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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 249 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2021 Mr. McHenry (for himself, Mr. Huizenga , Mr. Lucas , Mr. Posey , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Mr. Stivers , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Barr , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Hill , Mr. Emmer , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Budd , Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Hollingsworth , Mr. Gonzalez of Ohio , Mr. Rose , Mr. Steil , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Timmons , and Mr. Taylor ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not impose a financial transaction tax on individuals or market intermediaries in connection with trades executed on the National Market System or alternative trading systems.

Whereas a Federal financial transactions tax would be a new, additional tax on top of already-existing income taxes, capital gains taxes, and corporate taxes; Whereas a Federal financial transactions tax will hurt all market participants, including everyday investors who are saving for retirement or their child’s education, as well as everyday Americans’ pension funds and savings because a financial transactions tax is applied each time a transaction is conducted; Whereas studies have shown that a typical mutual fund investor would likely lose multiple years’ worth of savings to a 0.1 percent Federal financial transactions tax, and could lose decades worth of savings to a 0.5 percent financial transactions tax; Whereas a Federal financial transactions tax will cause pension fund expenses to increase and their returns to decrease, exacerbating the current problems with underfunded pensions and making it less attractive for governments and companies to offer pension plans; Whereas a Federal financial transactions tax will harm worker wages and destroy American jobs by increasing the cost of capital and reducing productivity; Whereas a Federal financial transactions tax would reduce liquidity in the capital markets; Whereas the Congressional Budget Office has found that a proposed financial transactions tax would immediately lower the value of financial assets ; and Whereas not only will a Federal financial transactions tax slow economic growth, other countries’ failures at implementing a financial transactions tax demonstrate the tax will not raise expected revenue and will lead to an exit of trading activity for more favorable jurisdictions: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not impose a financial transaction tax on individuals or market intermediaries in connection with trades executed on the National Market System or alternative trading systems.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 252 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mr. Cawthorn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the fall of Kronstadt, which took place on March 18, 1921.

Whereas the Kronstadt revolution began in Soviet Russia on March 1, 1918, and ended on March 18, 1921; Whereas the Kronstadt revolution began as a workers’ and veterans’ revolt against the bureaucratic and authoritarian excess of Lenin and Trotsky, and ended as a testament to the totalitarian impulse of Marxism; Whereas after their brave stand, members of the Kronstadt resistance were eventually slaughtered, and many fled to exile, seeking elsewhere the freedom and prosperity that the Soviets had promised them; Whereas the Kronstadt rebels took every step within their power to avoid violent rebellion, and their remonstrations with Soviet authorities to abide by the principles of the 1917 revolution were ultimately unsuccessful; Whereas the Kronstadt exposed the authoritarian tendencies of Soviet Russia, and after the Kronstadt revolution, it was obvious that Soviet Russia had no interest in any value beyond power; Whereas the Kronstadt revolution further presaged the totalitarian excesses of communism globally, and every communist revolution eventually has a Kronstadt; Whereas the Kronstadt revolution exposed the fact that communism is ultimately antihuman and that the things that make communism possible are repression, fear, and theft; Whereas the Kronstadt revolution exposed the hypocrisy of communist pretensions to caring about the working class and that when given a choice between workers and power, communists chose power every time; Whereas the Kronstadt revolution gave us all reasons to oppose Marxism and communism in all forms; Whereas the failed dream that the Kronstadt revolution represents should be a wakeup call for all of us; Whereas Marxism is toxic and dangerous because it provides an incentive to commit violence and murder; Whereas the Kronstadt revolution gave us reasons to be grateful for our system of government and our history, complete with its scars; Whereas the United States Government has been nowhere close to perfect for its history, but the story of our country shows gradual, frustrating but inexorable progress; Whereas the Kronstadt revolution showed us the differences between revolutions in the United States verses revolutions in the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (U.S.S.R.); and Whereas one revolution can lead to global prosperity and human flourishing, and another can lead to terror and murder: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives commemorates— (1) the ending of a 16-day stand against the misery, poverty, and despair that the 1917 Russian revolution and tyranny inspired; (2) the complete facade of communism exposing itself as inhuman and barbaric; and (3) the 100-year anniversary of the fall of Kronstadt, which took place on March 18, 1921.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 253 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mr. Hastings (for himself and Mr. Meeks ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources , 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 Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Whereas the Romani people trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent; Whereas Roma have been a part of European immigration to the United States since the colonial period and particularly following the abolition of the enslavement of Roma in the historic Romanian principalities; Whereas Roma live across the world and throughout the United States; Whereas the Romani people have made distinct and important contributions in many fields, including agriculture, art, crafts, literature, medicine, military service, music, sports, and science; Whereas, on April 8, 1971, the First World Romani Congress met in London, bringing Roma together from across Europe and the United States with the goal of promoting transnational cooperation among Roma in combating social marginalization and building a positive future for Roma everywhere; Whereas April 8 is therefore celebrated globally as International Roma Day; Whereas Roma were victims of genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners, and an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 Romani people were killed by Nazis and their allies across Europe during World War II; Whereas, on the night of August 2–3, 1944, the so-called Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz-Birkenau was liquidated, and in a single night, between 4,200 and 4,300 Romani men, women, and children were killed in gas chambers; Whereas many countries are taking positive steps to remember and teach about the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners; and Whereas the United States Congress held its first hearing to examine the situation of Roma in 1994: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) remembers the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz; (2) commends the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting remembrance of the Holocaust and educating about the genocide of Roma; (3) supports International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States as part of the larger Romani global diaspora; and (4) welcomes the Department of State’s participation in ceremonies and events celebrating International Roma Day and similar engagement by the United States Government.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 255 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Ms. Tenney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any bill or resolution that is not reported from a committee of subject-matter jurisdiction requires a two-thirds vote to be considered as passed.

That rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. A bill or resolution introduced in the House that is not reported by the committee of subject-matter jurisdiction may not be considered as passed or agreed to unless so determined by a vote of not less than two-thirds of the members voting, a quorum being present. .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 256 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 18, 2021 Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mr. Graves of Missouri , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Carl , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Norman , Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Babin , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Obernolte , Mr. Banks , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Rice of South Carolina , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Budd , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Owens , Mr. Calvert , Mr. Gibbs , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Sessions , Mr. Smith of Missouri , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Posey , Mr. Curtis , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Stewart , and Mr. Crawford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure , 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 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fencing installed around the perimeter of the United States Capitol should be removed and the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, should be ended.

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the United States Capitol Police Board to direct the Architect of the Capitol to remove any of the fencing installed around the perimeter of the United States Capitol Buildings and Grounds (as defined and described in sections 5101 and 5102 of title 40, United States Code) during January 2021 in response to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021; and (2) recommends the end of the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to such attacks on the Capitol.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 258 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2021 Ms. Castor of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $3,865,000 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $1,915,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $1,950,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 260 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2021 Mr. Gomez (for himself, Mr. Auchincloss , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Bowman , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Carson , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Castro of Texas , Ms. Chu , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Cooper , Mr. Correa , Mr. Crow , Ms. DeLauro , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mr. Deutch , Ms. Escobar , Ms. Eshoo , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Evans , Mr. Foster , Mr. Gallego , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Hastings , Mrs. Hayes , Ms. Norton , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Jones , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Khanna , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Lowenthal , Mr. McEachin , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Meng , Mr. Moulton , Mrs. Napolitano , Ms. Newman , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Omar , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Payne , Mr. Peters , Ms. Pressley , Miss Rice of New York , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Sires , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Soto , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Titus , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Torres of New York , Mrs. Trahan , Mr. Trone , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Waters , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Wild , Ms. Williams of Georgia , and Ms. Wilson of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION In the Matter of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

That pursuant to article I, section 5, clause 2 of the United States Constitution, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, be, and she hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 261 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2021 Mr. Huffman (for himself, Ms. Speier , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. DeSaulnier , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Smith of Washington , Mr. Hastings , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Lowenthal , Ms. Norton , Ms. Titus , Mrs. Lawrence , Mr. Peters , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Guthrie , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Ms. Meng ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2021, as National Rosie the Riveter Day .

