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IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1502 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2024 Ms. Caraveo (for herself, Mr. Ruiz , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Costa , Ms. Barragán , Mr. Soto , Mrs. Napolitano , Mr. Vicente Gonzalez of Texas , Ms. Salinas , and Mr. Cárdenas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as National Latino Physician Day .

Whereas the Latino and Latina population in the United States will rise from 42 million individuals in 2005 to 128 million individuals by 2050; Whereas Latinos and Latinas comprise 60 percent of the population growth in the United States; Whereas, by 2050, Latinos and Latinas will account for more than 1 in 4 individuals in the United States and 1 in 3 children in the United States; Whereas only 6 percent of physicians in the United States are Latino or Latina; Whereas only 2 percent of physicians in the United States are Latina; Whereas the Latino and Latina population faces significant barriers to medical care, including high poverty, fewer facilities in Latino and Latina communities, and language and cultural barriers; Whereas a lack of diversity in the medical field leads to worse health outcomes for Latino and Latina patients, including higher rates of chronic disease and maternal mortality; Whereas research shows that when physicians are of the same ethnicity, culture, and language as the patients of such physicians, care and outcomes improve; Whereas the health of the Nation depends on increasing diversity in medicine and increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians; Whereas the first National Latino Physician Day occurred across the United States on October 1, 2022, and was supported by multiple national organizations and the Latino and Latina community, including premedical students, resident physicians, and attending physicians; and Whereas the designation of October 1, 2024, as National Latino Physician Day will bring awareness to the benefits Latino and Latina physicians bring to the growing Latino and Latina population and the health of the United States as a whole: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals of increasing the number of Latino and Latina physicians in the United States and increasing diversity in the medical field; and (2) supports the designation of National Latino Physician Day.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1506 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2024 Mr. Correa (for himself and Ms. Tlaib ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh.

Whereas Alexander Michel Odeh was born in Jifna, Palestine, on April 4, 1944, and resided in Orange County, California, for most of his adult life, including Santa Ana; Whereas Alex Odeh was a peace activist who worked to promote civil liberties for Arab-Americans in the United States and for civil and human rights around the world; Whereas Alex Odeh was also a published poet and a lecturer of Arabic language at Coastline College and California State University, Fullerton; Whereas Alex Odeh was the Southern California Regional Director of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) when, on October 11, 1985, he was killed when a pipe bomb exploded as he entered the ADC office in Santa Ana, California; Whereas Alex Odeh is survived by his wife, Norma Odeh, and his three daughters, Helena Odeh, Samya Odeh, and Susan Odeh; and Whereas those responsible for the act of domestic terrorism which killed Alex Odeh have yet to be brought to justice: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives acknowledges with profound sorrow the death of Alexander Michel Odeh, a victim of domestic terrorism; (2) the House of Representatives tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the late Mr. Odeh and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in their bereavement; (3) the Clerk of the House of Representatives will communicate this resolution to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased; and (4) when the House of Representatives adjourns today, it adjourns as a further mark of respect to the memory of Mr. Odeh.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1512 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2024 Mr. Kilmer (for himself, Mr. Morelle , and Mr. Carey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Establishing the Congressional Modernization Competition, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Congressional Modernization Competition Resolution of 2024 . 2. Findings The House of Representatives finds the following: (1) The House of Representatives was designed to be the representative branch of government closest to the people. (2) The House of Representatives must continually assess its capacity to fulfill its constitutional responsibilities. (3) Civic education and citizen participation are vital components to the continued health of our democracy. (4) Research shows that participation in civic life at an early age allows students to build interest and skillsets that will keep them engaged citizens throughout their lives. (5) Ideas to modernize Congress can and should come from Americans of different ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. (6) It is therefore appropriate for the House of Representatives to institute a new competition to both encourage students’ participation in civic life, while providing Congress with additional recommendations to modernize and improve its work. 3. Congressional competition in effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency (a) Establishment of competition There is hereby established an academic competition for the purposes of developing ideas for increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of the operations of the House of Representatives which shall be held each year among students in each congressional district. (b) Regulations The competition under this subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Committee on House Administration, except that the regulations shall permit the office of a Member to seek guidance from outside experts in the fields of government, political science, and civics education for the purposes of establishing criteria for the selection of competition judges and for the judgment of competition submissions.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2024 Ms. Lee of California submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Affirming the term woke and its historical connection to Black history, Black liberation movements, and social justice.

