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IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 609 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2021 Mr. Mast submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1232) to require a five-year staffing plan for the Department of State, 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. 1232) to require a five-year staffing plan for the Department of State, and for other purposes. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived. An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 5127, as introduced, shall be considered as adopted. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment there to, to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the majority leader and minority leader or their respective designees; and (2) one motion to recommit. 2. Clause 1(c) of rule XIX shall not apply to the consideration of H.R. 1232.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 610 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2021 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Posey , Mr. Harris , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Clyde , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Carl , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Perry , Ms. Herrell , and Mr. Babin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Calling for the immediate resignation of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Alexander Milley.

Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal of United States citizens, United States military personnel, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan has been an abysmal failure; Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has jeopardized the safety of, and in some cases directly resulted in the death of, United States citizens, United States armed servicemembers, and Afghan civilians; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to international condemnation of the United States, including from our allies; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal has diminished the United States standing on the international stage, allowing adversaries such as Russia and China to call into question the United States ability to fulfill its military and defense commitments; Whereas the Biden administration allowed billions of taxpayer dollars in military equipment to fall into the hands of the Taliban, including small arms, body armor, land vehicles, helicopters, and drones; Whereas the Biden administration has jeopardized the safety of United States citizens and Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan by willingly sharing their identities with Taliban officials; Whereas the actions laid out above constitute a severe dereliction of duty and a failure to fulfill the oaths of office taken by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Alexander Milley; and Whereas these failures have created a permanent rupture of trust between this military chain of command and the American people and our allies: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Alexander Milley immediately resign from office.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 611 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2021 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Posey , Mr. Harris , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Clyde , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Carl , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Mast , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Perry , Ms. Herrell , and Mr. Babin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Calling for the immediate resignation of Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III.

Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal of United States citizens, United States military personnel, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan has been an abysmal failure; Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has jeopardized the safety of, and in some cases directly resulted in the death of, United States citizens, United States armed servicemembers, and Afghan civilians; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to international condemnation of the United States, including from our allies; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal has diminished the United States standing on the international stage, allowing adversaries such as Russia and China to call into question the United States ability to fulfill its military and defense commitments; Whereas the Biden administration allowed billions of taxpayer dollars in military equipment to fall into the hands of the Taliban, including small arms, body armor, land vehicles, helicopters, and drones; Whereas the Biden administration has jeopardized the safety of United States citizens and Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan by willingly sharing their identities with Taliban officials; Whereas the actions laid out above constitute a severe dereliction of duty and a failure to fulfill the oaths of office taken by Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III; and Whereas these failures have created a permanent rupture of trust between this military chain of command and the American people and our allies: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III immediately resign from office.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 612 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 31, 2021 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Mast , Mr. Hice of Georgia , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Posey , Mr. Fulcher , Mr. Harris , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Cloud , Mr. Clyde , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Carl , Mr. Brooks , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Palazzo , Mr. Perry , Ms. Herrell , Mrs. Lesko , Mr. Babin , and Mr. Johnson of Louisiana ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Calling for the immediate resignation of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal of United States citizens, United States military personnel, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan has been an abysmal failure; Whereas the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan has jeopardized the safety of, and in some cases directly resulted in the death of, United States citizens, United States armed servicemembers, and Afghan civilians; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal from Afghanistan has led to international condemnation of the United States, including from our allies; Whereas the Biden administration’s conduct of the withdrawal has diminished the United States standing on the international stage, allowing adversaries such as Russia and China to call into question the United States ability to fulfill its military and defense commitments; Whereas the Biden administration allowed billions of taxpayer dollars in military equipment to fall into the hands of the Taliban, including small arms, body armor, land vehicles, helicopters, and drones; Whereas the Biden administration has jeopardized the safety of United States citizens and Afghan allies stranded in Afghanistan by willingly sharing their identities with Taliban officials; Whereas the actions laid out above constitute a severe dereliction of duty and a failure to fulfill the oaths of office taken by President Biden; and Whereas these failures have created a permanent rupture of trust between this military chain of command and the American people and our allies: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., immediately resign from office.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 619 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 3, 2021 Ms. Adams (for herself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Cooper , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mr. Lawson of Florida , Mr. Luetkemeyer , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Strickland , Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Gohmert , Mr. Butterfield , Mr. Crist , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. McEachin , and Ms. Ross ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Recognizing the significance of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference Week.

