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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 277 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Mr. Bacon (for himself, Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Pappas , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Bera , Mr. Neguse , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. McGovern , Ms. Craig , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Cuellar , and Mr. Smith of Washington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Whereas, on January 5, 2015, the United States Postal Service has implemented lower service standards to virtually eliminate overnight delivery of first class mail and periodicals, and further delay most other mail; Whereas the Postal Regulatory Commission found that it was not necessary to degrade postal services to realize substantial cost savings and that there are other ways to save the postal service money without jeopardizing the service Americans rely upon; Whereas delayed mail negatively impacts businesses, hurts residents, rural communities, and the economy, and drives customers away, resulting in lower revenue and worsens the Postal Service’s financial situation; and Whereas robust service standards implemented by the United States Postal Service are essential to providing prompt and timely delivery of all mail, online purchases, local newspapers, newsletters, bill payments, letters, invitations, packages, and medicines: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 278 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Ms. DeLauro (for herself and Mr. Courtney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2023, as Venture Smith Freedom Day .

Whereas, in about 1729, Venture Smith was born free in West Africa and, in 1739, was seized from his home and enslaved in New England; Whereas 258 years ago, in the year 1765, Venture Smith, at the age of 36, purchased his freedom; Whereas Venture Smith went on to free his family from the bondage of slavery; Whereas Venture Smith became a successful landowner, businessman, and author in the United States; Whereas, in November 1798, Venture Smith was the first African American to write and publish his own autobiography; Whereas Venture Smith was the first person to write and publish the phrase, My freedom is a privilege which nothing else can equal ; Whereas Venture Smith died a free man on September 19, 1805, in Connecticut; and Whereas April 10 would be an appropriate date to designate as Venture Smith Freedom Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day , which would recognize the 258th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom and going on to become a landowner, businessman, and author in Connecticut.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 279 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Ms. Garcia of Texas (for herself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Pressley , Mr. Vargas , Mr. Espaillat , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. García of Illinois , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Panetta , Ms. Crockett , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Titus , Mr. Mullin , Ms. Lofgren , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Correa , Ms. Leger Fernandez , Mr. Soto , Mr. Costa , and Ms. Velázquez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 10 as Dolores Huerta Day , in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Dolores Huerta.

Whereas Dolores Huerta was born on April 10, 1930, in Dawson, New Mexico; Whereas Dolores Huerta began her activism career in 1955 when she cofounded the Stockton, California, chapter of the Community Services Organization, which worked to improve voting access and economic conditions for Latinos; Whereas, with her coorganizer César Chávez, Dolores Huerta founded the National Farm Workers Association, a forerunner to United Farm Workers, in 1962; Whereas Dolores Huerta helped organize the Delano grape worker strike in 1965 and was the lead negotiator in developing the ensuing contract; Whereas Dolores Huerta was instrumental in the enactment of the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, the first law in the United States that allowed farm workers to collectively organize and bargain; Whereas Dolores Huerta has worked tirelessly to create safer working conditions for farm workers, including eliminating harmful pesticides; Whereas Dolores Huerta served as the voice for feminism and women’s equality within the farm workers movement; Whereas Dolores Huerta originated the phrase Sí Se Puede , which became a rallying cry for the farm workers movement and against injustice; Whereas Dolores Huerta remained committed to her principles of nonviolence, even when faced with violence at the hands of police and growers; Whereas Dolores Huerta worked in the latter part of her career to elect more Latinos and women to political office, and has been a champion for women’s rights; Whereas, in 2003, Dolores Huerta founded the Dolores Huerta Foundation to continue her legacy of fighting for equality and civil rights, and is currently the president of this foundation; Whereas Dolores Huerta has received numerous awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor; and Whereas the United States should continue the efforts of Dolores Huerta to ensure equal protection under the law and civil rights for all people of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Dolores Huerta Day ; and (2) honors Dolores Huerta’s contributions to advancing civil rights and equality.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 280 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Mrs. Kim of California (for herself, Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Mrs. Steel , Ms. Strickland , Ms. Meng , Mr. Gomez , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. Chu , Mr. Issa , and Mr. Veasey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 22, 2023, as Kimchi Day .

