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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 404 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2021 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Cleaver , Ms. Speier , Mr. Blumenauer , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Levin of Michigan , Ms. Dean , Mr. Deutch , Ms. Pingree , Mr. LaMalfa , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Vela , Mr. Rutherford , Mrs. Walorski , Mr. Lamb , Mr. Rush , Mr. Long , and Mr. Waltz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as DIPG Awareness Day to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Whereas diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) affects 200 to 400 children in the United States each year with certain regularity; Whereas brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death in children; Whereas DIPG is the second most common malignant brain tumor of childhood; Whereas DIPG is the leading cause of childhood death due to brain tumors; Whereas the median survival time is only 9 months postdiagnosis with treatment; Whereas 5-year survival is less than 1 percent; Whereas, given the age at diagnosis and the average life expectancy, the number of life years lost annually because of DIPG is approximately 24,000 years of person life lost (calculated as the number of children diagnosed by average of male and female life expectancy from that median age, 300 × 80 = 24,000 years of person life lost annually); Whereas prognosis has not improved for children with DIPG in over 40 years; and Whereas Federal funding for research for pediatric cancer should be increased to address the level of unmet medical need for this vulnerable population: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of DIPG Awareness Day ; (2) encourages all people of the United States to become more informed about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) pediatric brain cancer, and the current challenges to the medical research system in designating sufficient research funding for pediatric cancers; (3) supports expanded research to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG and their families; and (4) encourages public and private sources of research funding to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer, as well as the life-years lost, as significant factors to be considered during the grant application process.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2021 Mr. Lynch (for himself and Mr. Raskin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month .

Whereas an unruptured brain aneurysm can lead to double vision, vision loss, loss of sensation, weakness, loss of balance, uncoordination, and speech problems; Whereas a brain aneurysm is often discovered when it ruptures and causes a subarachnoid hemorrhage; Whereas a subarachnoid hemorrhage can lead to brain damage, hydrocephalus, stroke, and death; Whereas, each year, more than 30,000 people in the United States suffer from ruptured brain aneurysms, and 40 percent of these people die as a result; Whereas, annually, between 3,000 and 4,500 people in the United States with ruptured brain aneurysms die before reaching the hospital; Whereas a number of advancements have been made in recent years regarding the detection of aneurysms, including the computerized tomography (CT) scan, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test, and the cerebral arteriogram, and early detection can save lives; Whereas various research studies are currently being conducted in the United States in order to better understand, prevent, and treat brain aneurysms; Whereas organizations, such as the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, serve as global leaders for brain aneurysm awareness, education, support, advocacy, and research funding; and Whereas the month of September would be an appropriate month to designate as National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month ; and (2) continues to support research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 409 In the House of Representatives, U. S., May 19, 2021 RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 18 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 409 [Report No. 117–38] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2021 Mr. McGovern , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes..

That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3233) to establish the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Homeland Security or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 3237) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, 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 chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit.

May 18, 2021 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 410 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2021 Ms. Dean (for herself, Mr. Evans , Ms. Houlahan , and Ms. Scanlon ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the ratification of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment.

