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IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 897 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2022 Ms. Mace submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any giant panda born in the United States should belong to the United States and the United States should seek the coordination of its allies to establish collaborative giant panda breeding programs.

Whereas the Chinese state has systematically leveraged giant pandas for diplomatic purposes, including gaining favor in countries of economic interest and value; Whereas China now loans giant pandas to foreign countries in exchange for a fee of $500,000 per panda, and the foreign country must agree to return such panda to China; Whereas, as of May 2019, China had loaned giant pandas to approximately 22 zoos located in 18 different countries; Whereas under the giant panda loan agreements between the United States and China, the United States— (1) bears the cost of caring for each giant panda in its possession, including costs relating to breeding; and (2) may not negotiate the ownership of giant pandas born as the result of such breeding; Whereas, on January 19, 2021, the Department of State determined China, under the direction and control of the Chinese Communist Party, committed crimes against humanity and genocide against the predominately Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang; Whereas, in December 2021, the United States announced that they will not send any official representation to the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to such human rights violations; Whereas the People’s Liberation Army has and continues to threaten and intimidate Taiwan, one of the closest security partners and allies of the United States, with comprehensive live-fire exercises conducted by naval and air patrols in the East China Sea and Taiwan Strait; Whereas during the height of the 2019 prodemocracy protests in Hong Kong, President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China stated, [T]hose who engage in separatist activities in any part of China will be smashed into pieces. ; Whereas the Communist Party of China has been enriched by the gifting and leasing of giant pandas to the United States and other countries for decades; Whereas the United States plays an ongoing, vital role in conserving the endangered giant panda species through various breeding programs and is dedicated to repopulating the species; and Whereas prolonged studies of generations of pandas in United States zoos would lead to better scientific understanding of the species: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) any giant panda born in the United States should belong to the United States; and (2) the United States should seek the coordination of its allies to establish collaborative giant panda breeding programs.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2022 Mrs. Miller of Illinois (for herself and Mrs. Greene of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the role of the Federal Government to defend the territorial integrity and inviolability of the United States border with Mexico.

Whereas article IV, section 4 of the Constitution states that, the United States shall guarantee to every State in this Union a Republican Form of Government and shall protect each of them against Invasion ; Whereas our Founders’ intent was to guarantee that each State of the Union was protected against invasion by foreign nations and revolutionary forces, including drug cartels and uncontrolled, unlawful immigration; and Whereas, if the United States cannot control its borders, it cannot defend its own national sovereignty: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the role of the Federal Government to defend the territorial integrity and inviolability of the United States border with Mexico.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 899 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2022 Ms. Ocasio-Cortez submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1579) to prohibit Members of Congress from purchasing or selling certain investments, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 1579) to prohibit Members of Congress from purchasing or selling certain investments, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Financial Services or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 1579.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 902 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 2, 2022 RESOLUTION Electing a certain Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, to rank immediately after Mr. Bowman. Committee on Veterans Affairs: Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick, to rank immediately after Mr. Mrvan.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 904 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 2, 2022 Mr. LaTurner (for himself, Mr. Estes , Mr. Mann , and Ms. Davids of Kansas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men’s basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men’s basketball championship.

Whereas, on Saturday, April 24, 2021, the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team (referred to in this preamble as the Red Ravens ) defeated the Cowley County Community College Tigers by a score of 108 to 99 in the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NJCAA ) Division I men's basketball championship game; Whereas the 2021 national championship is the first for the Red Ravens since 1962; Whereas, in addition to winning the national championship, the Red Ravens won a share of the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference East title; Whereas, in the championship game, freshman center Blaise Keita had a career-high 27 points on 13–16 shooting; Whereas guard Tylor Perry— (1) had 18 points in the championship game; and (2) was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2021 NJCAA Division I men's basketball championship tournament; Whereas Love Bettis, Blaise Keita, and Tylor Perry were named to the All-Tournament team; and Whereas head coach Jay Herkelman was named the 2021 NJCAA Division I men's basketball coach of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship; (2) recognizes the players, coaches, and staff of the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Coffeyville Community College, Dr. Marlon Thornburg; (B) the Athletic Director of Coffeyville Community College, Jeff Leiker; and (C) the head coach of the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team, Jay Herkelman.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 908 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2022 Ms. Lofgren (for herself and Ms. Eshoo ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing February 4th as Saka Nakodar Day .