Whereas the Department of Education recognizes September 6 through September 10, 2021, as National HBCU Conference Week; Whereas historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were established in the United States of America beginning in the early nineteenth century and continued to be established throughout the nineteenth century to provide educational opportunities and valuable guidance to Black students; Whereas after the Civil War, HBCUs continued to provide education and valuable guidance to formerly enslaved students; Whereas slavery and segregation served as barriers to Black students’ successful enrollment in colleges and universities; Whereas notable Black Americans, such as Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and W.E.B. Du Bois, attended an HBCU; Whereas, on May 17, 1954, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka established that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional; Whereas, on November 8, 1965, Congress officially defined a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as an institution of higher learning that was accredited and established before 1964, and whose principal mission was the education of African Americans; Whereas Congress calls for the issuance of a Presidential proclamation to mark National HBCU Conference Week; and Whereas HBCUs continue to remain integral to the United States of America academically, socially, and economically: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes National HBCU Conference Week; and (2) reaffirms its support for HBCUs and students attending HBCUs.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 621 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 3, 2021 Mr. Fortenberry submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security should deny admission or parole into the United States for, former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, and for other purposes.

Whereas former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani’s refusal to vacate his office constitutes a dereliction of duty, leaving Afghanistan without adequate leadership to resist the resurgence of the Taliban, leading to the deaths of an unknown number of Afghan citizens and thirteen United States service members; Whereas the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to Tajikistan Mohammad Zahir Aghbar requested the International Criminal Police Organization apprehend former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani for embezzlement from the treasury of Afghanistan valued at approximately $169,000,000; Whereas the United States has provided $145,000,000,000 to the Government of Afghanistan’s reconstruction efforts since 2001, including $17,280,000,000 in on-budget assistance to the Government of Afghanistan; and Whereas potentially enriching himself at the expense of the security of American personnel is a violation of the trust the United States placed in former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani and his administration: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) notwithstanding section 221 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1201 ), the Secretary of State should deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security should deny admission or parole into the United States for, former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani; (2) pursuant to section 221(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1201(i) ), the issuing consular officer, the Secretary of State, or the Secretary of Homeland Security (or a designee of any such officer or Secretary) should revoke any visa or other entry documentation issued to former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, regardless of when the visa or other documentation was issued; and (3) a revocation described in paragraph (2) should take effect immediately and shall automatically cancel any other valid visa or entry documentation that is in the alien’s possession.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 623 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2021 Mr. Cawthorn submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that political violence, violent speech, and inciteful language have no place in our political discourse and should be wholly condemned.