Whereas kimchi is a traditional dish in Korean cuisine with a long, rich history that began over two millenniums ago during the period of the Three Kingdoms of Korea; Whereas 2023 marks the 120th anniversary of the first Korean immigrants to arrive in the United States and the 70th anniversary of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance, and Korean Americans represent a vibrant, growing community in the United States whose members have gone on to become an indispensable part of the fabric of America and have made numerous contributions to science, law, business, art, and many other fields; Whereas, in 2013, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization officially recognized the Korean traditional process of preparing kimchi, Kimjang , on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; Whereas kimchi has been widely acknowledged as a probiotic food item with well-established positive health benefits, serving as an excellent source of beta-carotene, calcium, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamins A, B, C, and K, which can lower rates of heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes; Whereas the growing interest and popularity of kimchi as a dish in the United States, as evidenced by an increase in available kimchi-related food products, restaurant menu items, and interest from non-Korean consumers, represents a positive example of multicultural exchange; and Whereas kimchi is celebrated in Korea, the land of its origin, each year through the designation of November 22 as Kimchi Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Kimchi Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 283 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 6, 2023 Mr. Williams of New York submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS Thresher (SSN 593).

Whereas USS Thresher was first launched at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on July 9, 1960; Whereas USS Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for her final voyage on April 9, 1963, with a crew of 16 officers, 96 sailors, and 17 civilians; Whereas the mix of that crew reflects the unity of the naval submarine service, military and civilian, in the protection of the United States; Whereas, at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while in communication with the surface ship USS Skylark, and approximately 220 miles off the coast of New England, USS Thresher began her final descent; Whereas USS Thresher was declared lost with all hands on April 10, 1963; Whereas, in response to the loss of USS Thresher, the United States Navy instituted new regulations to ensure the health of the submariners and the safety of the submarines of the United States; Whereas those regulations led to the establishment of the Submarine Safety and Quality Assurance program (SUBSAFE), now one of the most comprehensive military safety programs in the world; Whereas SUBSAFE has kept the submariners of the United States safe at sea ever since as the strongest, safest submarine force in history; Whereas, since the establishment of SUBSAFE, no SUBSAFE-certified submarine has been lost at sea, which is a legacy owed to the brave individuals who perished aboard USS Thresher; Whereas, from the loss of USS Thresher, there arose in the institutions of higher education in the United States the ocean engineering curricula that enables the preeminence of the United States in submarine warfare; and Whereas the crew of USS Thresher demonstrated the last full measure of devotion in service to the United States, and this devotion characterizes the sacrifices of all submariners, past and present: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 60th anniversary of the sinking of USS Thresher; (2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss of USS Thresher and her gallant crew of sailors and civilians on April 10, 1963; and (3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all submariners on eternal patrol , who are forever bound together by dedicated and honorable service to the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 284 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2023 Mr. Courtney (for himself, Ms. DeLauro , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Himes , and Mrs. Hayes ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Team for winning the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.

Whereas, on Monday, April 3, 2023, the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Team (referred to in this preamble as the UConn Huskies ) won the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship with a 76–59 win over the San Diego State Aztecs at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas; Whereas this is the UConn Huskies fifth national championship, continuing the team’s undefeated streak in national championship games; Whereas all five titles were earned since 1999, a feat no other college team has surpassed; Whereas Adama Sanogo was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament, averaging 19.7 points per game with four double-doubles; and Whereas the UConn Huskies won every NCAA tournament game by 13 points or more, becoming only the fifth team in history to do so: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Team for winning the 2023 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of the University of Connecticut; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of the University of Connecticut, Radenka Maric; and (B) the Head Coach of the University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Team, Dan Hurley.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 287 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 10, 2023 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals play a critical role in emergency response; Whereas the work that public safety telecommunications professionals perform goes far beyond simply relaying information between the public and first responders; Whereas, when responding to reports of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children, the information obtained and actions taken by public safety telecommunications professionals form the foundation for an effective response; Whereas, when a hostage taker or suicidal individual calls 911, the first contact that individual has is with a public safety telecommunications professional, whose negotiation skills can prevent the situation from worsening; Whereas, during crises, public safety telecommunications professionals, while collecting vital information to provide situational awareness for responding officers— (1) coach callers through first aid techniques; and (2) give advice to those callers to prevent further harm; Whereas the work done by individuals who serve as public safety telecommunications professionals has an extreme emotional and physical toll on those individuals, which is compounded by long hours and the around-the-clock nature of the job; Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals should be recognized by all levels of government for the lifesaving and protective nature of their work; Whereas major emergencies, including natural disasters and the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic, highlight the dedication of public safety telecommunications professionals and their important work in protecting the public and police, fire, and emergency medical officials; and Whereas public safety telecommunications professionals are often called as witnesses to provide important testimony in criminal trials: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week; (2) honors and recognizes the important and lifesaving contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals in the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to remember the value of the work performed by public safety telecommunications professionals.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 290 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2023 Mrs. Beatty (for herself, Ms. Crockett , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Takano , and Mr. Evans ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month.