Whereas, on February 4, 1986, four unarmed and peaceful Sikh students, namely Ravinder Singh, Baldhir Singh, Jhilman Singh, and Harminder Singh were killed by State Police in Punjab ( State ) India’s Nakodar subdivision, in an unprovoked firing while participating in protest against the desecration of Sikh scripture Sri Guru Granth Sahib considered by all Sikhs to be the final, supreme, and living Guru after the lineage of 10 Sikh Gurus; Whereas the State authorities violated the freedom of peaceful assembly which is endorsed by Article 20 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 21 of the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and Article 5 of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders; Whereas the dead bodies were secretly disposed of to conceal this extrajudicial killing; Whereas the State government constituted a commission of judicial inquiry headed by a renowned jurist on this incident; Whereas the Justice Gurnam Singh commission of inquiry submitted its report to the State government on October 31, 1986, but the government failed to place and discuss the report, along with the mandatory Action Taken Report, in the State assembly within six months of submission; Whereas the State obscured the relevant parts of the judicial commission inquiry report and took no action, not a single perpetrator has been brought to justice to date; Whereas the victims’ families have been fighting for truth, justice, accountability, and closure for over 36 years; Whereas this incident has now also received international attention as Dr. Iqtidar Cheema, Member of United Nations Global steering committee of Office of the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, has raised it on various international forums; Whereas the United States is an advocate for the democratic and human rights of all people and stands in solidarity with the families of the victims of the Nakodar incident and Sikh Nation in their pursuit of truth and justice as they continue to build worldwide support; and Whereas the incident has come to be known as Saka Nakodar for the Punjabi word for massacre, “Saka”, and the region in Punjab, Nakodar , where it took place: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes a Saka Nakodar Day .
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 910 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 4, 2022 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Upton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of February 4, 2022, as National Cancer Prevention Day .

Whereas National Cancer Prevention Day is a day to remind us that, when looking at cancer, we need to look at prevention and reducing risks for human health and the environment; Whereas when we work to prevent cancer risks, it impacts human health, the environment, and the economy; Whereas cancer is one of the leading causes of death around the world and has touched the lives of nearly everyone, either directly or indirectly; Whereas cancer is the cause of nearly 1 out of every 4 deaths in the United States; Whereas, in 2022, there will be an estimated 1,918,030 new cancer cases diagnosed and 609,360 cancer deaths in the United States; Whereas cancer is the second most common cause of death among children ages 1 to 14 years in the United States after accidents, and in 2022 an estimated 10,470 children in this age group will be diagnosed with cancer, and 1,050 will die from it; and Whereas February 4, 2022, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Cancer Prevention Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day ; (2) recognizes all efforts to raise the awareness for the reduction of cancer risks; and (3) recognizes the devastating effect cancer has on families and wishes to expand knowledge, encourage early detection, and work with friends in the medical and scientific fields to put an end to this deadly disease.
I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 912 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 8, 2022 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3076) to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6617) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3076) to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Oversight and Reform now printed in the bill, an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117–32 shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform or their respective designees; (2) the further amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by the Member designated in the report, which shall be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as read, shall be separately debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question; and (3) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 6617) making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided among and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 3. (a) House Concurrent Resolution 69 is hereby adopted. (b) For purposes of the joint session to receive the President of the United States on March 1, 2022, former Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners shall not be admitted to the Hall of the House or rooms leading thereto.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 914 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 8, 2022 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Bishop of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of a Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of its 112th anniversary.