Whereas political violence in America is never acceptable; Whereas political will of Americans is expressed at the ballot box through secure and safe elections; Whereas it is the duty of the House of Representatives to condemn all forms of political violence in the United States of America; and Whereas the following calls for political violence have been ignored and not condemned by the Democratic Party or the House of Representatives: When they go low, we kick ’em. That’s what this new Democratic Party is about. —Former United States Attorney General Eric Holder; Let’s make sure we show up wherever we have to show up. And if you see anybody from that Cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd. And you push back on them. And you tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere. We’ve got to get the children connected to their parents. —Congresswoman Maxine Waters; I will go and take Trump out tonight! —Congresswoman Maxine Waters; People Will Do What They Do. —Speaker Nancy Pelosi responding to violent mobs in America; There needs to be unrest in the streets for as long as there is unrest in our lives. —Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley; Show me where it says that protests are supposed to be polite and peaceful. —Chris Cuomo; If we were in high school I’d take him behind the gym and beat the hell out of him. —President Joe Biden; They’re still going to have to go out and put a bullet in Donald Trump. And that’s a fact —Rick Wilson; I have thought an awful lot about blowing up the White House, —Madonna; and I hope Trump is assassinated. —Democratic State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that political violence, violent speech, and inciteful language have no place in our political discourse and should be wholly condemned.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 625 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 7, 2021 Ms. McCollum (for herself, Mr. Phillips , Ms. Craig , and Ms. Omar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Whereas 17 Minnesotans qualified to compete for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games: Sunisa (Suni) Lee, Kyra Condie, Lara Dallman-Weiss, Mason Ferlic, Bowe Becker, Regan Smith, Sylvia Fowles, Napheesa Collier, Joe Klecker, Payton Otterdahl, Gable Steveson, Patrick Sunderman, Alise Willoughby, Jordan Thompson, Bethanie Matteck-Sands, Grace McCallum, and Shane Wiskus; Whereas Suni Lee won the gold medal in the women’s gymnastics all-around, helped Team USA to a silver medal in the team final and won the bronze medal in the uneven bars; Grace McCallum helped Team USA win the silver medal in women’s gymnastics; Neephesa Collier and Sylvia Fowles helped Team USA women’s basketball earn the gold medal; Jordan Thompson was part of Team USA women’s volleyball who won its first-ever gold medal; Bowe Becker helped win the gold medal in the men’s 4x100 freestyle swimming relay; Regan Smith won the silver medal in the 200-meter butterfly, the bronze medal in the 100-meter backstroke and helped Team USA win the silver medal in the 4x100 meter women’s medley relay; and Gable Steveson won the gold medal in men’s freestyle wrestling; Whereas athletes trained for many years, demonstrated discipline, exhibited world-class athleticism, and overcame historic obstacles to earn the chance to compete for Team USA, including the delay and altering of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics because of the COVID–19 pandemic; and Whereas team spirit and perseverance were displayed by athletes throughout the competition despite the lack of live audiences or cheering fans: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the exceptional talent, extraordinary commitment, and undisputed hard work; and (2) honors the example of sportsmanship, excellence, and teamwork of the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics and who make our Nation proud.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 627 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2021 Mr. Cawthorn (for himself, Mr. Posey , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Biden Administration should continue to block all assets of the Government of Afghanistan that are held in accounts of United States financial institutions to ensure the Taliban does not have access to such assets.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the United States does not negotiate with international terrorists organizations or persons acting on their behalf, the United States does not pay ransoms to such organizations or persons, and the United States does not provide foreign aid to such organizations or persons; and (2) the Biden Administration should continue to block all assets of the Government of Afghanistan that are held in accounts of United States financial institutions to ensure the Taliban does not have access to such assets.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 628 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2021 Mr. Correa submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

Whereas kindness means doing something for someone else with no expectation of anything in return; Whereas kindness can change a family, a neighborhood, a school, a city, a nation, and ultimately, our world; Whereas residents within the United States have a long history of demonstrating kindness daily in their homes, schools, places of faith, businesses, community organizations, and throughout their neighborhoods; Whereas kindness has the power to connect people and to build community and is the mortar that connects and builds the social infrastructure of the United States; Whereas the culture of kindness and compassion can heal our country from within and promote a healthier society; Whereas studies have shown that kindness can improve several aspects of health, mindfulness, self-compassion, compassion toward others, and interpersonal conflict; and Whereas kindness can foster strong bonds that will bring individuals together despite their differences in order to tackle the challenges that face the United States in a nonpartisan manner: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall recognize kind actions in our country, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 630 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2021 Mr. Meuser submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that President Biden must secure the United States from terror threats by denying entry to certain individuals due to a heightened terror threat from an unstable Afghanistan.