Whereas, on May 18, 1971, Pennsylvania voters ratified article 1, section 27 of their constitution, commonly referred to as the Environmental Rights Amendment ; Whereas the amendment guarantees the people of Pennsylvania the right to clean air, pure water, and the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic, and esthetic values of the environment; Whereas the amendment ensures Pennsylvania’s public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come; Whereas, with the amendment, the Commonwealth became trustee of these resources and shall conserve and maintain them for the benefit of all the people; Whereas the joint resolution which proposed the amendment had unanimous support in both the Pennsylvania House and Senate, and was approved by Pennsylvania voters with a four-to-one margin; Whereas the ballot measure had broad support from numerous organizations including the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Pennsylvania League of Women Voters, and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council; Whereas the amendment made the Pennsylvania government responsible for the environment, giving the public the ability to compel the government to act through legal means; Whereas the ratification of the amendment established the right to a healthy environment as important and necessary as other constitutional rights in Pennsylvania; Whereas the amendment was created to protect Pennsylvania’s environment and natural resources from further devastation caused by a lack of environmental regulation for over a century; and Whereas those in the Pennsylvania State government, specifically Representative Franklin L. Kury, worked tirelessly to pass the amendment through the Pennsylvania General Assembly and advance it on the primary ballot to provide Pennsylvania’s environment with permanent protection in the Commonwealth’s constitution: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the Environmental Rights Amendment in Pennsylvania; (2) recognizes the broad support the amendment had among Pennsylvania citizens and government; (3) acknowledges this amendment is crucial to the protection of Pennsylvania’s environment and natural resources; (4) supports the values espoused by the amendment, including the notion of the right to clean air and pure water, and the Commonwealth’s responsibility in preserving the environment for future generations; and (5) recognizes the conservation of environment is key to the future success of the United States.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 411 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2021 Ms. Moore of Wisconsin (for herself, Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Davids of Kansas , Mr. Gallego , and Mr. Young ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women.

Whereas according to a study commissioned by the Department of Justice, in some Tribal communities American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, homicide was the third leading cause of death among American Indian and Alaska Native women between 10 and 24 years of age and the sixth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 20 and 44 years of age; Whereas Native women face some of the highest levels of violence of any group, but there is little data on the number of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women in the United States; Whereas American Indians and Alaska Natives are 2.5 times more likely to experience violent crimes and at least 2 times more likely to experience rape or sexual assault crimes than people who are not American Indians or Alaska Natives; Whereas 97 percent of female and 90 percent of male American Indian and Alaska Native victims report being victimized by a non-Indian; Whereas according to a 2010 Government Accountability Office report, the Offices of the United States Attorneys declined to prosecute nearly 52 percent of violent crimes that occur in Indian country; Whereas the Indian Law and Order Commission issued a report entitled A Roadmap for Making Native America Safer , that recommends the restoration of the inherent authority of Tribal courts; and Whereas Tribal communities should be able to protect themselves from domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, sex trafficking, violence against children, violence against elders, and from violence committed against members of the Tribal justice system: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 414 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 19, 2021 Mr. McCarthy (for himself, Mr. Wenstrup , Mr. Harris , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Murphy of North Carolina , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Jackson , Mr. Babin , Mr. Dunn , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Gosar , and Mr. Simpson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration May 19, 2021 The Committee on House Administration discharged; considered and laid on the table RESOLUTION Directing the Attending Physician to take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on May 13, 2021.

Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a guidance on May 13, 2021 stating that Americans who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 no longer need to wear masks indoors or outdoors in almost all scenarios; Whereas the three widely available vaccines against Covid-19 are highly effective; Whereas Dr. Anthony Fauci stated on May 16 that, “It is very unlikely that a vaccinated person, even if there's a breakthrough infection, would transmit it to someone else.”; Whereas those who are fully vaccinated are shown not to carry the viral load necessary to spread the virus, and therefore do not pose a significant risk; Whereas those who have not yet received the vaccine pose no real threat to those who have been vaccinated; Whereas there may be Members of the House of Representatives whose personal physician, for various reasons, may recommend that they do not receive the vaccine; Whereas those who want to continue wearing a mask or taking other forms of precaution may do so; Whereas Members of the House of Representatives have a responsibility to send a message to the American people that we can trust the safety and efficacy of the available Covid-19 vaccines; Whereas the continued House mask mandate sends the erroneous message that the efficacy of the vaccines cannot be trusted; Whereas the continued House mask mandate is not based on the best available science, is contrary to the latest CDC guidance, and is not in line with the protocols in place in the United States Senate and at the White House; and Whereas the continued House mask mandate hinders the ability of the House to properly and effectively conduct the people’s business: Now, therefore, be it

That the Attending Physician, in consultation with the Director for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, should take timely action to provide updated mask wearing guidance applicable to the Hall of the House of Representatives and committee meeting spaces for Members and staff who are vaccinated against Covid-19, consistent with the public guidance released by the CDC on May 13, 2021.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2021 Mr. Fallon submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Israel is a crucial ally of the United States and that anti-Semitism and hostility against the State of Israel should be rejected in all forms.