Whereas the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated by Chicago publisher, William Boyce, on February 8, 1910, after learning of the Scouting movement during a visit to London; Whereas, on June 21, 1910, a group of 34 national representatives met, developed organization plans, and opened a temporary national headquarters in New York; Whereas the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to teach America’s youth self-reliance, character, ethical decisionmaking, and civic leadership through adherence to the Scout oath and law; Whereas, by 1912, Scouts were enrolled in every State; Whereas the first Eagle Scout Award was earned in 1912, and 2,700,000 youth have earned the Eagle Scout Award since; Whereas, in 1916, Congress granted the Boy Scouts of America a Federal charter; Whereas, in 2022, there are 18,000,000 current alumni of the Scouting program within the United States, and more than 1,000,000 youth are currently enrolled across the United States; Whereas each individual scout, unit, and local council commits to performing community service yearly, totaling more than 30,000,000 community service hours in recent years; Whereas 2022 is the 110th anniversary of the first Eagle Scout Award, and more than 2,000 young women earned the award in the inaugural class of female Eagle Scouts in 2021; Whereas more than 750,000 adult volunteer leaders selflessly serve young people in their communities through religious, civic, and other organizations chartered by the Boy Scouts of America; Whereas the men and women involved in Scouting often neither seek nor receive the thanks of the public for their contribution to the future of our country; Whereas February 8, 2022, would be an appropriate day to designate as Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of the 112th anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America; and Whereas the Boy Scouts of America endeavors to develop American citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit, have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness, have personal values based on religious and spiritual concepts, have the desire and skills to help others, understand the principles of the American social, economic, and governmental systems, take pride in their American heritage and understand our Nation’s role in the world, have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people, and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a Boy Scouts of America Day in celebration of the 112th anniversary of the incorporation of the Boy Scouts of America.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 916 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Barr (for himself, Miss Rice of New York , and Mrs. Beatty ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the annual Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day on February 22, 2022, coinciding with American Heart Month.

Whereas, as many as 11,600,000 people in the United States have heart valve disease, which involves damage to one or more of the heart’s valves and can reduce blood flow, causing the heart to work harder and the body to get less oxygen; Whereas around 25,000 people in the United States die from heart valve disease every year; Whereas more than 1 in 10 people age 75 and older are estimated to have moderate to severe valve disease; Whereas if not treated, some forms of heart valve disease can lead to major health problems including decreased mobility, disability, loss of independence, heart failure, stroke, blood clotting, or even death; Whereas when aortic stenosis, a common form of valve disease, becomes severe, the average survival rate without surgical intervention is as low as 50 percent at 2 years after the onset of symptoms and 20 percent at 5 years after such onset; Whereas patients with severe mitral regurgitation, which can be caused by mitral valve prolapse, who don’t have surgery have mortality rates of 20 percent after 1 year and 50 percent after 5 years; Whereas symptoms of heart valve disease such as shortness of breath, excessive fatigue, and fainting are often dismissed as normal aspects of aging; Whereas people are at higher risk of developing heart valve disease if they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, diabetes, coronary heart disease, a congenital heart abnormality or family history of valve disease, a history of heart problems like heart attack or heart failure, rheumatic fever or infective endocarditis, or previous valve disease; Whereas people are also at higher risk of developing heart valve disease if they are a smoker, overweight or obese, get little physical activity or exercise, or are older in age; Whereas heart valve disease, with proper education and awareness, can often be detected through a simple physical exam and treated with either valve repair or valve replacement; and Whereas February 22, 2022, is the designated day to observe Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports— (1) the goals of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day; (2) increasing recognition of the specific risks and symptoms of heart valve disease; (3) improving detection and treatment of heart valve disease; and (4) the development of prediction models, guidelines, and educational resources for individuals who are at risk of cardiac disease and sudden cardiac death.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 921 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 9, 2022 Mr. Hagedorn (for himself, Mr. Crawford , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Chabot , Ms. Mace , Mr. Hern , Mr. Hollingsworth , Mr. Allen , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Cawthorn , Mr. Perry , Mr. Budd , Mr. Rose , Mr. Norman , Mr. Schweikert , Mr. Posey , Mr. Mann , Mr. Womack , Mr. Steube , and Mr. Smucker ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt in the House Chamber.

