Ms. Chu ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began on the evening of Monday, April 12, 2021, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon; Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until the evening of Wednesday, May 12, 2021, with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr; Whereas Eid al-Fitr begins each year with the sighting of the new moon, signifying a month-long end to fasting and reflection for all Muslim followers; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 4,500 Muslims serve on active duty and over 2,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s American Muslim population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and economic groups; Whereas American Muslims have contributed to every part of society to make advancements in medicine, science, engineering, economics, sports, education, and the law; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and worldwide on this important occasion.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 394 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2021 Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Mr. Sessions , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Mann , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Steube , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Gibbs , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. LaTurner , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. McClintock , Mr. Mast , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Issa , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Rogers of Kentucky , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Bost , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Pfluger , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Newhouse , Mrs. Steel , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Keller , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Garcia of California , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Estes , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Meijer , Mr. Dunn , Mrs. Hinson , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mr. Hagedorn , Mr. Banks , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Turner , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Grothman , Mr. Upton , and Mr. Crenshaw ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against the people of the State of Israel.

Whereas the democratic, Jewish State of Israel is a key ally and a strategic partner of the United States; Whereas it remains a standing policy of the United States to support Israel’s security efforts; Whereas American policy has long sought to bring peace to the Middle East and recognize that both the Israeli and Palestinian people should be able to live in safe and sovereign states, free from fear and violence, with mutual recognition; and Whereas Hamas began launching rockets into the Israeli capital of Jerusalem and surrounding areas belonging to the Jewish people of Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the acts of terrorism committed by Hamas against the people of the State of Israel; (2) recognizes Jerusalem as the legitimate capital city of the State of Israel; (3) supports Israel’s efforts of self-determination and collective security against external forces; and (4) reaffirms support for policies and initiatives combatting anti-Semitic behavior around the world.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 396 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2021 Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Babin , Mr. Roy , Mr. Rose , Mr. Garcia of California , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Buck , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Newhouse , Mr. Mast , Mr. Rouzer , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Steube , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Mann , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. McKinley , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Emmer , Ms. Mace , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Latta , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Reed , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Zeldin , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Harris , Mr. Issa , Mr. Owens , and Mr. Arrington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the deadly and indiscriminate rocket attacks perpetrated against Israel by Hamas beginning the week of May 9, 2021, and expressing that the United States must continue to invest in and support Israel’s security and sovereignty.

Whereas the United States and Israel are socially, economically, and historically aligned; Whereas, as a sovereign country, Israel has the right and responsibility to protect itself and its citizens from all forms of terrorism; Whereas Hamas is designated by the Department of State as a foreign terrorist organization; Whereas Hamas is actively engaged in committing war crimes, including using civilians as human shields, which is banned under customary international humanitarian law; Whereas terrorists have fired hundreds of rockets into Israel at nonmilitary targets beginning the week of May 9, 2021; and Whereas civilians, including women and children, have been killed as a direct result from the actions of Hamas: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the deadly and indiscriminate rocket attacks perpetrated against Israel by Hamas beginning the week of May 9, 2021; and (2) expresses the sense that the United States— (A) must continue to invest in and support Israel’s security and sovereignty; and (B) must never waver from its steadfast position that the State of Israel has an undeniable right to exist and thrive.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 399 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2021 Ms. Craig (for herself, Ms. Titus , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Recognizing National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the United States of America; Whereas such infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees of Federal, State, and local government and the private sector, and who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our Nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; Whereas public works professionals play a key role in helping the United States recover from the COVID–19 pandemic; Whereas it is in the public interest for citizens, civic leaders, and children of the United States to gain knowledge of, and to maintain a progressive interest and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas the week of May 16 through May 22, 2021, marks the 61st annual National Public Works Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports National Public Works Week and encourages the people of the United States to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 14, 2021 Mr. Rush (for himself, Ms. Bass , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Mr. Higgins of New York , Ms. Jacobs of California , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Newman , Ms. Norton , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Torres of New York , and Ms. Williams of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the month of May 2021 as National Child Poverty Prevention Month .

Whereas child poverty refers to the share of children under age 18 who live in families with incomes below the Federal poverty level; Whereas approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 lives below the Federal poverty level, totaling 11,900,000 children; Whereas 15.5 percent of children under the age of 5 were living in poverty in 2019, the latest year with publicly available data; Whereas children who live in poverty are often subject to other adverse circumstances including homelessness, including 1,500,000 children in the 2017–2018 academic school year; Whereas children who live in poverty are often subject to other adverse circumstances including abuse; Whereas children who live in poverty can face long-term negative outcomes, including poverty as an adult and lifelong health consequences; Whereas lost productivity, worsened health, and increased crime stemming from child poverty cost the Nation about $700,000,000,000 dollars a year, or about 3.5 percent of GDP; Whereas the COVID–19 public health emergency has increased the likelihood of child poverty; Whereas, since May 2020, the share of children with at least 1 unemployed parent has consistently remained above rates reported during the peak of the Great Recession, with more than 4 in 10 children living in a household struggling to meet basic expenses; and Whereas recent studies suggest that food insecurity has increased among families with children by 280 percent: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Child Poverty Prevention Month; (2) recognizes the national impact of the prevalence of poverty among America’s children; (3) supports intervention and prevention efforts to reduce the number of children in the United States suffering from poverty; and (4) calls on the people of the United States to observe National Child Poverty Prevention Month with appropriate programs and actives that promote awareness and prevention of child poverty in communities across the country.