Whereas the purpose of National Deaf History Month is to increase awareness of and express appreciation for the many contributions that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made to our society; Whereas, according to 2017 Census Bureau estimates, at least 11,200,000 individuals in the United States are deaf or hard of hearing; Whereas deaf culture is an important part of the fabric of our society; Whereas deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made and continue to make numerous contributions to the United States; Whereas the American School for the Deaf opened in Hartford, Connecticut, on April 15, 1817, as the first public school for the deaf in the United States; Whereas Gallaudet University was founded on April 8, 1864, when President Lincoln signed the charter establishing it as the first college for the deaf in the world; and Whereas the National Association of the Deaf and the American Library Association support recognizing April as National Deaf History Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month; (2) recognizes the many contributions that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals have made to the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Deaf History Month with appropriate programs and activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2023 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Buck , Mr. Case , and Mr. Joyce of Ohio ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2023 as National Native Plant Month .

Whereas native plants are indigenous species that have evolved and occur naturally in a particular region, ecosystem, and habitat; Whereas there are more than 17,000 native plant species in the United States, which include trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and wildflowers; Whereas native plants help prevent flooding, drought, and erosion and can help restore damaged ecosystems; Whereas native plants provide shelter as well as nectar, pollen, and seeds that serve as food for native butterflies, insects, birds, and other wildlife in ways that non-native plants cannot; Whereas more than 200 of the native plant species in the United States are estimated to have been lost since the early 19th century; Whereas habitat loss and degradation, extreme weather events, and invasive species have contributed to the decline of native plants in the United States; and Whereas native plants are essential components of resilient ecosystems and the natural heritage of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Native Plant Month ; and (2) recognizes the benefits of native plants to the environment and economy of the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 294 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2023 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

Whereas, on April 16, 1848, 77 enslaved people attempted to flee slavery in the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the Pearl, a schooner waiting for them in the Potomac River; Whereas, on April 14, 1848, three White men brought the ship to the District of Columbia, and Daniel Drayton, the captain and owner of the Pearl, chartered the schooner for $100 and arranged for the enslaved peoples’ travel; Whereas the escape was initiated by free Blacks Paul Jennings, who had been enslaved by President James Madison, and Paul Edmonson; Whereas William Chaplin, a White abolitionist, assisted in connecting the enslaved people with Drayton; Whereas abolitionist Gerrit Smith of New York financed the escape; Whereas 77 enslaved people, including men, women, and children, sailed on the Pearl down the Potomac River and then into Chesapeake Bay in pursuit of freedom; Whereas, on April 17, 1848, numerous enslavers in the District of Columbia, realizing the people they enslaved had fled, sent a posse of 35 men to seek the Pearl; Whereas the posse met the Pearl near Point Lookout, Maryland, and took the escapees and the ship back to the District of Columbia; Whereas slavery supporters formed a mob and lashed out at both the White abolitionists involved in the escape as well as free Blacks in the District of Columbia in the Washington Riot of 1848; Whereas the enslavers sold the escapees to traders who took them to New Orleans, Louisiana; Whereas two of the escapees were purchased and freed in an effort led by Henry Ward Beecher’s Plymouth Congregational Church of Brooklyn, New York; Whereas Drayton and two of the other ship workers were arrested for helping in the escape and were represented in court by Congressman Horace Mann; Whereas two of the men, including Drayton, after serving four years in prison, were released after being granted a pardon from President Millard Fillmore, based on a recommendation from Senator Charles Sumner; and Whereas the escape is said to be the single largest known escape by enslaved persons in American history and to have inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe in her writing the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors the legacy of all those who furthered freedom from slavery and all of those who were involved in the Pearl incident, and recognizes their importance to the history of the District of Columbia and to American history itself.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 296 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 13, 2023 Ms. Stevens submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2023, as Remanufacturing Day .