Whereas, on January 31, 2022, the national debt reached $30 trillion; Whereas the national debt has increased by $2.2 trillion in the first 12 months of Joe Biden’s presidency; Whereas the Federal budget deficit for fiscal year 2021 was $2.8 trillion as of November 2021; Whereas the debt per taxpayer is nearly $240,000 as of January 31, 2022; Whereas the National Debt to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is 128 percent; Whereas the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates the National Debt to GDP ratio will surpass 200 percent by 2051 under current policy; Whereas CBO estimates the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will increase the National Deficit by nearly $2 trillion over a 10-year period; and Whereas the national debt will continue to rise at an alarmingly fast pace unless Congress acts to reduce reckless government spending: Now, therefore, be it

1. Placement of national debt clock in House Chamber (a) Responsibilities of Clerk The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall place a real time display of the United States total outstanding national debt, as calculated by the Secretary of the Treasury, in the House Chamber in clear view of the Members. (b) Regulations The Clerk shall carry out this resolution in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on House Administration, in consultation with the Committee on the Budget.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 925 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 11, 2022 RESOLUTION Requesting return of official papers on H.R. 3076.

That the Clerk of the House of Representatives request the Senate to return to the House the bill (H.R. 3076) entitled To provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service, and for other purposes. .

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 930 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Ryan submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 336) to require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 336) to require Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. No amendment to the bill shall be in order. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 336.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 931 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mrs. Hinson (for herself, Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Budd , Mr. Babin , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the participation of members from certain countries in the decision-making processes of the International Olympic Committee.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the International Olympic Committee should remove from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board, and revoke the privileges of participation during sessions or any other decision-making processes of, members from any country a current government official or entity of which— (A) is actively subject to sanctions imposed pursuant to the authorities under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act ( 22 U.S.C. 2656 note), as of the date of the adoption of this resolution; or (B) was subject to such sanctions at any time during the 7-year period ending on the date of such adoption; and (2) no member should be permitted to join the International Olympic Committee Executive Board or participate in future sessions or decision-making processes of the International Olympic Committee if such member is from a country a current government official or entity of which meets the criteria described in subparagraph (A) or (B) with respect to the date of the anticipated joining or participation of such member.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 934 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 18, 2022 Mr. Norman (for himself, Mr. Brooks , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Perry , Ms. Mace , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Issa , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Johnson of South Dakota , Mr. Clyde , and Mr. Huizenga ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Supporting reopening the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the American people.

Whereas the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings closed to public visitation on March 12, 2020, at the very outset of the pandemic; Whereas, since March of 2020, the American people have learned how to safely gather and enter public places despite the existence of COVID–19 and, due to Operation Warp Speed, have had the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID–19 for more than a year; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID–19, tens of thousands of people routinely gather across the country for sporting, entertainment, worship, and other events; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID–19, stores, restaurants, and other public places have been successfully welcoming the public since the pandemic began in 2020; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID–19, the American people, including Members of Congress, routinely use crowded public transportation vehicles, including airplanes and trains; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID–19, most Americans have long since resumed working around co-workers, customers, and others; Whereas it is illogical and unacceptable that, despite the rest of the United States being open, the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings, buildings that belong to the American people, remain largely closed to public visitation; and Whereas it is time to once again welcome the public participation in the legislative process and the public visitation of our historic buildings that have always been hallmarks of American democracy: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of reopening the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the American people to facilitate public participation in the legislative process and public visitation of these historic buildings; and (2) supports returning to the public visitation policies for House Office Buildings and the portions of the United States Capitol and Capitol complex within House jurisdiction that were in place before the COVID–19 pandemic.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 941 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2022 Mr. Espaillat (for himself and Mr. Payne ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.