Whereas the Biden administration’s evacuation of United States citizens, military personnel, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan was ill-executed and required additional military personnel to be placed in a dangerously untenable position to complete an unnecessarily hasty withdrawal; Whereas the resulting instability in Afghanistan threatens the safety of American citizens and the security of the American homeland; Whereas 13 United States soldiers were killed by a terrorist attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport on August 26, 2021; Whereas estimates indicate 5,000 to 7,000 prisoners were released by the Taliban when they captured Bagram Air Base, including many al-Qaida operatives; Whereas Afghanistan has previously been a hub for terrorist activity and training; Whereas Pentagon officials have warned that extremist groups could regenerate in Afghanistan within two years of the United States withdrawing military forces; Whereas, in July 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported 212,672 encounters on the southwest border, the highest recorded level; Whereas the Biden administration has rescinded or weakened border security policies including the southwest border wall, the Migrant Protection Protocols, and title 42 expulsion; and Whereas the President has broad authority under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to deny entry to aliens who pose a threat to the United States and the American people: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives calls on President Biden to use his executive authority under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to secure the border and points of entry by denying entry to individuals from Afghanistan who pose a terrorist threat to the United States.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 636 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2021 Mr. Gosar submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to carry out a pilot program under which the leadership of the House shall utilize body-worn cameras and ensure that the cameras are activated while carrying out official leadership business.

1. Utilization of body-worn cameras by House leadership (a) Pilot program The Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives shall carry out a pilot program under which— (1) each Member who is the head of a House leadership office shall utilize a body-worn camera and ensure that the camera is activated while the Member is carrying out the official business of such office; and (2) the footage recorded by the camera is made available online to the public. (b) Regulations The Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives shall promulgate such regulations as may be necessary and appropriate to carry out the pilot program under this section. (c) Period of program The pilot program under this section shall be in effect during the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress. (d) House leadership office defined In this resolution, the term House leadership office means, with respect to a session of Congress, any office for which the appropriation for salaries and expenses of the office for the fiscal year during which any portion of the session occurs is provided under the heading House Leadership Offices in the Act making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 637 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2021 Mr. Keller submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions provided copious and necessary assistance as an intermediary between the Small Business Administration and affected businesses during the COVID–19 pandemic.

Whereas, between April 3, 2020, and May 31, 2021, 5,467 financial institutions distributed 11,823,594 loans totaling $799,832,866,520 through the Paycheck Protection Program of the Small Business Administration; Whereas, through public-private collaboration, essential emergency funding kept the most at-risk businesses afloat during unprecedented and unpredictable economic activity; and Whereas, between March 27, 2020, and August 8, 2020, lenders of all sizes played a significant role, and those with less than $10,000,000,000 in assets played an outsized role in facilitating the survival of small businesses and the jobs they support, and this group of 5,338 lenders facilitated 2,745,204 loans totaling $233,776,205,568 and distributed 45 percent of funding made available through the CARES Act ( Public Law 116–136 ) during this period: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives finds that the Paycheck Protection Program and the collaboration of the Small Business Administration, the Department of the Treasury, and private financial institutions kept millions of businesses open throughout the economic fallout resulting from the COVID–19 pandemic.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 642 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2021 Ms. Newman (for herself, Ms. Salazar , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Norton , Mr. Correa , Mr. Cuellar , Mr. Neguse , Ms. Roybal-Allard , Mr. Costa , Mrs. Torres of California , Mr. García of Illinois , and Mr. Espaillat ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for recognition of September 14, 2021, as the National Latino Small Business Day .

Whereas the Small Business Administration reported that there are currently 3,300,000 Hispanic-owned small businesses in the United States and growing; Whereas Hispanic-owned small businesses generate $700,000,000,000 in annual sales, which is an enormous impact on our Nation’s economy; and Whereas National Latino Small Business Day is dedicated to highlighting the significant contributions of the Latino business community by shopping, celebrating, and supporting Latino-owned small businesses: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses support for recognition of a National Latino Small Business Day .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 648 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Mr. Larsen of Washington (for himself, Mr. Graves of Louisiana , and Ms. Davids of Kansas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 13th through 19th, 2021, as National Drone Safety Awareness Week .