Whereas the State of Israel is the only democracy in the Middle East; Whereas the existence of the State of Israel is vital to the preservation of the Jewish people; Whereas the alliance between the United States and the State of Israel is essential to the national security of Israel; Whereas the United States’ diplomatic support of Israel has allowed for a greater sense of national security for both the State of Israel and the Jewish people; Whereas radical Islamic terrorists intent on destroying Israel are equally dedicated to the destruction of the United States; Whereas Israel is experienced in combating militarism and jihad stemming from Arabic nations and is uniquely qualified to assist the United States in the fight against terrorism; Whereas the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is extraordinarily qualified to assist the United States in preserving national security given its ability to proficiently operate in the Middle East; Whereas citizens in both the United States and Israel believe in the pursuit of happiness through freedom; Whereas radical, racist, and extremist organizations exist that attempt to boycott, divest, and sanction Israel and the Jewish people; Whereas the terrorist organization Hamas has continually threatened the existence of the State of Israel through unprovoked rocket attacks on innocent Israeli civilian targets; and Whereas it is the responsibility of the United States Congress to denounce prejudice, including anti-Semitism, in all forms: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Maintaining Our Resolve to Defend, Encourage, and Conserve our Alliance with Israel Resolution or the MORDECAI Resolution . 2. Sense of the house of representatives It is the sense of the House of Representatives that the State of Israel is a crucial ally of the United States and that anti-Semitism and hostility against the State of Israel should be rejected in all forms.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 424 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2021 Mr. Garcia of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 1, 2021, as Batten Disease Awareness Day .

Whereas Batten disease is a family of rare genetic disorders of the nervous system that typically begins in childhood; Whereas there are many forms of Batten disease, and the mutations of at least 14 different genes are known to cause the disease; Whereas symptoms of the fatal disease include vision loss leading to blindness, personality and behavioral changes, seizures, intellectual decline, disruption and loss of speech, dementia, and other debilitating ailments; Whereas depending on the age of onset, Batten disease usually leads to premature death when the patient is in his or her late teens or early twenties; Whereas Batten disease occurs in an estimated 2 to 4 of every 100,000 births in the United States; Whereas due to the many different forms of the disease, there is significant variability in the age of onset and symptom progression for each case; Whereas on average, the process to reach the correct diagnosis for a patient with a rare disease could take up to 7.6 years, visits with numerous physicians, and multiple misdiagnoses; Whereas there is no known cure for Batten disease, and the lack of essential funding has hindered scientists’ ability to find a potential treatment or cure; and Whereas the Federal Government has not done enough to provide funding for rare diseases, and 95 percent of the 7,000 rare diseases still have no FDA-approved treatment: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Batten Disease Awareness Day ; and (2) calls for more funding for research to be done on potential treatment and cures for rare diseases.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 425 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2021 Mrs. Hartzler (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Ms. Stefanik , and Mr. Steube ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of May as National Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease and Conditions Awareness Month .