Whereas Black history is a critical aspect of United States history and has shaped United States culture, including the evolution of language; Whereas the words wake up and woke have served as a call to action as conveyed by social activist Marcus Garvey who stated, Wake up Ethiopia! Wake up Africa , and the Negro Mine Workers who in 1940 issued the statement, We were asleep. But we will stay woke from now on , in advocating against discriminatory pay; Whereas the term woke was first highlighted in the 1962 essay, If You’re Woke, You Dig It , featured in the New York Times by Harlem-based writer William Melvin Kelley, who documented the cultural appropriation and distortion of language, resulting in certain idioms being abandoned by their original Black creators; Whereas the term woke has been similarly misused, as traditional media have reframed woke as trendy new slang, eroding its cultural connection and separating the term from its historical grounding in social justice; Whereas, six decades later, right-wing extremists have engaged in a similar exercise of cultural appropriation to weaponize and misdefine the term woke , as evidenced by the Stop W.O.K.E. Act , specifically targeting the teaching of United States history and Black educators; and Whereas Black educators are more likely to teach subjects that incorporate an inclusive view of history, and legislation like the End Woke Higher Education Act threaten to undermine both diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and nondiscrimination protections: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms the term woke and its historical connection to Black history, Black liberation movements, and social justice; (2) encourages a historically accurate and correct use of the term woke when its misuse is identified; and (3) condemns cultural appropriation, misuse of Black idioms, and specific efforts to revise history and to distort and redefine the specific term woke .
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1515 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2024 Mr. Norcross (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Ms. Brownley , Mr. Carson , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Costa , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Evans , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Lynch , Ms. Malliotakis , Mrs. McBath , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Peters , Mr. Quigley , Mr. Raskin , Ms. Ross , Ms. Scanlon , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Thanedar , Ms. Titus , Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Valadao , Ms. Velázquez , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Wild , and Ms. Sánchez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2024, as National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Whereas millions of cats and dogs are placed into shelters every year and hundreds of thousands of healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized; Whereas there are between 3,000 and 4,000 animal shelters throughout the United States in need of medical supplies, blankets, towels, cleaning supplies, food, and educational materials about owning a pet; Whereas increased knowledge and awareness of animal rescue programs throughout the United States will significantly reduce the number of cats and dogs euthanized and reduce the number of animals returned to a shelter who have been rescued; Whereas loving families welcome pets to their new forever home every day, but more adoption is needed; Whereas lowering the number of animals in need of rescue, by spaying and neutering, can help alleviate the overcrowding of the Nation’s shelters; Whereas supporting families’ access to housing and veterinary care can further reduce the number of pets surrendered or abandoned; Whereas years of animal abandonment has left thousands of homeless pets in overpopulated shelters and rescues; Whereas Charlie, one of the thousands of beagles rescued from a breeding facility in 2022, now has a bright future in the laps of his loving new family; Whereas a National Animal Rescue Day would encourage the adoption of rescue animals into loving homes; and Whereas the first Saturday in October would be an appropriate day to designate as National Animal Rescue Day to be celebrated through adoption events, festivals, and charitable giving which will increase revenues for shelters and pet adoptions: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1517 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2024 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mrs. Rodgers of Washington , and Mr. Cuellar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 7 through October 12, 2024, as National 4–H Week .