Whereas nearly 900,000 drones are registered in the United States; Whereas the number of registered drones is nearly 3 times the number of registered crewed aircraft; Whereas more than 240,000 remote pilots are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct commercial operations in accordance with Federal regulations; Whereas more than 500,000 drones are registered for recreational use and operated in accordance with or within the programming of a community-based organization’s set of safety guidelines, which are developed in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration; Whereas the Federal Aviation Administration began offering The Recreational UAS Safety Test or TRUST on June 22, 2021, and 17 test administrators have issued 90,000 completion certificates to test takers; Whereas drones have the potential to produce societal, economic, and environmental benefits in the United States; Whereas public safety agencies are utilizing drones to assist first responders, provide greater situational awareness, and combat fires; Whereas drones are addressing the occupational hazards associated with various types of infrastructure inspection and repair activities; Whereas drones are being used to conduct lifesaving search and rescue missions, assess and survey damage after natural disasters, and conduct wildlife research; Whereas drones are an important tool in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics educational programs; Whereas the demand for drone delivery of consumer products, medications, and food is increasing; Whereas ensuring that all drone pilots yield the right of way to crewed aircraft and adhere to specified airspace limitations, including temporary flight restrictions, is necessary to ensure the safe integration of drones into the National Airspace System; Whereas the safe, secure, and efficient integration of drones into the National Airspace System can foster technological advances and innovation in the United States, create and support American jobs, and improve global competitiveness of American aerospace companies; Whereas a strong drone safety culture will enhance the public’s acceptance of this fast-growing, innovative technology; and Whereas the designation of a National Drone Safety Awareness Week will raise public awareness about the importance of drone safety throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Drone Safety Awareness Week ; (2) recognizes the importance of drone safety; and (3) supports a strong and robust partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration and stakeholders to ensure all drone operators understand the importance of drone safety.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 650 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Ms. McCollum (for herself, Ms. Omar , Mr. Phillips , and Ms. Craig ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

Whereas 15 Minnesotans qualified to compete for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, including— (1) Chuck Aoki; (2) Josie Aslakson; (3) Abby Bauleke; (4) Josh Cinnamo; (5) Joe Delagrave; (6) Ben Goodrich; (7) Rose Hollermann; (8) Aaron Pike; (9) Summer Schmit; (10) Ian Seidenfeld; (11) Lexi Shifflett; (12) Natalie Sims; (13) Melissa Stockwell; (14) Josh Turek; and (15) Mallory Weggemann; Whereas Mallory Weggemann won the gold medal in the 200-meter IM and the 100-meter backstroke, set Paralympic records in both of these events, and won the silver medal in the 50-meter butterfly; Ian Seidenfeld won the gold medal in table tennis; Lexi Shifflett helped Team USA women’s sitting volleyball win gold; Josh Turek helped Team USA men’s wheelchair basketball earn the gold medal; Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave helped win the silver medal for Team USA men’s wheelchair rugby; Ben Goodrich won the silver medal in judo, Josh Cinnamo won the bronze medal for Team USA in track and field for shot put; and Rose Hollermann, Josie Aslakson, and Abby Bauleke helped win the bronze medal for Team USA women’s wheelchair basketball; Whereas athletes trained for many years, exhibited world-class athleticism, and demonstrated fortitude, discipline, and strength to earn the chance to compete for Team USA; and Whereas athletes overcame historic obstacles because of the COVID–19 pandemic, including the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games, all the while continuing to display team morale and tenacity throughout the competition despite the lack of live audiences or cheering fans: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the remarkable skill, steadfast determination, and inspiring hard work; and (2) honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games who make our Nation proud.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 651 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Mr. Neguse (for himself and Ms. Castor of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives related to the Department of Defense’s consideration of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.

Whereas the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has provided valuable scientific assessments on climate change since its creation in 1988; Whereas the first part of the Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis, was finalized on August 6, 2021; Whereas the report finds that the global average temperature is expected to reach or exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels within the coming decades without immediate and large-scale efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and Whereas this increase in global temperature will affect all regions of the world, impacting weather patterns, sea levels, ocean temperatures, biodiversity, and more: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the Department of Defense should take the most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change into consideration when carrying out resiliency efforts and making energy and transportation decisions for military bases and installations; and (2) the Department of Defense should consider adding the recommendations of the Sixth Assessment Report to the Unified Facilities Criteria where appropriate.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 652 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Mr. Neguse submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives related to the evacuation of nationals of Afghanistan.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the contributions of nationals of Afghanistan who are at heightened risk of persecution by Taliban forces due to their affiliation with the United States Government or civil society organizations should be recognized and honored; and (2) the United States should commit to facilitating the safe passage of nationals of Afghanistan and their family members to the United States who are eligible for humanitarian parole or priority 1 or priority 2 designations under the United States Refugee Admissions Program.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 654 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Mr. Pascrell (for himself and Mr. Bacon ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 17, 2021, as National Concussion Awareness Day .