Whereas there are an estimated 476,000 new cases of Lyme disease annually, putting undue burden and suffering on countless individuals and families; Whereas Lyme disease is a rapidly growing epidemic and ticks that transmit Lyme disease are found in half of all United States counties and about 80 countries worldwide; Whereas Lyme disease has no known cure and is difficult to diagnose; Whereas Lyme disease poses a significant threat to our communities, especially when coupled with other tick-borne illnesses and conditions such as alpha-gal allergy, Babesiosis, Heartland virus, Tularemia, and STARI; Whereas symptoms are often mistaken for common illnesses but can affect the nervous system, the heart, and joints, leading to arthritic symptoms, paralysis, encephalitis, seizures, and death if left untreated; Whereas a comprehensive approach utilizing increased education and more research on Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and conditions and their vectors can lead to significant advancements; Whereas individuals and families should seek out and be aware of best practices for the prevention of tick bites and Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and conditions; Whereas individuals living in or visiting wooded and other vulnerable areas should check themselves and their loved ones for ticks each day; Whereas spring marks the beginning of increased tick-bite activity; and Whereas May would be an appropriate month to designate as National Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease and Conditions Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease and Conditions Awareness Month to increase public knowledge of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases and conditions, raise awareness about the prevention of tick bites, and advance the vision of finding cures through critical research.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 427 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 20, 2021 Mr. Schweikert submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Encouraging the Department of Agriculture to lead efforts, in partnerships with States, localities, universities, and various farming and ranching groups, to prepare for the disruptive transformation of the entire agriculture industry.

Whereas the world’s population is expected to reach 7.8 billion people in 2021; Whereas demographic trends point to an estimated 10.9 billion people on Earth by 2100; Whereas as populations grow and urbanization expands, rural and agricultural land decreases; Whereas climate change over the coming decades will increase the unpredictability of weather patterns for crops and water supply; Whereas advances in discovering genetic diversity in plants allow for an increase in plant species diversification, which can provide immunity against diseases that could cause entire plant species to die out; Whereas recent breakthroughs in photosynthesis in certain plant species raise the possibility of increasing crop yields on less land; Whereas biotechnology, including gene-editing and CRISPR, synthetic biology, and other modern techniques are imperative for crops to survive a changing climate and increasing productivity on less arable land with less water to meet a growing world population; Whereas science has proven countless times that such foods are safe for human and animal consumption; Whereas the Department of Agriculture and various academic institutions have focused on research and development of innovative biotechnologies; Whereas outreach and education to farmers growing such crops remain imperative; and Whereas expanding acceptance for gene-edited crops is necessary, including for cross-border trade and consumption: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the Department of Agriculture to lead efforts, in partnerships with States, localities, universities, international partners and organizations, and various farming and ranching groups, to prepare for the future transformation of the agriculture industry; (2) continues to promote the safety and effectiveness of biotechnology in agriculture, including the science behind this safety; and (3) promotes biotechnology and other modern technologies that will have positive effects for the climate and natural carbon solutions.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 429 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2021 Mr. Bowman (for himself and Mr. McGovern ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the value of Palestinian and Israeli lives and urging an immediate cease-fire and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Whereas every Palestinian life matters; and Whereas every Israeli life matters: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges an immediate cease-fire to prevent— (A) any further loss of life; and (B) further escalation of conflict in Israel and the Palestinian territories; and (2) supports diplomatic efforts— (A) to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; (B) to uphold international law; and (C) to protect the human rights of Israelis and Palestinians.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 430 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2021 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Beyer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of May 21, 2021, as Endangered Species Day .