Whereas 4–H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the United States; Whereas 4–H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4–H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 110 land-grant colleges and universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4–H in collaboration with land-grant colleges and universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and National 4–H Council; Whereas National 4–H Week showcases the incredible ways 4–H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4–H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4–H network of nearly 500,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4–H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4–H will celebrate National 4–H Week during the week of October 7 through October 12, 2024: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National 4–H Week ; (2) recognizes the important role of 4–H as the youth development program of the Nation’s Cooperative Extension System and the Department of Agriculture; (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4–H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering youth with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime; and (4) celebrates the work of 4–H in developing engaged, healthy, and productive citizens who are Beyond Ready for work and life in a world of change.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1518 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 25, 2024 Mr. Valadao (for himself, Mr. Fong , Mr. Costa , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. Buchanan , Mrs. González-Colón , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Rose , Mr. Bean of Florida , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Ms. Brownley , and Mr. Cline ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day .

Whereas Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (referred to in this resolution as CJD ) is a rare, fatal brain disorder within a group of illnesses called prion diseases; Whereas CJD occurs in approximately 1 to 2 cases per million individuals each year, resulting in approximately 500 cases annually in the United States, 85 percent of which are designated as sporadic, with no known causes, while 10 to 15 percent are deemed genetic and fewer than 1 percent are deemed acquired; Whereas in the early stages of the disease, CJD patients may exhibit failing memory, behavioral changes, impaired coordination, and visual disturbances, and as the illness progresses, and mental deterioration becomes more pronounced while involuntary movements, blindness, weakness of extremities, and ultimately coma may occur; Whereas CJD typically leads to death within a few months to 1 year following the onset of symptoms; Whereas CJD is responsible for 1 in 6,000 deaths in the United States each year; Whereas comprehensive prion disease surveillance is critical in order to develop more efficient detection methods, and to determine whether humans can acquire the disease through the consumption of prion contaminated beef (known to cause Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease) or meat from elk and deer affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD); Whereas continued prion disease surveillance, particularly through examination of postmortem human brain tissue, is imperative to evaluate whether CWD has or can spread to humans; Whereas Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research could benefit from the study of prion diseases, like CJD; Whereas caregiver and health services research of ADRD should be applied to prion diseases, like CJD, which shares many of the same challenges; Whereas the families and communities affected by CJD have a compelling story due to the rarity and rapid effects of the disease; Whereas from the time of diagnosis CJD presents unique challenges and burdens for patients, their family members and caregivers given the rapidly progressive nature of this devastating disease; and Whereas the establishment of November 12 as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day would raise awareness about this rare, rapidly progressive, and invariably fatal disease: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising awareness of this rare brain disorder.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1520 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2024 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Larson of Connecticut , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Panetta , Mr. Carson , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Sorensen , and Mr. Bilirakis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2024, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant element in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the Moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, safe, and resilient technologies being used for— (1) stationary and backup power generation; and (2) zero-emission transportation for light-duty vehicles, industrial vehicles, delivery vans, buses, trucks, trains, military vehicles, marine applications, and aerial vehicles; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide businesses and other energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric vehicles that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses approximately 10,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen; and Whereas the ingenuity of the people of the United States is essential to paving the way for the future use of hydrogen technologies: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives expresses support for the designation of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1521 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2024 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , and Mrs. Dingell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2024, as Rare Cancer Day to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.