Whereas National Rosie the Riveter Day is a collective national effort to raise awareness of the 16 million women working during World War II; Whereas Americans have chosen to honor female workers who contributed on the homefront during World War II; Whereas these women left their homes to work or volunteer full-time in factories, farms, shipyards, airplane factories, banks, and other institutions in support of the military overseas; Whereas these women worked with the USO and Red Cross, drove trucks, riveted airplane parts, collected critical materials, rolled bandages, and served on rationing boards; Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and preserve the history and legacy of working women, including volunteer women, during World War II to promote cooperation and fellowship among such women and their descendants; Whereas these women and their descendants wish to further the advancement of patriotic ideas, excellence in the workplace, and loyalty to the United States of America; and Whereas March 21, 2021, during Women’s History Month, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Rosie the Riveter Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day ; and (2) acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 262 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2021 Mr. Kilmer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $2,300,000 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $1,150,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $1,150,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 264 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2021 Mr. Schiff (for himself and Mr. Nunes ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for Committee Expenses For the expenses of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $14,332,450 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session Limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $7,166,225 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $7,166,225 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 265 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 19, 2021 Ms. Velázquez (for herself and Mr. Luetkemeyer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Small Business (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $7,000,000 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,500,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $3,500,000 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 271 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Mr. Bishop of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Upton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and supporting the designation of July 2021 as National Blueberry Month.

Whereas blueberries are a native North American fruit, first used fresh and dried in food and medicines by Native Americans who introduced them to early colonists, which led to new uses and forms, including frozen, establishing traditions still observed today; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a Department of Agriculture botanist, in the early 1900s, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid for cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas because of these early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped, allowing them to become an important United States agricultural industry; Whereas highbush blueberries have a harvested area estimated at 102,700 acres and are produced in 48 States by more than 14,000 farms; Whereas highbush blueberry production in the United States increased, with particular growth in the past two years, to reach a harvest of 680,700,000 pounds in 2019; Whereas blueberries are low in fat, and a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role they may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas highbush blueberries are harvested in the United States from April through September, with the harvest reaching its peak in July: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Blueberry Month; (2) recognizes the contributions of American growers and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing American grown blueberries supports farmers, jobs, and the economy.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 273 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Mrs. Boebert submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing that material obtained or generated by the office of a Member in response to a casework request from a constituent is to be treated as material in the possession of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

1. Disposition of casework material Any material obtained or generated by the office of a Member in response to a casework request from a constituent is to be treated as material in the possession of the House for purposes of enabling the successor to that Member to obtain access to the material. 2. House Administration regulations The Committee on House Administration is authorized and directed to promulgate regulations to carry out this resolution.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 274 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Mrs. Cammack submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 619) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.

That immediately upon adoption of this resolution, the House shall proceed to the consideration in the House of the bill (H.R. 619) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and the minority whip or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 619).
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 277 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 20, 2021 RESOLUTION Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

Whereas the principle that an informed and engaged electorate is critical to a vibrant democracy is deeply rooted in our laws of free speech and underpins the virtues on which we established our Constitution, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity * * * * ; Whereas having independent, diverse, and local media that provide exposure to a broad range of viewpoints and the ability to contribute to the political debate is central to sustaining that informed engagement; Whereas it is in the public interest to encourage source, content, and audience diversity on our Nation’s shared telecommunications and media platforms; Whereas the survival of small, independent, and diverse media outlets that serve diverse audiences and local media markets is essential to preserving local culture and building understanding on important community issues that impact the daily lives of residents; Whereas research by the American Society of News Editors, the Radio Television Digital News Association, the Pew Research Center, and others has documented the continued challenges of increasing diversity among all types of media entities; Whereas with increasing media experience and sophistication, it is even more important to have minority participation in local media to ensure a diverse range of information sources are available and different ideas and viewpoints are expressed to strengthen social cohesion among different communities; and Whereas the constriction in small, independent, and diverse media outlets and limited participation of diverse populations in media ownership and decision making are combining to negatively impact our goal of increasing local civic engagement and civic knowledge through increased voter participation, membership in civic groups, and knowledge of local political and civil information: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms its commitment to diversity as a core tenet of the public interest standard in media policy; and (2) pledges to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 281 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 26, 2021 Mr. Johnson of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Scalise , Mr. Gaetz , Mr. Davidson , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Williams of Texas , Mr. Banks , Ms. Herrell , Mr. Norman , Mr. Waltz , Mr. Lamborn , Mr. Walberg , Mrs. Hartzler , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Cawthorn , and Mr. McKinley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee.