Whereas plants and wildlife provide incalculable services for humankind, including health, cultural, economic, recreational, and spiritual benefits, among others; Whereas, in the United States and around the world, more than 2,300 species are recognized as at risk of extinction now or in the foreseeable future, and many more are experiencing declines in populations and future viability; Whereas the planet is experiencing a biodiversity crisis, which many scientists conclude is the sixth mass extinction event, with plant and wildlife species across the globe facing heightened risk of extinction that is largely driven by human activity; Whereas climate change, large-scale changes in land use, and habitat destruction pose existential threats to species; Whereas the United States has prioritized the conservation and recovery of imperiled species by enacting the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other landmark conservation statutes; Whereas conservation and protection efforts implemented under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 have successfully prevented the extinction of more than 99 percent of species designated as threatened or endangered, including the critically imperiled California condor, whooping crane, and black-footed ferret; Whereas many at-risk species have significant cultural and subsistence values to Tribal, indigenous, and Native Alaskan communities, whose Tribal leadership, ancestral lands, and traditional ecological knowledge play an invaluable role in species conservation and recovery; Whereas Americans have the opportunity to stem threats to endangered and threatened species by enacting and implementing bold policies and conservation initiatives, including conserving at least 30 percent each of our Nation’s lands and waters by the year 2030; and Whereas the recovery of species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 is a remarkable success that should be celebrated: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Endangered Species Day ; (2) recognizes the intrinsic value of plants and wildlife as part of the United States environmental heritage, and the invaluable role that the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has played in safeguarding at-risk species; and (3) acknowledges the continued importance of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other conservation measures to protect threatened and endangered species and address the biodiversity crisis.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 431 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2021 Mr. Reschenthaler submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics , and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs , and the Judiciary , 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 Condemning the statements of Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington.

Whereas, on October 8, 1997, Hamas was designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the United States Government and actively seeks the destruction of the State of Israel, uses Palestinians as human shields, and is responsible for the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip; Whereas, on May 10, 2021, Hamas, an Iranian-backed terrorist organization, fired approximately 150 rockets from the Gaza Strip targeting the State of Israel; Whereas Israel has a right of self-defense against radical Islamic terrorism; Whereas, on May 20, 2021, Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington stated on CNN, Well, we condemn Hamas’ firing of those rockets, but I think you have to look at what prompted even that behavior. ; Whereas Representative Pramila Jayapal further stated, this has been a pattern of action from Israel that frankly has taken away the idea even of a two-state solution, and has led to increased hopelessness from the Palestinian people. ; Whereas Representative Pramila Jayapal said I think what Hamas has done is—obviously we condemn that—but we have to look at the power balance here, or imbalance as it were, and we have to put more responsibility on Israel in maintaining peace in the region. ; Whereas blaming Israel for Hamas rocket attacks and justifying terrorism is a form of anti-Semitic speech; and Whereas spreading hateful misinformation about the State of Israel feeds anti-Semitism against Jewish people at home and abroad: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the statements of Representative Pramila Jayapal of Washington; (2) condemns anti-Semitic hate speech; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to the State of Israel and supports its right of self-defense.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 432 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2021 Mr. Arrington submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs RESOLUTION Celebrating the opening of the new Lubbock, Texas, Veterans Affairs medical clinic, in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center, and Covenant Health, through the VA MISSION Act of 2018.

Whereas the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has partnered with Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide expanded healthcare to the veterans of West Texas; Whereas the veterans of Lubbock, including five prominent retired generals (Lieutenant General Bernhard Mittemeyer, M.D., Major General Walter Huffman, J.D., Major General Edgar Murphy, Major General Annette Sobel, M.D., and Brigadier General Gary Harber) and civic leaders of West Texas, recognized the need for improved VA healthcare and access; Whereas Lubbock, Texas, a city with a population of nearly 300,000, was 200 miles from the nearest VA clinic; Whereas data provided by the VA showed that of 323,000 veterans in West Texas, only 167,000 were enrolled in the VA and this clinic will drastically improve the healthcare of those veterans; Whereas the City of Lubbock averages zero homeless veterans per 1,000 veterans; Whereas the Lubbock VA clinic— (1) will provide radiology and cardiology services; (2) will provide CT, MRI, and X-ray services; (3) will provide mental and behavioral health services; (4) will contribute economic growth and jobs to the local economy; (5) will alleviate the inconvenience of traveling over 200 miles to receive care; and (6) will be capable of assisting a larger number of veterans on a day-to-day basis: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives celebrates the opening of the new Lubbock, Texas, Veterans Affairs medical clinic, in partnership with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center, and Covenant Health, pursuant to the VA MISSION Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–182 ).
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2021 Mr. Carson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day .