Whereas, approximately 1 in 5 people living with cancer in the United States is diagnosed with a rare cancer; Whereas all pediatric cancers are rare; Whereas a quarter of all cancer deaths each year are due to rare cancers; Whereas the 5-year survival rate is lower for patients with a rare cancer than for those diagnosed with a more common cancer; Whereas the early detection and treatment of rare cancers is challenging for patients, providers, and scientists; Whereas early detection of rare cancers currently is challenging for patients because they are not aware of rare cancer symptoms; Whereas the length of time that it takes for providers to diagnose a rare cancer is longer than for more common cancers because symptoms may be unusual and less recognizable; Whereas efforts to increase awareness of rare cancer symptoms among patients and clinicians would lead to earlier detection and improvements in survival rates; Whereas scientific understanding of and the development of effective treatments for many rare cancers are less established than with more common cancers; and Whereas treatment options for many rare cancers currently are more limited than with more common cancers: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports designating a Rare Cancer Day ; (2) recognizes the challenges of detecting rare cancer; (3) understands that rare cancer is prevalent among cancer patients; (4) acknowledges the devastating impact that rare cancer has on individuals; (5) recognizes the low survival rate of individuals with rare cancer compared to more common cancers; (6) supports increasing awareness of rare cancer symptoms to increase early detection and improve survival rates; (7) encourages partnerships with the medical and scientific fields to improve the early diagnosis of rare cancers and to develop effective treatments to eradicate them; and (8) supports the dedication of funding to explore cures and treatments for rare cancers.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1524 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2024 Mr. Amodei (for himself and Mr. Suozzi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2024 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.

Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is an appropriate time to recognize the enormous contributions the Italian and Italian-American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, including generals, admirals, doctors, philosophers, statesmen, musicians, athletes, and Nobel laureates; Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is held to salute the Italian and Italian-American community and to exhibit appreciation for their culture and their heritage that have immeasurably enriched the lives of the people of this Nation and the world; Whereas the strength and success of the United States, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of our American society depend, in great measure, upon the distinctive and sterling qualities demonstrated by people of diverse races, heritages, and ethnicities, exemplified by members of the Italian and Italian-American community, who share with us their rich and unique heritage; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that October 2024 be observed as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That in order to recognize the enormous contributions Italian and Italian-American people have made to this country and the world throughout our history, the House of Representatives urges the people of the United States to acknowledge Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month and to observe the month with appropriate events and activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1527 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2024 Mr. Green of Tennessee (for himself, Mr. Carter of Georgia , and Mrs. Harshbarger ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing October 2024 as American Pharmacists Month in honor of the contribution of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities.

Whereas pharmacists are some of the most accessible health care providers delivering critical services to patients and contributing to the health and well-being of all people; Whereas pharmacists are best positioned to be the health care provider that ensures optimal medication therapy outcomes, and helping to ensure patients are adherent to their medications; Whereas, with a community pharmacy located within 5 miles of nearly all Americans, pharmacists and pharmacy personnel are best suited to work collaboratively with other health care providers and are making an impact helping patients overcome illness and live healthier lives through chronic disease management and the full, effective use of their medicines; Whereas, today, there are over 300,000 licensed pharmacists, over 400,000 pharmacy technicians, and 47,000 student pharmacists providing care and serving as patient advocates to ensure access to the best and safest therapy to the patients they serve; and Whereas the American Pharmacists Association, the Tennessee Pharmacists Association, the Georgia Pharmacy Association, and all other State pharmacist and pharmacy associations have declared October as American Pharmacists Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes American Pharmacists Month in honor of the contribution of pharmacists to provide safe, accessible, affordable, and beneficial patient care services and products to all residents and protect the public health of our communities; (2) pledges to celebrate contributions of pharmacists to the health and well-being of all people in each State; (3) recognizes pharmacists as one of the most accessible health care providers delivering critical services to patients and contributing to the health and well-being of all people; and (4) commits to working collaboratively with pharmacists and other health care providers to help patients overcome illness and live healthier lives through chronic disease management and the full, effective use of their medicines.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2024 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Ms. Pingree , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2024, as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste .

Whereas food waste results in the loss of more than $1,000,000,000,000 worth of food each year, representing nearly 40 percent of all the food that is produced globally; Whereas each year, 783,000,000 people are affected by hunger, and 150,000,000 children under the age of five experience stunted growth and development due to a chronic deficiency of essential nutrients in their diets, and better distribution of food could feed many of these people; Whereas global food waste accounts for 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions (hereinafter referred to as GHG emissions ); Whereas food in landfills breaks down slowly and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas with 86 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, which causes the climate to warm faster than carbon dioxide alone; Whereas reducing methane emissions from food waste is one of the most effective ways to combat climate change in the short term; Whereas 1,050,000,000 tons of food were wasted across households, retail, and food services in 2022, of which 60 percent came from households, 28 percent came from food service, and 12 percent came from retail; Whereas reducing food loss and waste is a climate solution that the United States can use to lower GHG emissions and reduce food insecurity; Whereas halving food loss and waste by 2030 has the potential to reduce global agricultural GHG emissions by 4 percent and the number of undernourished people by 153,000,000; Whereas the United States has committed to reducing 50 percent of food loss and waste by 2030, as stated in the strategy issued by the President titled the National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics (dated June 2024); Whereas the strategy outlines concrete goals for partners of the United States Government, retailers, and consumers to— (1) further prevent food loss and waste; (2) enhance the recycling of food and other organic materials to promote a circular economy; (3) reduce GHG emissions; (4) save money for households and businesses; and (5) create cleaner and healthier communities; and Whereas September 29, 2024, would be an appropriate day to establish as International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the recognition of International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste ; and (2) acknowledges the importance of the implementation of food waste prevention methods.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1529 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 1, 2024 Ms. Ross submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as National Science Day .

Whereas scientific research leads to knowledge, products, and processes that continually improve many sectors such as technology, economics, manufacturing, education, health and health care, transportation, defense, agriculture, animal welfare, commerce, and others; Whereas at least 18 government departments and agencies rely on a scientifically trained workforce including— (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (2) the Food and Drug Administration; (3) the Environmental Protection Agency; (4) the Department of Agriculture; (5) the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; (6) the National Centers for Environmental Information; (7) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; (8) the National Science Foundation; (9) the Department of Energy; (10) the National Institutes of Health; (11) the Department of Education; (12) the Defense Technical Information Center; (13) the Department of Commerce; (14) the United States Forest Service; (15) the Department of Homeland Security; (16) the United States Geological Survey; (17) the Department of Transportation; and (18) the Fish and Wildlife Service; Whereas the United States science and engineering workforce is employed across all sectors and is foundational to the Nation’s knowledge-based economy; Whereas more than 7,000,000 Americans work in science and engineering, and over 17,000,000 Americans are part of the skilled technical workforce in occupations employing science and engineering expertise and technical knowledge; Whereas scientists play a vital role in keeping the United States and the world safe, as with the recent development and deployment of the COVID–19 vaccine; Whereas many people do not know about the accomplishments that the Nation’s scientists have achieved which impact their daily lives and help to protect and keep all Americans safe and secure; Whereas the percentage of historically underrepresented groups in the science and engineering workforce demographic is growing, strengthening the United States economy; and Whereas a National Science Day would provide an opportunity to recognize and celebrate American scientific achievements and inspire the next generation to continue this honorable and vital tradition: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the goals and ideals of National Science Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1531 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 4, 2024 Mrs. Dingell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, as Latex Allergy Awareness Week .

Whereas incidences of latex allergies have increased due to widespread exposure to products containing latex rubber allergen; Whereas latex allergies can be elicited by touching a product containing natural rubber latex, breathing airborne latex protein particles, or digesting food prepared using latex gloves; Whereas those who suffer from latex allergies commonly suffer from cross-reactive food allergies or asthma; Whereas latex allergies can be prevented by avoiding all latex-related products which can be found in health care environments, restaurants, childcare facilities, workplaces, schools, communities, and homes; and Whereas the week of October 6, 2024, through October 12, 2024, would be appropriate to designate as Latex Allergy Awareness Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of Latex Allergy Awareness Week .
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1533 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 4, 2024 Mr. Fry (for himself, Mr. Issa , Mr. Biggs , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Duarte , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Moran , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Guthrie , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Mr. Guest , Mr. Crenshaw , and Mr. Carl ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming United States support of the State of Israel one year after the October 7, 2023, attacks.