Whereas mild traumatic brain injury, otherwise known as a concussion , is an important health concern for children, teens, and adults; Whereas, according to information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention— (1) there are as many as 1,600,000 to 3,800,000 sports-related concussions annually; (2) as many as 5,300,000 individuals live with a disability because of a traumatic brain injury; (3) between 2010 and 2016, an estimated 2,000,000 children under age 18 visited an emergency department because of a traumatic brain injury sustained during sports- or recreation-related activities; (4) an estimated 283,000 children seek care in United States emergency departments each year for a sports- or recreation-related traumatic brain injury, with traumatic brain injuries sustained in contact sports accounting for approximately 45 percent of these visits; and (5) research suggests that many children with a traumatic brain injury do not seek care in emergency departments or do not seek care at all, resulting in a significant underestimate of prevalence; Whereas the seriousness of concussions should not be minimized in athletics, and return-to-play and return-to-learn protocols can help ensure recovery; Whereas concussions can affect physical, mental, and social health, and a greater awareness and understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions is critical to improved outcomes; and Whereas the House of Representatives can raise awareness about concussions among the medical community and the public: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Concussion Awareness Day ; (2) recognizes that mild traumatic brain injury ( mTBI ), otherwise known as a concussion, is an important health concern; (3) commends the organizations and individuals that raise awareness about mild traumatic brain injury; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about the effects of concussions; and (B) to improve the understanding of proper diagnosis and management of concussions; and (5) encourages further research and prevention efforts to ensure that fewer individuals experience the most adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injury.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 656 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Ms. Stevens (for herself, Ms. Wild , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. McKinley , Mrs. Axne , Ms. Chu , and Mr. Pappas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Whereas, prior to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, numerous health care workers suffered from work-related burnout and depression; Whereas physicians work under intense pressure and are exposed to trauma on the job; Whereas the suicide rate among— (1) male physicians is 1.41 times higher than the general male population; and (2) female physicians is even more pronounced, being 2.27 times higher than the general female population; Whereas physicians, nurses, and allied health providers serving on the frontlines of the COVID–19 pandemic are under a critically high degree of stress and burnout; Whereas shortages of personal protective equipment, difficult working conditions, burdensome administrative tasks, long hours, grief over losing patients, and watching the families of patients suffer added a layer of extreme stress for many frontline workers; Whereas mental health and physical health are equally important components of overall health; Whereas there are structural barriers in place that discourage self-care and mental health help-seeking behaviors among physicians; and Whereas a day of public awareness and education campaigns to shine a light on the tragedy of physician suicide is held on September 17 each year: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to bring national attention to the mental health crisis affecting physicians in the United States; (2) dedicates a day of reflection to honor the memory of physicians who have died by suicide; (3) recognizes the need for greater research into understanding and addressing the issue of physician suicide, including the barriers to treatment, help-seeking behaviors to address burnout, and mental care options to prevent physician suicide; and (4) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Physician Suicide Awareness Day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 17, 2021 Mr. Vela submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the achievements of Tejano music artists such as Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla, in recognition of their contributions to the cultural heritage and diversity of the United States.