Whereas remanufacturing is a comprehensive and rigorous industrial process by which a previously sold, leased, used, worn, remanufactured, or nonfunctional product or part is returned to a like-new, same-as-when-new, or better-than-when-new condition, from both a quality and performance perspective, through a controlled, reproducible, and sustainable process; Whereas a 2012 United States International Trade Commission (ITC) report found that remanufacturers support at least 180,000 full-time jobs in the United States, and the ITC report states that production of remanufactured goods in the United States increased by 15 percent from 2009 to 2011 and exports totaled $11.2 billion annually; Whereas remanufacturing has been recognized by leading universities, research institutions, and manufacturers in the United States as good for the environment for its ability to divert end-of-life products from landfills; Whereas, by encouraging businesses, State agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals to celebrate Remanufacturing Day on April 13, 2023, we can further promote remanufacturing as environmentally friendly and economically smart; and Whereas, to focus the attention of the United States on the benefits of remanufacturing, businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations have joined together to celebrate Remanufacturing Day and are encouraging their colleagues, friends and families, and their communities to learn more about the benefits of remanufactured products: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Remanufacturing Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 299 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2023 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Ms. Tlaib , Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carson , Mr. Cárdenas , Ms. Wexton , Ms. Pressley , and Ms. Omar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Whereas Ramadan is the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims worldwide; Whereas this month of sacrifice and contemplation began at the end of March 2023, based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon; Whereas Muslims in the United States and around the world observe Ramadan by fasting, emphasizing self-discipline, worship, charity, and reading the Holy Quran to improve patience, humility, and spirituality; Whereas Ramadan continued until the celebration of Eid al-Fitr; Whereas Eid al-Fitr begins each year with the sighting of the new moon, signifying a month-long end to fasting and reflection for all Muslim followers; Whereas it is estimated that there are approximately 1,800,000,000 Muslims worldwide; Whereas over 4,500 Muslims serve on active duty and over 2,300 Muslims serve as selected reserve personnel in the United States Armed Forces; Whereas there are over 200 elected officials who identify as Muslim; Whereas it is estimated that there are 1,200,000 Muslim voters in the United States; Whereas the Muslim population has been growing in the United States and today’s American Muslim population is a tapestry of ethnic, racial, linguistic, social, and economic groups; Whereas American Muslims have contributed to every part of society to make advancements in medicine, science, engineering, economics, sports, education, and the law; and Whereas the observance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan has concluded with Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) to demonstrate solidarity with and support for members of the community of Islam in the United States and throughout the world, the House of Representatives recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith; and (2) in observance of and out of respect for Ramadan tradition, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, the House of Representatives offers its best wishes to all Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the conclusion of Ramadan, while also expressing its deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and worldwide on this important occasion.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 300 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2023 Mr. Gaetz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives copies of all documents indicating any plans for current or future military assistance to Ukraine and documents indicating whether any United States Armed Forces, including special operations forces, are currently deployed in Ukraine.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Defense is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents in the possession of the President or the Secretary of Defense, respectively, indicating any plans for current or future military assistance to Ukraine and documents indicating whether any United States Armed Forces, including special operations forces, are currently deployed in Ukraine.
IV House Calendar No. 15 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 300 [Report No. 118–44] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2023 Mr. Gaetz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs May 2, 2023 Additional sponsor: Ms. Greene of Georgia May 2, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Foreign Affairs ; referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives copies of all documents indicating any plans for current or future military assistance to Ukraine and documents indicating whether any United States Armed Forces, including special operations forces, are currently deployed in Ukraine.

That the President is requested, and the Secretary of Defense is directed, to transmit, respectively, to the House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, copies of all documents in the possession of the President or the Secretary of Defense, respectively, indicating any plans for current or future military assistance to Ukraine and documents indicating whether any United States Armed Forces, including special operations forces, are currently deployed in Ukraine.

May 2, 2023 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 301 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2023 Mrs. Rodgers of Washington (for herself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia , and Mr. Kim of New Jersey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child .

Whereas thousands of brave Americans have demonstrated their courage and commitment to freedom by serving the Armed Forces of the United States of America in active-duty posts around the world; Whereas there are more than 1,600,000 children connected to the military across the United States; Whereas it is only fitting that we take time to recognize their contributions, celebrate their spirit, and let our men and women in uniform know that while they are taking care of us, we are taking care of their children and youth; Whereas the recognition of a Month of the Military Child will allow us to pay tribute to military children and youth for their commitment, their struggles, and their unconditional support of our troops because when someone joins the military, it’s a family commitment to our country, military children are heroes in their own way; and Whereas a monthlong salute to military children and youth will encourage our country to provide direct support to military children and families: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports a Month of the Military Child ; and (2) urges all citizens, business, and government leaders to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that honor, support, and show appreciation for military children.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 302 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 17, 2023 Mr. Rouzer submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2023, as National Lineman Appreciation Day .