Whereas poppies are worn and displayed as a symbolic tribute to fallen and future veterans and members of the Armed Forces; Whereas the use of the poppy symbolically comes from the poem In Flanders Fields , which movingly begins, In Flanders Fields the poppies blow, between the crosses, row on row , referring to the poppies that sprang up in the churned-up earth of newly dug soldiers’ graves in parts of Belgium and France following World War I; Whereas at the end of World War I, the American Legion adopted the poppy as a symbol of freedom and the blood sacrificed by members of the Armed Forces in war; Whereas the American Legion family has long utilized the red poppy as its official flower, symbolizing the blood shed by those who have served in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas the poppy is worn in England and Canada on Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day and Poppy Day, to commemorate members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty; Whereas as the United States commemorates yearly the sacrifices of American lives during World War I and the American Legion honors those sacrifices through its indefatigable efforts, it is fitting to expand the meaning of the poppy and formally recognize its historic symbolism; Whereas wearing a poppy can unite citizens from across the country who wish to show their patriotism and appreciation for those who serve as members of the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas the Friday before each Memorial Day is an appropriate day to recognize as National Poppy Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day ; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors of the United States to join in observing National Poppy Day to honor every member of the Armed Forces who has died in the name of liberty, freedom, and democracy while also showing their support for living veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 436 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2021 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself, Mr. Cooper , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , and Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor , 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 Supporting State, local, and community initiatives to encourage parents, teachers, camp counselors, and childcare professionals to take measures to prevent sunburns in the minors they care for, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that State, local, and community entities should continue to support efforts to curb the incidences of skin cancer beginning with childhood skin protection.

Whereas increasing intermittent sun exposure in childhood and during one’s lifetime is associated with an increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma; Whereas even one blistering sunburn during childhood or adolescence can nearly double a person's chance of developing melanoma later in life, while five or more blistering sunburns in late adolescence increases one’s melanoma risk by 80 percent and nonmelanoma risk by 68 percent; Whereas because sunscreen is an over-the-counter drug, sunscreen is not allowed in many schools without physician authorization; Whereas in these cases, sunscreen is usually required to be stored in a locked cabinet in the nurse’s office; Whereas sunscreens that meet FDA standards can be used safely without consulting a health care professional when used as directed; and Whereas research shows that broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher, when used as directed with other skin protection measures, can prevent sunburn and reduce the risk of skin cancer and premature aging: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports Federal, State, and local efforts to exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools and encourages all schools to allow students to possess sunscreen at school without restriction and without requiring physician authorization; (2) encourages State, local, and community entities, including schools and summer camps, to develop policies that provide for the use of and access to sunscreen and articles of sun-protective clothing; and (3) supports initiatives and efforts to encourage physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, through pediatric wellness exams and other opportunities, to educate parents and their children about sun-safe behaviors, including instructions on how to apply sunscreen and effectively wear comprehensive sun-protective clothing.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 437 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2021 Ms. Kelly of Illinois (for herself, Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Cicilline , Ms. Norton , Mr. Horsford , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Torres of New York , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Plaskett , and Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 4, 2021, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June 2021 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month .