Whereas the House of Representatives is proud to recognize and commemorate Dominican Heritage Month, an observance that celebrates the contributions of Dominican Americans; Whereas, in keeping with its time-honored traditions, we recognize and pay tribute to those who foster cultural pride and enhance the profile of diverse communities across the United States; Whereas Dominicans are freedom-loving people who first began their campaign for their independence in 1831 under the leadership of Juan Pablo Duarte; Whereas, after the long and hard-fought campaign for freedom, a ceremonial musket shot fired on February 27, 1844, marked the Dominican Republic’s first official Independence Day; Whereas January 26 marks the beginning of the Mes de la Patria (Month of the Fatherland), a period in which the country celebrates the founding fathers and the symbols that identify Dominicans in the world; Whereas it would be befitting to celebrate Dominican heritage beginning on January 21, The Day of the Procession of Altagracia, the Dominican Republic’s most important religious celebration; Whereas it would also be befitting to end the period of Dominican heritage on February 27, the Dominican Republic’s Independence Day; Whereas Dominicans in the United States and abroad reserve the period between January 21 to February 27 to celebrate and honor Dominican heritage; Whereas celebrating Dominican Heritage Month gives the Nation the opportunity to acknowledge and applaud the economic, cultural, and social contributions Dominican Americans have made to the United States; Whereas the Dominican Studies Institute of the City University of New York is working on a National Register of Historic Places application for submission to the National Park Service that would create a noncontiguous cultural heritage district to document, acknowledge, and honor the contributions of the Dominican community; and Whereas approximately 2,400,000 people of Dominican origin currently reside in the United States, and over 2,000,000 United States tourists visit the Dominican Republic annually, accounting for the largest number of foreign tourists to the country and bolstering its economically critical tourism sector: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month; (2) reaffirms its commitment to strengthening the historic partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic based on shared democratic values and efforts to advance economic prosperity and national security; (3) supports the establishment of a national Dominican Heritage Month to honor the Dominican people and their contributions; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe a national month of recognition for Dominican Americans with appropriate ceremonies, programs, and activities.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 944 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2022 Mr. Lawson of Florida (for himself, Ms. Sewell , Ms. Norton , Ms. Adams , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Mr. Carson , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Ms. Omar , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Suozzi , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Schakowsky , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Schneider , Ms. Bonamici , Mrs. Hayes , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Ms. Lee of California , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Brown of Maryland , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. Neguse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin.

Whereas, on March 2, 1955, 15-year-old Claudette Colvin, a student at Booker T. Washington High School, refused to give up her seat in the colored section of the bus for a White person on her ride home from school in Montgomery, Alabama; Whereas Claudette Colvin was forcibly removed from the bus and arrested for disturbing the peace, assault of a police officer, and disobeying segregation laws; Whereas Claudette Colvin was escorted by Montgomery police officers to jail, and eventually sentenced to indefinite probation for assault of a police officer; Whereas Claudette Colvin was a member of the local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Council, and worked with Rosa Parks, the Montgomery chapter NAACP secretary; Whereas Rosa Parks was arrested for the same act as Claudette Colvin nine months later in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1, 1955, and sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott; Whereas Claudette Colvin was not recognized nationally at the time for her historic protest of Jim Crow segregation laws due to her age, appearance, and pregnancy; Whereas Claudette Colvin was one of four plaintiffs and testified in the 1956 Browder v. Gayle case that challenged Alabama State statutes on bus segregation; Whereas, on November 13, 1956, the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the District Court that the State of Alabama’s bus segregation laws violated the rights of African Americans as stated in the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution; Whereas the Supreme Court Browder v. Gayle ruling signaled the end of the 382-day Montgomery Bus Boycott; Whereas Claudette Colvin went on to become a nurse’s aide in Manhattan, New York, and retired in 2004; and Whereas, in October 2021, Claudette Colvin filed a motion in Montgomery Juvenile Court to have her record expunged: Now, therefore, be it

the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Claudette Colvin as an integral figure of the civil rights movement, for which she, as a teenager, advocated for the constitutional rights of all African Americans; and (2) honors the brave actions of Claudette Colvin which led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the landmark Supreme Court Browder v. Gayle ruling.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 946 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 25, 2022 Mrs. Trahan (for herself, Mr. Welch , Mr. Trone , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Rush , and Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting women’s cardiovascular health.

Whereas cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States; Whereas women with cardiovascular disease are often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed; Whereas women are underrepresented in clinical trials which assess unique benefits and risks of new cardiovascular treatments; Whereas women of color are particularly underrepresented in clinical trials of new cardiovascular treatments; Whereas addressing known barriers to clinical trial participation will increase the number of women participating in clinical trials; Whereas there is a critical need for increased participation in cardiovascular intervention clinical trials by women; and Whereas there exists a lack of awareness about treatment options for women, including technologies to enable heart recovery or heart muscle recovery, which enables a superior quality of life following a heart event: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports efforts to increase participation of women in cardiovascular intervention clinical trials; (2) recognizes the critical importance of education and awareness of advanced cardiovascular treatment options for women; and (3) encourages health care providers, drug and device manufacturers, and patient advocates to collaborate on ways to improve cardiovascular health among women.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 949 In the House of Representatives, U. S., February 28, 2022 RESOLUTION Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable James L. Hagedorn.