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen deserve recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas, April 18, 2023, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day ; and (3) recognizes linemen as first responders.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 305 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 18, 2023 Mrs. Lesko (for herself, Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Grothman , and Ms. Tenney ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2024, as National Amateur Radio Operators Day .

Whereas amateur radio, or ham radio , is an important pursuit that brings people together, regardless of profession, sex, or race; Whereas amateur radio is the oldest form of wireless digital communications; Whereas amateur radio has played an invaluable role in developing new forms of electronic communications; Whereas amateur radio offers individuals a chance to learn new technological skills; Whereas groups, such as Youngsters On the Air (YOTA), are working to ensure that there is a next generation of amateur radio operators; Whereas amateur radio groups and amateur radio clubs across the Nation provide communities an important way to communicate with one another; Whereas the amateur radio operator’s code contains as a major principle ideals that are important to country and community; Whereas a key purpose of amateur radio is to have a group of skilled volunteers to assist emergency responders in the event of a disaster; Whereas members of the amateur radio community, such as the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), have provided invaluable emergency communications services following recent natural disasters, including by helping coordinate disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma, and Maria and other extreme weather disasters; Whereas, on April 18, 1925, the first International Amateur Radio Union was formed in Paris; and Whereas April 18, 2024, would be an appropriate day for the celebration of National Amateur Radio Operators Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Amateur Radio Operators Day and its celebration around the United States; and (2) recognizes the continuing importance of amateur radio operators and their role in bringing communities together in times of need.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 306 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Ms. Brownley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives to conduct a study and issue a report about ways to increase the accessability of live broadcasts of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives to individuals without cable or satellite television, and for other purposes.

1. Study to identify options for accessible streaming of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives (a) Study The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives shall conduct a study on how to increase the accessibility of live broadcasts of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives to individuals without cable or satellite television service, that— (1) identifies ways an individual without cable or satellite television service can watch or stream a live broadcast of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives, including— (A) a list of covered providers and which streaming platforms (if any) that the live broadcast of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives offered by each covered provider is available through; and (B) a list of covered providers with a software application and which smart television platforms (if any) the software application is compatible with; and (2) identifies and assesses ways that a private sector entity, a public sector broadcasting service, or a partnership between public and private sector entities could create or expand broadcast services to allow more individuals to watch live floor proceedings of the House of Representatives, especially individuals who do not have cable or satellite television service and individuals who use a smart television. (b) Report Not later than 6 months after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Chief Administrative Officer shall submit to the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, and make available to the public, a report that details the findings of the study described in subsection (a). (c) Covered provider defined In this section, the term covered provider means an entity that provides a live broadcast of floor proceedings of the House of Representatives to viewers.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 308 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 19, 2023 Mr. Landsman (for himself, Mr. Swalwell , and Mr. Nickel ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning former President Donald J. Trump’s call to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Whereas former President Donald J. Trump’s call for defunding Federal law enforcement agencies is a baseless, self-serving broadside against the men and women who keep our Nation safe; Whereas the good work of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice sends criminals to prison for bank robbery, sex trafficking, child pornography, hate crimes, terrorism, fraud, and so much more; Whereas the former President and his allies in Congress must not subjugate justice and public safety because of their own personal grievances; Whereas Senators and Representatives from across the political spectrum and of both political parties should denounce such attempts by the former President and his allies to degrade public trust in our Federal law enforcement agencies; Whereas the House of Representatives must recommit that the United States is a Nation of laws; and Whereas, as free people, we rely on the necessary and professional work of our Federal law enforcement agencies to promote the safety and general welfare of our country: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and appreciates the dedication and devotion demonstrated by the men and women of Federal law enforcement agencies who keep the communities of the United States and the United States safe; (2) condemns calls to defund the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation; (3) rejects attempts by a vocal minority made up of MAGA extremists to degrade public trust in Federal law enforcement agencies; (4) reaffirms that no politician should be above the law or targeted by the law because of who they are or what party they represent; and (5) pledges to unite as Democrats and Republicans to fully fund our patriots in Federal law enforcement who put their lives on the line to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of these United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 311 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 25, 2023 RESOLUTION Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