Whereas, each year in the United States, more than— (1) 38,500 individuals are killed and 85,000 individuals are wounded by gunfire; (2) 14,000 individuals are killed in homicides involving guns; (3) 23,000 individuals die by suicide using a gun; and (4) 480 individuals are killed in unintentional shootings; Whereas, since 1968, more individuals have died from guns in the United States than have died on the battlefields of all the wars in the history of the United States; Whereas 2020 was one of the deadliest years on record for the United States, with an estimated 19,300 people killed in gun homicides or nonsuicide-related shootings, a 25 percent increase over 2019; Whereas unintentional shooting deaths by children increased by nearly one-third, comparing incidents in March to December of 2020 to the same months in 2019; Whereas, by 1 count, in 2020 in the United States, there were 610 mass shooting incidents in which at least 4 people were killed or wounded by gunfire; Whereas, every year in the United States, more than 3,000 children and teens are killed by gun violence and 15,000 children and teens are shot and wounded; Whereas approximately 8,800 people in the United States under the age of 25 die because of gun violence annually, including Hadiya Pendleton, who, in 2013, was killed at 15 years of age in Chicago, Illinois, while standing in a park; Whereas, on June 4, 2021, to recognize the 24th birthday of Hadiya Pendleton (born June 2, 1997), people across the United States will recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Day and wear orange in tribute to— (1) Hadiya Pendleton and other victims of gun violence; and (2) the loved ones of those victims; and Whereas June 2021 is an appropriate month to designate as National Gun Violence Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports— (A) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (B) the designation of National Gun Violence Awareness Day , in remembrance of the victims of gun violence; and (2) calls on the people of the United States to— (A) promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety; (B) wear orange, the color that hunters wear to show that they are not targets, on National Gun Violence Awareness Day ; (C) concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and (D) bring community members and leaders together to discuss ways to make communities safer.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 440 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2021 Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Mr. Gimenez , and Ms. Salazar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commending Lithuania for refusing to ratify the European Union’s Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement with Cuba.

Whereas Lithuania and the United States have a three-decade-long special relationship built on shared values, prevailing trust, and a fundamental respect for democracy; Whereas the United States-European Union relationship is, as stated by the European Commission, built on values of human dignity, individual rights and democratic principles … ; Whereas the European Union signed the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (PDCA) with the Government of Cuba in 2016, to consolidate and strengthen links between the parties in the areas of political dialogue, cooperation and trade, on the basis of mutual respect, reciprocity, common interest and respect for their sovereignty ; Whereas the Communist Government of Cuba has mobilized a regime of censorship, detention, torture, and murder of political opponents, repression of prodemocracy efforts, and unparalleled restrictions on movement and emigration; Whereas the latest wave of repression has targeted the free speech, artistic San Isidro Movement, whose leader, Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, is currently isolated and under police control in a hospital in Havana; Whereas cooperative agreements between Western states and the Government of Cuba legitimize corruption, political repression, and a segregating and suppressive economic system while undermining prodemocracy efforts on the ground in Cuba, Venezuela, and elsewhere; and Whereas Lithuania is the only European Union member state which has refused to ratify the PDCA on account of its demerits: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly commends Lithuania for standing with Cuba’s human rights activists by refusing to ratify the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (PDCA); (2) calls on other European Union members to follow in the footsteps of Lithuania and annul their ratification of the PDCA in the course of its ongoing provisional implementation; (3) takes pride in the special relationship shared by the United States and Lithuania; and (4) looks forward to strengthening the United States-Lithuania relationship on a diplomatic, military, economic, and humanitarian basis.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 442 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2021 Mr. Pence (for himself, Mr. Moulton , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Bergman , and Mr. Bost ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs , 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 support for the designation of October 23, 2021, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Whereas the United States deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas, at 6:22 a.m. local time on October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the United States Armed Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces lost their lives in the blast; Whereas the attack killed 220 marines, members of the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines Battalion Landing Team; Whereas October 23, 1983, was the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945 during World War II; Whereas, in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and 3 Army soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas, on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another building in Beirut; Whereas this terrorist attack on October 23, 1983, followed a separate tragic suicide bombing on April 18, 1983, that killed 63 people, including 17 Americans, and injured 120 others in front of the United States Embassy in Beirut; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that the events of October 23, 1983, and the members of the United States Armed Forces who died in Beirut on that day are recognized and commemorated through the establishment of a national day of remembrance on October 23: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the United States Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; (2) honors the Gold Star Families who lost their loved ones more than three decades ago; (3) remembers the faith and loyalty of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who laid down their lives to protect our freedoms; and all veterans who have so nobly worn the uniform of our Armed Forces; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to honor the fallen by supporting and participating in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities in observance of such a national day of remembrance.