That clause 2(m)(2) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking may administer oaths to witnesses and inserting shall administer the following oath to witnesses: Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony that you are about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 284 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 29, 2021 Mrs. Lawrence (for herself, Ms. Speier , Ms. Dean , and Mrs. Demings ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Affirming that all men and women are created equal.

Whereas the advancement of gender equality is fundamental to the democracy of the United States; Whereas the Declaration of Independence states, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness ; Whereas the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, drafted by Elizabeth Cady Stanton at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, and based on the Declaration of Independence, reiterates that both genders are endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; Whereas, in 1919, the 66th Congress of the United States passed a resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution extending the right of suffrage to women; Whereas, in 1920, the 19th Amendment was adopted to the Constitution of the United States, guaranteeing all women the right to vote in elections throughout the country; Whereas the resolution proposing the Equal Rights Amendment to the States for ratification, which was first introduced in Congress in 1923 and agreed to with bipartisan support in 1972, provides that Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex , thereby ensuring the same constitutional protections for both men and women; Whereas women have served in the labor movements, civil rights movements, and other causes to create a more fair and just society for all; and Whereas, while there has been exceptional progress toward gender equality and parity in the United States since the drafting of the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions in 1848, women continue to experience institutionalized discrimination, gender-based violence, and systematic barriers to equality: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes that all men and women are created equal; (2) honors the historic and ongoing contributions and achievements of women in the United States that have led to a more just and equal society; (3) reaffirms its commitment to pursuing policies that achieve true political and social equality for women, commensurate with their role in life in the United States and society; and (4) reaffirms its support of legislative initiatives to put the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution to achieve legal equality for women.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 287 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 2021 Mr. Deutch (for himself and Mrs. Walorski ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ethics in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

1. Amounts for committee expenses For the expenses of the Committee on Ethics (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the Committee ), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more than $7,015,392 for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress. 2. Session limitations Of the amount specified in section 1— (1) not more than $3,507,696 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2021, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2022; and (2) not more than $3,507,696 shall be available for expenses incurred during the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2022, and ending immediately before noon on January 3, 2023. 3. Vouchers Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner directed by the Committee on House Administration. 4. Regulations Amounts made available under this resolution shall be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Committee on House Administration.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 289 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 1, 2021 Mr. Norcross (for himself, Mr. McKinley , Mr. Kildee , Mr. Zeldin , Mr. Thompson of California , Mr. McGovern , Mrs. Trahan , Mr. Ruppersberger , Ms. Sherrill , Mr. Katko , Mr. Lynch , Mr. Turner , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. Levin of California , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Sires , Mr. Gottheimer , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Suozzi , Mrs. Murphy of Florida , and Mr. Keating ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging the United States Secretary of State to take action regarding unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds.