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the United States strong and continued support of Israel one year following the October 7, 2023, surprise attacks on Israel; (2) condemns Hamas’ brutal war against Israel; and (3) calls on Hamas to immediately cease these violent attacks and safely release all living hostages and return the bodies of deceased hostages.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1535 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 4, 2024 Mr. Van Drew submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the month of September as Founding Fathers’ Month .

Whereas the Founding Fathers of the United States, including but not limited to George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, George Mason, Gouverneur Morris, John Marshall, and Samuel Adams, were an extraordinary group of leaders who, against all odds, secured independence from the British Empire and were instrumental in shaping the foundational principles of American democracy; Whereas the Founding Fathers contributed nobly through their service on the battlefield, intellectual debates, through compromise and negotiation, and the drafting of key founding documents, pledging their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to the cause of American independence and the establishment of a just and lasting governance; Whereas the month of September holds historical significance in the history of the United States, as it marks the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787; Whereas the beginning of the school year in September presents a timely opportunity to educate students on the history, contributions, and enduring significance of the Founding Fathers and the principles they fought to establish; and Whereas there is a concerning decline in knowledge about the Founding Fathers and the foundational principles of the Republic among both children and adults, as well as a significant decline in patriotism and civic engagement: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports a Founding Fathers’ Month ; (2) encourages all Americans to take the opportunity to honor the Founding Fathers and their contributions to the Nation’s independence and system of governance; (3) urges educational institutions, public organizations, and government entities to participate in efforts that promote awareness, education, and appreciation of the Founding Fathers, with the goal of fostering a greater understanding of American liberty and the responsibilities of being an American citizen; (4) calls upon the Department of Education to support programs, resources, and activities that help ensure the survival of the Republic by deepening the Nation’s understanding of its founding principles and the vital role of civic education; and (5) supports a Founding Fathers’ Month as a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by the Founding Fathers and to commit to preserving the freedoms they fought to establish for future generations.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1540 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2024 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself and Ms. Bonamici ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.

Whereas perinatal nurses, which includes labor and delivery nurses, mother-baby nurses, and neonatal nurses, work with patients who are attempting to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, or have recently delivered; Whereas perinatal nurses provide care for women with high-risk pregnancies, including those who have undergone infertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization; Whereas perinatal nurses continue to provide prenatal care and testing, care of patients experiencing pregnancy complications, care during labor and delivery, and care of patients following delivery when there has been a persistent shortage of nurses across all fields while demand for nurses only continues to grow; Whereas continuous support during labor from a registered nurse is critical to achieve improved birth outcomes; Whereas nurses are positioned to provide unique insight into patient care circumstances where a woman is at risk of death, thereby reducing the rate of and disparity in maternal mortality; Whereas mothers are dying in the United States at the highest rate in the developed world, and the crisis is most severe for Black mothers; Whereas October 10, both the 10th month of the year and 10th day of this month, was chosen to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to represent an Apgar score of 10, a score that represents the healthiest state for a newborn baby, and the 10 centimeters of dilation that determine a woman’s successful completion of the first phase of labor; and Whereas the week of October 10, 2024, through October 17, 2024, is set aside to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to raise public awareness of and celebrate the 350,000 perinatal nurses who are clinically active in hospitals, perinatal facilities, and health centers: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the contributions of perinatal nurses by participating in National Perinatal Nurses Week.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1542 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2024 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Carey , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Crockett , Mr. Grijalva , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Norton , and Mr. Trone ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 15, 2024, as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and recognizing the people who have lost a pregnancy or an infant.

Whereas 2024 marks the 18th nationally recognized Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day ; Whereas each year, approximately 1,000,000 pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn; Whereas pregnancy and infant loss can affect families long after the loss; Whereas loss of an infant or a pregnancy can negatively affect a person’s mental health; Whereas families would benefit from bereavement leave from work to take care of themselves and their families; Whereas people who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss should not have their experiences minimized or stigmatized; Whereas Congress should acknowledge the personal experiences of individuals who have lost a pregnancy or infant and empower those individuals to speak about their losses; Whereas recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is an opportunity to increase awareness, promote research and greater understanding, and provide community to individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss; and Whereas Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day allows the people of the United States to consider how we can best support families who experience, or work to prevent, pregnancy or infant loss: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day ; (2) understands the importance of honoring these losses and supporting affected people and their families; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs and activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1546 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 18, 2024 Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Seeking additions to the resolved text of H. Res. 1537.

Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original resolution calling for, among other things, the inclusion of peace with a two state solution in H. Res. 1537 by way of a manager’s amendment or amendment in the Committee on Rules ; Whereas H. Res. 1537 condemns the atrocities Hamas committed on October 7, 2023, and calls for the release of hostages, however it does not address the longstanding policy of a peaceful two-state solution nor fully address the ongoing suffering of innocent Palestinian civilians and especially children; Whereas, on July 17, 2024, the Knesset of Israel passed a resolution by a vote of 68 to 9 that declared, The Knesset of Israel firmly opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state west of Jordan. The establishment of a Palestinian state in the heart of the Land of Israel will pose an existential danger to the State of Israel and its citizens, perpetuate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and destabilize the region. ; Whereas, with its July 17, 2024, Knesset resolution, the Knesset of the State of Israel declared that no state of Palestine should be established between Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea; Whereas, with its July 17, 2024, Knesset resolution, the State of Israel declared that Gaza and the West Bank will not become a Palestinian state; Whereas, with its July 17, 2024, Knesset resolution, the State of Israel in effect declared that what was once the land of Palestine will not have a Palestinian state within it; and Whereas, with its July 17, 2024, Knesset resolution, the State of Israel, by indicating that the establishment of a Palestinian state in the heart of the land of Israel , supra, is in effect declaring that all of what was less than 80 years ago the land of Palestine is now the land of Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) respectfully seeks the following additions to the resolved text of H. Res. 1537— (A) encourages the Knesset of Israel to rescind its resolution passed on July 17, 2024, declaring, The Knesset of Israel firmly opposes the establishment of a Palestinian state west of Jordan ; (B) encourages the State of Israel to seek peace with a two-state solution on the day after; and (C) encourages the State of Israel to take greater care for the lives of innocent Palestinian men, women, and especially children in the recovery of hostages; and (2) encourages this resolution to be considered in the House of Representatives at such time as H. Res. 1537 is considered in the House of Representatives.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1550 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 22, 2024 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Lynch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Designating October 23, 2024, as AADC Deficiency Awareness Day .

Whereas a rare disease is a disease or disorder that affects a small number of patients, currently defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States at any given time; Whereas there are more than 7,000 rare diseases that altogether affect an estimated 25 million to 30 million people in the United States; Whereas children make up more than half of the estimated 25 million to 35 million people in the United States living with a rare disease; Whereas Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase ( AADC ) Deficiency is a genetic neurologic rare disease that severely debilitates a patient’s development, motor skills, growth, cognitive and language skills, and limits a patient’s life; Whereas AADC Deficiency results from an inherited genetic disease where patients lack the AADC enzyme required to create dopamine, without which, patients will never achieve motor milestones like holding their heads up, sitting, and standing, nor will they develop the ability to communicate or perform the most basic life functions; Whereas patients are diagnosed through genetic and other biochemical tests; Whereas patients suffering from AADC Deficiency often have unexplained low muscle tone and experience other symptoms like developmental delays and involuntary eye movements; Whereas there have been approximately 200 cases of AADC Deficiency reported worldwide; Whereas AADC Deficiency is often mistaken for other diseases like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or autism; Whereas the Congress can raise awareness of AADC Deficiency in the public and medical community in the United States; Whereas awareness of AADC Deficiency will help patients who may be experiencing the symptoms of AADC Deficiency recognize their disease and pursue appropriate treatment; and Whereas improved awareness and education around AADC Deficiency will increase medical representation for individuals suffering from AADC Deficiency: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) designates AADC Deficiency Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of improving awareness and education around AADC Deficiency.