Whereas Freddy Fender, a Texan from San Benito, is known for putting Tejano music on the map, starting his music career in 1947 when he was 10 years old and expanding his work with Los Super Seven and the Texas Tornados; Whereas Roberto Pulido, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, is accredited for being one of the most influential Tejano artists in history with an album, Te Vi Partir, making it into the Billboard Top Latin Albums chart; Whereas Flaco Jimenez, a Grammy award winning Tejano music star, pioneered the recognition of Tejano music around the globe, having worked with artists such as Bob Dylan and Dr. John; Whereas Selena Quintanilla, also known as the Queen of Tejano music, was the first female to receive the Grammy for Best Mexican/American album and is known as one of the best and most influential Latin stars in the United States with over 65,000,000 in record sales; Whereas Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla’s artistic work gave recognition to Tejano music nationally and globally; and Whereas Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla paved the way for Tejano and Latin stars throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) honors and congratulates the musical achievements of Tejano artists; and (2) celebrates Tejano musicians and artists who share with the world the richness and strength of South Texas culture and heritage.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 658 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 20, 2021 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mrs. Miller of West Virginia.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 660 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2021 Mr. Curtis (for himself, Mr. Welch , and Mr. Johnson of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as Telehealth Awareness Week .

Whereas telehealth allows a health care practitioner to furnish health care services to a patient or a practitioner at a different physical location than the health care practitioner; Whereas telehealth has played a significant role in supporting access to quality health care services for millions of patients during the COVID–19 public health emergency and will continue to be essential beyond the end of the public health emergency; Whereas following the unprecedented use of telehealth and virtual care services in response to the public health emergency, telehealth now represents a significant percent of care delivery, confirming the need to balance in-person and virtual care in the health care system; Whereas telehealth and virtual care services continue to provide patients and families with safe, appropriate, and high-quality care where and when they need it, and 91 percent of Medicare beneficiaries are satisfied with their telehealth experiences; Whereas telehealth allows health care providers to securely connect with patients wherever they are when an in-person interaction is not clinically necessary or available and expands access to health care services for patients in need of specialty care, enabling the health care system to do more good for more people; Whereas telehealth is a bipartisan issue and Members of Congress from both sides of the political aisle and both sides of Capitol Hill are dedicated to ensuring patients continue to have the choice to access telehealth once the COVID–19 public health emergency ends; Whereas the United States must help improve broader access to telehealth services for all individuals, including members of rural and underserved communities; and Whereas Telehealth Awareness Week unites the efforts of patients, caregivers, health care providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to advance the role of telehealth in health care: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Telehealth Awareness Week .
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 661 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2021 Ms. Johnson of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of September 19, 2021, through September 25, 2021, as Balance Awareness Week .

Whereas vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders are underdiagnosed and undertreated; Whereas as many as 35 percent of adults 40 years of age and older in the United States, approximately 69,000,000 people have experienced some form of vestibular dysfunction; Whereas 80 percent of people 65 years of age and older have experienced dizziness; Whereas dizziness is one of the most common symptoms in patients 25 years and older; Whereas dizziness accounts for 2.6 percent of all primary care visits and nearly 2.5 percent of emergency department visits; Whereas vestibular disorder patients may consult four or more physicians and spend 50 months or more in the search for a diagnosis; Whereas the Vestibular Disorders Association celebrates Balance Awareness Week to reduce the time it takes to diagnose a vestibular disorder by helping patients recognize their symptoms and encouraging them to seek help from a qualified vestibular specialist; and Whereas the week of September 19, 2021, through September 25, 2021, would be an appropriate week to designate as Balance Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Balance Awareness Week ; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular disorders.
IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 663 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2021 Mrs. Steel (for herself, Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Ms. Tenney , and Mr. Budd ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House who accepts an offer of free attendance with respect to a charity event to notify the Committee on Ethics if the value of such free attendance exceeds $1,000, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Greater Accountability from Lawmakers for Americans Resolution or the GALA Resolution . 2. Requirement for the acceptance of certain offers of free attendance to charity events Clause 5(a)(4) of rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) in subdivision (C), by inserting for which the value of the free attendance for the event is less than or equal to $1,000 after charity event ; (2) by redesignating subdivision (D) as subdivision (E); and (3) by inserting after subdivision (C) the following new subdivision: (D) A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House may not accept an offer of free attendance for an event described in subdivision (C) in any case in which the value of the free attendance for the event exceeds $1,000 unless— (i) attendance at the event is appropriate to the performance of the official duties or representative function of the Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House; and (ii) the Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House submits a statement to the Committee on Ethics prior to attending any such event that explains why attendance at the event meets the requirement described in item (i). .