Whereas, beginning in 1969, Peruvian General Juan Velasco Alvarado and his military government expropriated millions of acres of agricultural land as part of a broad agrarian reform, and compensated thousands of landholders with agrarian reform bonds; Whereas, in the 1980s and 1990s, Peru experienced severe hyperinflation and twice changed its currency, leaving the agrarian reform bonds worthless; Whereas, during the 1980s, Peru defaulted on the agrarian reform bonds, and by 1992, Peru’s Government had ceased making payments on the agrarian reform bonds; Whereas Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal has repeatedly ruled that the agrarian reform bonds should be fully reimbursed by the Peruvian Government; Whereas despite this court ruling, Peru has begun a process of payment to bondholders based on a valuation that is not consistent with the current value set by Peru’s Constitutional Tribunal in 2001; Whereas Peru values the agrarian reform bonds at only tens of millions of dollars, even though most outside estimates of the current value of the bonds range from between $1 billion and $10 billion; Whereas, since the 1990s, Peru has become one of Latin America’s fastest growing economies, with free-trade agreements with China and countries in Europe; Whereas Peruvian agrarian reform bonds are beneficially owned by institutional investors that include not fewer than 200 American State, municipal, union, and other pension funds located in at least 25 States; and Whereas the failure of the Peruvian Government to repay the agrarian reform bonds at their current value affects the retirement of over 5,000,000 United States pensioners: Now, therefore be it

That the House of Representatives urges the Secretary of State to take action concerning unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds to ensure the retirement security of over 5,000,000 United States pensioners across the Nation, by encouraging the Peruvian Government to negotiate in good faith with United States bondholders, including pension funds, regarding payment of the agrarian reform bonds.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 291 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2021 Mr. Levin of Michigan (for himself, Mr. Trone , Mr. Bowman , Ms. Strickland , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Jacobs of California , Mr. Vela , Mr. Cleaver , and Mr. Grijalva ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 5 through April 9, 2021, as National Assistant Principals Week.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals (referred to in this preamble as NASSP ), the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and the American Federation of School Administrators have designated the week of April 5 through April 9, 2021, as National Assistant Principals Week ; Whereas an assistant principal, as a member of the school administration, interacts with many sectors of the school community, including support staff, instructional staff, students, and parents; Whereas assistant principals are responsible for establishing a positive learning environment and building strong relationships between school and community; Whereas assistant principals play a pivotal role in the instructional leadership of their schools by supervising student instruction, mentoring teachers, recognizing the achievements of staff, encouraging collaboration among staff, ensuring the implementation of best practices, monitoring student achievement and progress, facilitating and modeling data-driven decision making to inform instruction, and guiding the direction of targeted intervention and school improvement; Whereas the day-to-day logistical operations of schools require assistant principals to monitor and address facility needs, attendance, transportation issues, and scheduling challenges, as well as to supervise extra- and co-curricular events; Whereas assistant principals are entrusted with maintaining an inviting, safe, and orderly school environment that supports the growth and achievement of each and every student by nurturing positive peer relationships, recognizing student achievement, mediating conflicts, analyzing behavior patterns, providing interventions, and, when necessary, taking disciplinary actions; Whereas, since its establishment in 2004, the NASSP National Assistant Principal of the Year Program has recognized outstanding middle and high school assistant principals who demonstrate success in leadership, curriculum, and personalization; and Whereas the week of April 5 through April 9, 2021, is an appropriate week to designate as National Assistant Principals Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Assistant Principals Week; (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Assistant Principals Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role played by assistant principals in school leadership and ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 292 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 5, 2021 Mr. Roy (for himself and Mrs. Boebert ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 859) to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land, 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. 859) to prohibit the President from issuing moratoria on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. The bill shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and the minority leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 859.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 294 In the House of Representatives, U. S., July 20, 2021 RESOLUTION Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