That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable James L. Hagedorn, a Representative from the State of Minnesota. That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 950 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 1, 2022 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3967) to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3967) to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117–33, modified by the amendment printed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment thereto, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs or their respective designees; (2) the further amendments described in section 2 of this resolution; (3) the amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution; and (4) one motion to recommit. 2. After debate pursuant to the first section of this resolution, each further amendment printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules not earlier considered as part of amendments en bloc pursuant to section 3 of this resolution 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. 3. It shall be in order at any time after debate pursuant to the first section of this resolution for the chair of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs or his designee to offer amendments en bloc consisting of further amendments printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution not earlier disposed of. Amendments en bloc offered pursuant to this section 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 Veterans' Affairs or their respective designees, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question. 4. All points of order against the further amendments printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules or amendments en bloc described in section 3 of this resolution are waived.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 953 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2022 Mr. Donalds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Honoring the first responders who acted swiftly on Sunday, January 16, 2022, to ensure the safety of the residents affected by tornadoes that struck southwest Florida.

Whereas, on January 16, 2022, multiple tornadoes touched down in Lee and Collier Counties, resulting in $8,300,000 in property damage, leaving 15,000 people without power; Whereas winds reached upward of 118 miles per hour, 4 people were injured, 28 homes were destroyed, and 68 homes were deemed unlivable; Whereas the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services acted swiftly to assess damage and account for the lives of all civilians affected by these tornadoes; and Whereas the American Red Cross, United Way, local community groups, and faith-based organizations assisted in providing food, water, and shelter to those displaced as a result of these tornadoes: Therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanked the first responders of southwest Florida for their critical actions that ensured the safety of thousands of Floridians during the tornadoes of January 16, 2022.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 954 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2022 Mr. Morelle submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 3, 2022, as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day .

Whereas triple-negative breast cancer was recognized as a distinct type of cancer in 2006; Whereas triple-negative breast cancer disproportionately affects young women, Black and Hispanic women, and those with BRCA gene mutations; Whereas triple-negative breast cancers are estrogen receptor-negative, progesterone receptor-negative, and HER2-negative, making them distinct from other breast cancers; Whereas there is no targeted therapy for triple-negative breast cancers; Whereas 10 to 20 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses are designated as triple-negative; Whereas triple-negative breast cancer can be more aggressive and more likely to spread and recur; Whereas triple-negative breast cancer accounts for around 25 percent of all deaths from breast cancer in the United States; and Whereas March 3, 2022, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Day to create awareness of the devastating effect of these cancers on families in the United States and the need for strong action to eradicate triple-negative breast cancer.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 955 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 1, 2022 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Education and Labor: Mr. Jacobs of New York.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 959 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 2, 2022 Mr. Crenshaw (for himself, Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Stewart , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Steube , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Allen , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Jacobs of New York , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Babin , Mr. Arrington , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Ellzey , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Roy , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Barr , Mr. Garcia of California , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Armstrong , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. LaMalfa , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Smucker , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Westerman , and Mr. Guest ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress does not recognize the Russian Federation as the inheritor of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics seat as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Whereas Chapter V, Article 23 of the Charter of the United Nations names the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics as a permanent member of the Security Council; Whereas the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was dissolved on December 26, 1991; Whereas the Charter of the United Nations was not amended and still names the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics as a member of the United Nations and a Permanent Member of the United Nations Security Council; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly did not vote on a resolution to admit the Russian Federation; Whereas the United Nations General Assembly voted on resolutions to admit other former Soviet Socialist Republics; Whereas there was not a United Nations General Assembly vote approving then Russian Federation President Boris Yeltsin’s letter transferring membership of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to the Russian Federation; and Whereas the Russian Federation under Vladimir Putin has repeatedly violated the United Nations Purposes and Principles, as established in the Charter of the United Nations, Article 2, paragraph 4 to refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) does not recognize the Russian Federation as the inheritor of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics seat as a permanent member on the United Nations Security Council; (2) favors the removal of the Russian Federation as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council; and (3) encourages the Biden administration to take all necessary action at the United Nations to remove the Russian Federation from its position as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.