Whereas May 14, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel; Whereas, on May 14, 1948, the United States officially recognized Israel as a State; Whereas Israel has been designated by the United States Government as a major non-NATO ally; Whereas, in 2014, Congress designated Israel as a major strategic partner ; Whereas the United States and Israel have a close and robust bilateral relationship marked by strong people-to-people ties and close cooperation on a wide range of issues including defense, diplomacy, energy, cybersecurity, agriculture, science, and space; Whereas the United States and Israel have signed three 10-year memoranda of understanding, in which the United States committed to provide $26,700,000,000 between fiscal year 1999 and fiscal year 2008, $30,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2018, and $38,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2028; Whereas Congress has appropriated amounts in accordance with such memoranda of understanding, reflecting the two countries’ shared priorities in the region; Whereas, in late 2020 and early 2021, Israel reached agreements, known collectively as the Abraham Accords, to improve or normalize its relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan; and Whereas these agreements build upon the decades-long leadership of the United States and other governments in supporting efforts to broker peace treaties between Israel and Egypt and Israel and Jordan: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the United States and Israel to continue to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation across the full spectrum of economic, security, and civilian issues; (2) encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region; (3) expresses continued support for security assistance to Israel as outlined in the United States-Israel Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that Israel can defend itself by itself; and (4) supports Israel’s robust involvement as an active member of the community of nations to benefit Israel and the United States as partners who share common values and a commitment to democracy.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 311 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Mrs. Wagner (for herself, Ms. Manning , Mr. McCaul , and Mr. Schneider ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Encouraging the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region.

Whereas May 14, 2023, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel; Whereas, on May 14, 1948, the United States officially recognized Israel as a State; Whereas Israel has been designated by the United States Government as a major non-NATO ally; Whereas, in 2014, Congress designated Israel as a major strategic partner ; Whereas the United States and Israel have a close and robust bilateral relationship marked by strong people-to-people ties and close cooperation on a wide range of issues including defense, diplomacy, energy, cybersecurity, agriculture, science, and space; Whereas the United States and Israel have signed three 10-year memoranda of understanding, in which the United States committed to provide $26,700,000,000 between fiscal year 1999 and fiscal year 2008, $30,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2018, and $38,000,000,000 between fiscal year 2019 and fiscal year 2028; Whereas Congress has appropriated amounts in accordance with such memoranda of understanding, reflecting the two countries’ shared priorities in the region; Whereas, in late 2020 and early 2021, Israel reached agreements, known collectively as the Abraham Accords, to improve or normalize its relations with the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan; and Whereas these agreements build upon the decades-long leadership of the United States and other governments in supporting efforts to broker peace treaties between Israel and Egypt and Israel and Jordan: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages the United States and Israel to continue to deepen and expand bilateral cooperation across the full spectrum of economic, security, and civilian issues; (2) encourages the expansion and strengthening of the Abraham Accords to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure that existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for the citizens of those countries and all peoples in the region; (3) expresses continued support for security assistance to Israel as outlined in the United States-Israel Memorandum of Understanding to ensure that Israel can defend itself by itself; and (4) supports Israel’s robust involvement as an active member of the community of nations to benefit Israel and the United States as partners who share common values and a commitment to democracy.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 313 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 20, 2023 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mr. Courtney , Mrs. Hayes , Mr. Larson of Connecticut , and Mr. Himes ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Hockey National Championship.

Whereas, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team (referred to in this preamble as the Quinnipiac Bobcats ) won the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as NCAA ) Men’s Hockey Championship with a 3–2 win over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida; Whereas the 2023 national championship is the first national championship for the Quinnipiac Bobcats; Whereas the Quinnipiac Bobcats have made the NCAA Championship tournament in 8 of the last 10 seasons; Whereas Jacob Quillan was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2023 NCAA Championship tournament, finishing the NCAA Championship tournament with 5 goals and setting a new Quinnipiac University record for most goals scored in a single tournament; Whereas Rand Pecknold, the head coach of the Quinnipiac Bobcats, has led the team for 29 years and transformed the Quinnipiac Bobcats from a Division II program to a Division I powerhouse; and Whereas the National Championship was played in front of 20,000 people in Tampa, Florida, and was the most watched Frozen Four Final game in more than 10 years: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s Hockey Championship; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of Quinnipiac University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the President of Quinnipiac University, Dr. Judy Olian; and (B) the head coach of the Quinnipiac University men’s hockey team, Rand Pecknold.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 321 In the House of Representatives, U. S., April 25, 2023 RESOLUTION Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

That on such date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives may designate, official photographs of the House may be taken while the House is in actual session. Payment for the costs associated with taking, preparing, and distributing such photographs may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.