Whereas the Korean Peninsula, with the Republic of Korea (in this resolution referred to as South Korea ) in the South and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (in this resolution referred to as North Korea ) in the North, remains divided following the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953; Whereas the division of the Korean Peninsula separated more than 10,000,000 Korean family members, including some who are now citizens of the United States; Whereas there have been 21 rounds of family reunions between South Koreans and North Koreans along the border since 2000; Whereas Congress signaled its support for family reunions between United States citizens and their relatives in North Korea in section 1265 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 ), signed into law by President George W. Bush on January 28, 2008; Whereas most of the population of divided family members in the United States, initially estimated at 100,000 in 2001, has significantly dwindled as many of the individuals have passed away; Whereas the summit between North Korea and South Korea on April 27, 2018, has prioritized family reunions; Whereas the United States and North Korea have engaged in talks during 2 historic summits in June 2018 in Singapore and February 2019 in Hanoi; and Whereas many Korean Americans are waiting for a chance to meet their relatives in North Korea for the first time in more than 60 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the United States and North Korea to begin the process of reuniting Korean-American divided family members with their immediate relatives through ways such as— (A) identifying divided families in the United States and North Korea who are willing and able to participate in a pilot program for family reunions; (B) finding matches for members of such families through organizations such as the Red Cross; and (C) working with the Government of South Korea to include American citizens in inter-Korean video reunions; (2) reaffirms the institution of family as inalienable and, accordingly, urges the restoration of contact between divided families physically, literarily, or virtually; and (3) calls on the United States and North Korea to pursue reunions as a humanitarian priority of immediate concern.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 8, 2021 Ms. Bass (for herself, Mrs. Kim of California , Mr. Meeks , Ms. Meng , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Keating , Ms. Strickland , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Taylor , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Omar , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Ms. Pressley , and Mr. Suozzi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

Whereas the Korean Peninsula, with the Republic of Korea (in this resolution referred to as South Korea ) in the South and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (in this resolution referred to as North Korea ) in the North, remains divided following the signing of the Korean War Armistice Agreement on July 27, 1953; Whereas the division of the Korean Peninsula separated more than 10,000,000 Korean family members, including some who are now citizens of the United States; Whereas there have been 21 rounds of family reunions between South Koreans and North Koreans along the border since 2000; Whereas Congress signaled its support for family reunions between United States citizens and their relatives in North Korea in section 1265 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 ( Public Law 110–181 ), signed into law by President George W. Bush on January 28, 2008; Whereas most of the population of divided family members in the United States, initially estimated at 100,000 in 2001, has significantly dwindled as many of the individuals have passed away; Whereas the summit between North Korea and South Korea on April 27, 2018, has prioritized family reunions; Whereas the United States and North Korea have engaged in talks during 2 historic summits in June 2018 in Singapore and February 2019 in Hanoi; and Whereas many Korean Americans are waiting for a chance to meet their relatives in North Korea for the first time in more than 60 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the United States and North Korea to begin the process of reuniting Korean-American divided family members with their immediate relatives through ways such as— (A) identifying divided families in the United States and North Korea who are willing and able to participate in a pilot program for family reunions; (B) finding matches for members of such families through organizations such as the Red Cross; and (C) working with the Government of South Korea to include American citizens in inter-Korean video reunions; (2) reaffirms the institution of family as inalienable and, accordingly, urges the restoration of contact between divided families physically, literarily, or virtually; and (3) calls on the United States and North Korea to pursue reunions as a humanitarian priority of immediate concern.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 295 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 8, 2021 Ms. DelBene (for herself, Mr. Panetta , Mr. Beyer , Ms. Sewell , and Mr. Kind ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should promptly resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement.

Whereas climate change is an existential threat to our way of life, impacting our health, national security, and economic prosperity; Whereas transitioning towards a low-emissions economy must be a priority for all countries; Whereas the United States is only responsible for 13 percent of global emissions; Whereas the United States must seek to address climate change through domestic policy and global action; Whereas, on July 8, 2014, the United States and other member countries of the World Trade Organization, accounting for nearly 90 percent of global exports in environmental goods, began negotiations on the Environmental Goods Agreement; Whereas the Environmental Goods Agreement would eliminate tariffs on a broad range of environmental goods including wind turbines, water treatment filters, solar water heaters, and bicycles; Whereas the United States is a leader in the development of environmental goods, but such goods can face tariffs as high as 50 percent when exported to other countries; Whereas the negotiations represent a significant opportunity to help countries across the world access high-quality affordable environmental goods while also leveling the playing field for American manufacturers and supporting green jobs; and Whereas reengaging on the Environmental Goods Agreement must be part of a larger set of efforts aimed at combating the climate emergency, achieving a clean energy economy, and reaching net-zero emissions by the year 2050: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that not later than 90 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the United States Trade Representative should resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement.