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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 386 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2023 Mrs. Dingell (for herself and Mr. Valadao ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month .

Whereas 4,800,000 children in the United States currently have asthma; Whereas 25,000,000, or 1 in 13 people in the United States, have asthma and the numbers are increasing each year; Whereas, in 2018, on average, children missed more than 7,900,000 days of school and adults missed 10,900,000 days of work because of asthma; Whereas asthma is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases among children; Whereas 1,500,000 individuals per year visit emergency departments because of asthma’s effects; Whereas asthma is a leading cause of hospitalizations and school absences due to a chronic disease among children; Whereas the total economic cost of asthma in the United States was $81,900,000,000 per year from 2008 to 2013; Whereas fewer than half of people with asthma report being given an asthma action plan, which is key to the prevention of asthma attacks; Whereas Black, Hispanic, and Indigenous individuals in the United States face the highest burden of asthma; Whereas asthma is a manageable disease that claimed the lives of over 3,500 Americans in 2021; Whereas 20,300,000 people in the United States have food allergies, including about 4,300,000 children; Whereas food allergy has increased among United States children over the past 20 years, with the greatest increase in Black children; Whereas children with food allergies are 2 to 4 times more likely to have asthma or other allergic diseases; and Whereas May would be an appropriation month to designate as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month and calls upon the American people to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 387 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2023 Mr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself and Mr. Moulton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 10, 2023, as Veterans Get Outside Day .

Whereas, between 2000 and 2022, the Department of Defense found that more than 460,000 members of the Armed Forces were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries; Whereas studies have found that, after decades of combat in Afghanistan and Iraq, 20 percent of veterans of the Armed Forces are suffering from post-traumatic stress and depression; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs found that veterans suffer a disproportionately higher rate of suicide compared to nonveterans, and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety are root causes of the suicide epidemic in the veteran community, with an estimated 16.8 suicides per day in 2020; Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs has been successful in reducing the number of veterans’ suicides, but there are still gaps in mental health care for veterans, and the United States needs to use every treatment available to support the veteran community; Whereas studies have shown that exposure to nature and the outdoors have a positive therapeutic impact on mental health, including by resulting in lower risks of depression and improved focus and attention, and even a single day outside can improve an individual’s overall mood and lessen feelings of isolation; Whereas studies have found that individuals with increased access to green space have a lower suicide risk; Whereas the Forest Service sponsors a National Get Outdoors Day to promote the health benefits of outdoor recreational activities; Whereas the United States has recognized the need to connect veterans with nature by providing free admission to national parks and forests; and Whereas a targeted outreach effort, such as Veterans Get Outside Day, to veterans living with post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, depression, and anxiety may lead to further participation in outside events and improved mental health outcomes: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Veterans Get Outside Day ; and (2) encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, and the Department of the Interior to coordinate and cooperate in promoting Veterans Get Outside Day along with National Get Outdoors Day.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 391 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mrs. Dingell submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as Arthritis Awareness Month .

Whereas arthritis includes more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that affect joints, tissues that surround joints, and other connective tissue; Whereas arthritis is a chronic health problem that is the Nation’s leading cause of physical disability in the United States and is most common among people with multiple chronic conditions; Whereas arthritis causes pain and loss of movement, can limit everyday activities such as walking and dressing, and can even lead to death; Whereas arthritis affects nearly 60,000,000 adults in the United States living with some form of doctor-diagnosed arthritis, representing 24.1 percent of adults in the United States; Whereas an estimated 300,000 children under 18 years of age have a form of arthritis or rheumatic conditions, representing approximately 1 in every 250 children in the United States; Whereas arthritis costs the United States economy more than $304,000,000,000 each year, $140,000,000,000 in direct medical care costs, and $164,000,000,000 in lost wages; Whereas 25,700,000 individuals in the United States have some activity limitations due to their arthritis, and of people with arthritis, 1 in 4 has a work limitation; and Whereas 1 out of every 3 United States veterans lives with arthritis because it is the top cause of disability among veterans, and research supporting better prevention strategies, interventions, and treatments is crucial to reducing the number of and veterans suffering from arthritis: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Arthritis Awareness Month ; (2) understands the extent of, and sympathizes with, the severity of the impact of arthritis on the Nation; (3) recognizes the efforts of the Arthritis Foundation to improve access to care; and (4) recognizes the Arthritis Foundation’s 75th anniversary.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 393 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Robert Garcia of California (for himself, Mr. Ruiz , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Craig , Ms. Balint , and Mr. Frost ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Honoring all families.

Whereas there are 1,800,000 adopted children in the United States; Whereas more than 320,000 children in the United States were cared for by foster families in fiscal year 2021; Whereas 13 percent of adults in the United States are stepparents; Whereas for many children in the United States, family members and loved ones serving as guardians fulfill the roles and responsibilities of parents every day; Whereas millions of people and families in the United States face barriers to biological parenthood, including, but not limited to, LGBTQI+ people, people with disabilities, people who cannot conceive, people who experience pregnancy loss, and more; and Whereas between 2,000,000 and 3,700,000 children under age 18 have an LGBTQI+ parent who may not have a biological relationship to their child: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) a parent’s ability to contribute to their child’s growth and success is not defined by the circumstances by which they became a parent; and (2) families of all backgrounds and circumstances deserve to be recognized, respected, and celebrated.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 394 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 11, 2023 Mr. Lamborn (for himself and Mr. Moulton ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing support for the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Whereas President Kennedy and Prime Minister MacMillan met in Nassau, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and issued a Statement on Nuclear Defense Systems on December 21, 1962, agreeing that the United States will make available on a continuing basis Polaris missiles for British submarines; Whereas the Secretary of State Dean Rusk and British Ambassador to the United States David Ormsby-Gore signed the Polaris Sales Agreement on April 6, 1963, in Washington, DC, reaffirming the Statement on Nuclear Defense Systems and agreeing that the Government of the United States shall provide and the Government of the United Kingdom shall purchase from the Government of the United States Polaris missiles (less warheads), equipment, and supporting services; Whereas the H.M.S. Resolution launched the first United Kingdom’s Polaris missile on February 15, 1968, and in 1969, commenced the first strategic deterrent patrol for the United Kingdom, beginning a Continuous At-Sea Deterrent for the United Kingdom that remains unbroken to this day; Whereas the Polaris Sales Agreement was amended for the UGM–133 Trident II (D5) strategic weapon system on October 19, 1982, in Washington, DC, through an exchange of notes between the Secretary of State Jonathan Howe and the British Ambassador to the United States Oliver Wright; and Whereas the United States and the United Kingdom agreed to continue cooperation under the auspices of the Polaris Sales Agreement, to design a common missile compartment for both nations follow-on ballistic missile submarines through an exchange of letters in 2008 between the Secretary of Defense the Honorable Robert Oates and the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Defence the Right Honorable Desmond Browne: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) marks the 60th anniversary of the Polaris Sales Agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; (2) congratulates the Royal Navy for steadfastly maintaining a Continuous At-Sea Deterrent; (3) recognizes the important contribution of the United Kingdom deterrent to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; (4) reaffirms the United Kingdom is a valued and special ally; and (5) looks forward to continuing and strengthening our shared commitment to sustain our submarine-based strategic deterrents well into the future.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 399 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Crawford (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Babin , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Stauber , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Meuser , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Bost , Mr. Norman , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Kiley , Mr. D'Esposito , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Guest , and Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 7, 2023, through May 13, 2023, as National Correctional Officers Week .

Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a critical component of the criminal justice system of the United States; Whereas correctional officers play an important role in protecting the right of the public to be safeguarded from criminal activity, as with law enforcement officers; Whereas correctional officers are responsible for the care, custody, and dignity of the inmates charged to their care; Whereas correctional officers work under demanding circumstances and face danger and violence in their daily work lives; and Whereas the first week of May is recognized as National Correctional Officers Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Correctional Officers Week ; and (2) honors all correctional officers for their service to their communities and States, and to the Nation.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 400 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Fleischmann (for himself, Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Strong , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , and Mr. Guest ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933.

Whereas the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 ( 16 U.S.C. 831 et seq. ) was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on May 18, 1933, to improve navigation along the Tennessee River, reduce the risk of floods and flood damage, provide low-cost electricity, and promote environmental stewardship and economic development in the region; Whereas the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) long-standing mission, born during the Great Depression, is to improve the quality of life across a 7-State region, including Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia; Whereas the integrated management of the Tennessee River system by the TVA provides a wide range of benefits that includes reliable, affordable, and resilient electrical power, flood control, improving water quality and supply, enhancing recreation, and protecting public land; Whereas the TVA has improved navigation of the Tennessee River system and facilitated river freight transportation; Whereas the TVA has reduced the risk of flood damage through the construction of locks, dams, and reservoirs throughout the Tennessee Valley; Whereas the TVA provides reliable, affordable, resilient, and increasingly clean electricity and has stimulated economic growth; Whereas the TVA continues to promote economic development by helping companies and communities attract investments that bring good jobs to the Tennessee Valley; and Whereas the TVA continues to pursue new ideas and innovate through the service of a committed and skilled workforce: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933 ( 16 U.S.C. 831 et seq. ); (2) honors the accomplishments of the TVA in improving the quality of life for the citizens throughout the Tennessee Valley by improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing reliable, affordable, resilient, and increasingly clean electricity throughout the Tennessee Valley; (3) recognizes the TVA, and all its employees and retirees, for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia; and (4) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of this resolution for appropriate display to— (A) the Chairman of the Board of the TVA, William Kilbride; and (B) the Chief Executive Officer of the TVA, Jeffrey Lyash.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Honoring our Nations fallen law enforcement officers for National Police Week.

Whereas police officers protect and serve our Nation’s communities; Whereas many brave men and women, deserving of honor, and with the last full measure of devotion, gave their lives in service of the Thin Blue Line; Whereas these fallen heroes deserve the highest respect; Whereas, in 2022, 60 police officers were killed nationwide in the line of duty protecting their respective communities, including a police officer from the State of Louisiana; Whereas, from 2013 to 2022, 25 police officers were killed in the line of duty in the State of Louisiana; Whereas National Police Week is from May 14 until May 20 for 2023; and Whereas National Peace Officers Memorial Day is May 15: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors our Nation’s fallen law enforcement officers for National Police Week.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 403 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2023 Mr. David Scott of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Payne , Mr. Carson , Ms. Norton , Ms. Williams of Georgia , and Mrs. McBath ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Commending United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for her commitment, determination, and heroic service in defense of American democracy during the January 6, 2021, assault on the United States Capitol.

Whereas, on January 6, 2021, Officer Caroline Edwards, a 4-year veteran of the United States Capitol Police, refused to abandon her post protecting the United States even as an angry mob bullied, insulted, and violently pushed its way past security barricades; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was violently assaulted with bike racks and left unconscious by members of the Proud Boys and other far-right domestic terrorist groups; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, and a proud graduate of Georgia public schools; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards attended the University of Georgia and graduated cum laude as she obtained a bachelor’s degree; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards, the proud granddaughter of a United States Marine who was wounded during the Korean war at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, also chose to commit her life to public service and the protection of America’s institutions; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards joined the United States Capitol Police force in 2017; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exceptional professionalism as a member of the United States Capitol Police First Responder Unit; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards showed exemplary composure and clarity during her June 10, 2022, opening testimony and retelling of events before the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Joe Biden on January 6, 2023, which recognizes citizens of the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country, or their fellow citizens ; Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards was awarded the 2023 Dean’s Medal for Leadership Excellence from the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication in honor of her selfless defense of the heart of American democracy; and Whereas Officer Caroline Edwards continues to embody the best in American policing and serves as a model in security, crime prevention, Member and staff protection, specialty response, and homeland security: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends Officer Caroline Edwards for the sacrifice she made to protect Members, staff, and employees at the United States Capitol; and (2) conveys the thanks and appreciation of a grateful Nation to United States Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards for her selfless and heroic service in defense of American democracy in responding to the assault on the United States Capitol by domestic terrorists on January 6, 2021.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 408 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 16, 2023 Mr. Morelle (for himself and Mr. Mast ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 16, 2023, as the National Day of Light .

Whereas the National Day of Light is aimed at raising awareness of the vital role of light in our daily lives and its importance to 21st-century technology and innovation; Whereas for centuries, light-based technologies have provided solutions to worldwide challenges in energy, agriculture, manufacturing, telecommunications, national security, and health; Whereas optics and photonics is the study of the fundamental properties of light and harnessing them for practical applications; Whereas light has revolutionized medicine through technologies such as x-ray imaging, laser surgery, and cancer treatments; Whereas light has transformed communication via the internet, a tool we cannot imagine living without today; Whereas light has helped us improve transportation safety with sensors in vehicles and advanced infrastructure monitoring; Whereas light has greatly enhanced the ability of the United States to gather intelligence, defend the Nation, and protect its troops in the field; Whereas most of what we have observed in the universe is known only through light-based technologies, first from the visible wavelengths observed by Galileo into x-ray, infrared, and radio waves, and even gravitational waves detected by lasers; Whereas advanced manufacturing is possible due to light-based technologies that can provide custom, precise, and high-added value through means such as additive manufacturing; Whereas quantum computing, sensing, and communication systems are largely enabled by light-based technologies; Whereas through the National Quantum Initiative Act ( Public Law 115–368 ), the United States is accelerating our investment in quantum information science and the development of commercially available quantum-based technologies, thereby facilitating growth in the economy of the United States and protecting our national security; and Whereas May 16 is already recognized internationally as the Day of Light: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Light ; (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the United States as the world leader in light-based science and technologies; (3) recognizes the importance of inspiring the next generation of scientists, researchers, innovators, technicians, and entrepreneurs; and (4) encourages schools, community colleges, and universities to observe the day with appropriate activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 409 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Gimenez (for himself, Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Weber of Texas , Ms. Mace , Mr. Bost , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Babin , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Reschenthaler , and Mr. Guest ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel.

Whereas the democratic, Jewish State of Israel is a key ally and a strategic partner of the United States; Whereas it remains a standing policy of the United States to support Israel’s security efforts; Whereas American policy has long sought to bring peace to the Middle East and recognize that both the Israeli and Palestinian people should be able to live in safe and sovereign states, free from fear and violence, with mutual recognition; and Whereas Hamas began launching rockets into the Israeli capital of Jerusalem and surrounding areas belonging to the Jewish people of Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the acts of terrorism committed by Iranian military proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, against the people of the State of Israel; (2) recognizes Jerusalem as the legitimate capital city of the State of Israel; (3) supports Israel’s efforts of self-determination and collective security against external forces; and (4) reaffirms support for policies and initiatives combatting anti-Semitic behavior around the world.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mrs. Luna submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION In the matter of Adam Schiff.

That, pursuant to article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States, Representative Adam Schiff, be, and he hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 416 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Joyce of Ohio , Mr. McCaul , Ms. Norton , Ms. Mace , Ms. Porter , Mr. Doggett , Mr. Quigley , Ms. Garcia of Texas , Mrs. Trahan , Ms. Ross , Mr. Norcross , Ms. Pingree , Ms. Kuster , Mr. Cohen , Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Carson , and Mr. Moylan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as DIPG Awareness Day to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

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

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of DIPG Awareness Day ; (2) encourages all people of the United States to become more informed about diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) pediatric brain cancer, and the current challenges to the medical research system in designating sufficient research funding for pediatric cancers; (3) supports expanded research to better understand DIPG, develop effective treatments, and provide comprehensive care for children with DIPG and their families; and (4) encourages public and private sources of research funding to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer, as well as the life-years lost, as significant factors to be considered during the grant application process.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 417 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mrs. Foushee (for herself, Mr. Nickel , Mr. Hudson , Ms. Ross , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Rouzer , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Ms. Adams , Mr. Jackson of North Carolina , Ms. Manning , Mr. McHenry , Mr. Murphy , Ms. Foxx , and Mr. Edwards ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating North Carolina Central University’s football team for winning the 2022 Historically Black Colleges and Universities National Football Championship in the 2022 Celebration Bowl.

Whereas the Celebration Bowl is the event in which the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division 1’s two most prestigious Historically Black Colleges and Universities conferences compete for the National Championship; Whereas North Carolina Central University’s Eagles claimed the 2022 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship and Jackson State University’s Tigers won the Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship; Whereas, on Saturday, December 17, 2022, North Carolina Central University’s Eagles defeated Jackson State University with a 41–34 overtime victory at Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia; Whereas this is North Carolina Central University’s fourth Black College Football National Title, in addition to those won in 1954, 2005, and 2006; Whereas North Carolina Central University Head Coach and alumnus, Trei Oliver, has achieved five Conference Championships and three Black College Football National Titles in his 20 years of coaching; Whereas North Carolina Central University quarterback Davius Richard and defensive back Khalil Baker were named the Most Valuable Players of the 2022 Celebration Bowl; Whereas quarterback Davius Richard sealed victory for the Eagles with a rushing touchdown and a successful extra point attempt by placekicker Adrian Olivo in overtime; and Whereas the 2022 Eagles are the third roster in North Carolina Central University football history to reach double-figure victories with 10 wins and 2 losses in a season: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends North Carolina Central University’s football team for winning the 2022 Celebration Bowl; (2) congratulates the fans, students, and faculty of North Carolina Central University; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the Chancellor of North Carolina Central University, Dr. Johnson Akinleye; (B) the Provost of North Carolina Central University, Dr. David H. Jackson; and (C) the Head Coach of North Carolina Central University’s football team, Trei Oliver.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 419 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Ruppersberger submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month to increase the knowledge of this little-known, potentially fatal, genetic disease.

Whereas Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome represents multiple genetic disorders involving mutations in connective tissue that are characterized by looseness, instability, and dislocation of the joints and fragile skin that easily bruises and scars; Whereas there are 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome caused by genetic defects in collagen, one of the major structural components of the body; Whereas it is estimated that the prevalence of all types of the syndrome affect at least 1 in 5,000 people worldwide; Whereas a network of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome support groups can help connect those managing life with the disease as well as better inform the health care community and the public; Whereas early and accurate diagnosis can provide the opportunity to create lifesaving medical plans and ensure the quality of life; Whereas there is currently no treatment for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and no known cure; Whereas further medical research and awareness bring hope for treatment and a cure; and Whereas the month of May would be an appropriate month to designate as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month; (2) honors those bravely suffering from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; and (3) encourages scientific research and funding to find a cure for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 421 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Santos submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Chinese Communist Party should be held accountable for present day efforts of knowingly and intentionally manipulating their currency.

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Chinese Communist Party for knowingly and intentionally manipulating its currency; (2) supports the actions by Former Secretary Mnuchin under the Trump administration to engage with the International Monetary Fund to eliminate the unfair competitive advantage created by China in 2019; and (3) calls on the Biden administration to take similar action to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for their present day efforts to manipulate their currency.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 422 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Ms. Craig (for herself, Ms. Titus , and Mr. Van Drew ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Recognizing National Public Works Week .

Whereas public works professionals work around the clock to ensure communities’ vital infrastructure, facilities, and services deliver dependable, sustainable, and resilient public health, high quality of life, and well-being throughout the United States of America; Whereas such infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees of Federal, State, and local government and the private sector, and who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our Nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; Whereas public works emergency responders are first to arrive and last to leave a natural disaster area of incident scene; Whereas it is in the public interest for citizens, civic leaders, and children of the United States to gain knowledge of, and to maintain a strong interest and understanding of, the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and Whereas the week of May 21 through May 27, 2023, marks the 63rd annual National Public Works Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports National Public Works Week and encourages the people of the United States to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 423 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Grijalva , and Mr. Beyer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of May 19, 2023, as Endangered Species Day .

Whereas plants and wildlife provide incalculable services for humankind, including health, cultural, economic, recreational, and spiritual benefits, among others; Whereas, in the United States and around the world, more than 2,300 species are recognized as at risk of extinction now or in the foreseeable future, and many more are experiencing declines in populations and future viability; Whereas the planet is experiencing a biodiversity crisis, which many scientists conclude is the sixth mass extinction event, with plant and wildlife species across the globe facing heightened risk of extinction that is largely driven by human activity; Whereas climate change, large-scale changes in land use, and habitat destruction pose existential threats to species; Whereas the United States has prioritized the conservation and recovery of imperiled species by enacting the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other landmark conservation statutes; Whereas conservation and protection efforts implemented under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 have successfully prevented the extinction of more than 99 percent of species designated as threatened or endangered, including the critically imperiled California condor, whooping crane, and black-footed ferret; Whereas many at-risk species have significant cultural and subsistence values to Tribal, indigenous, and Native Alaskan communities, whose Tribal leadership, ancestral lands, and traditional ecological knowledge play an invaluable role in species conservation and recovery; Whereas the United States has the opportunity to stem threats to endangered and threatened species by enacting and implementing bold policies and conservation initiatives, including conserving at least 30 percent each of the Nation’s lands and waters by the year 2030; Whereas the recovery of species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 is a remarkable success that should be celebrated; and Whereas 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Endangered Species Act of 1973: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Endangered Species Day ; (2) recognizes the intrinsic value of plants and wildlife as part of the United States environmental heritage, and the invaluable role that the Endangered Species Act of 1973 has played in safeguarding at-risk species; and (3) acknowledges the continued importance of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and other conservation measures to protect threatened and endangered species and address the biodiversity crisis.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 424 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. LaLota (for himself and Mr. Garbarino ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Whereas, born on December 7, 1921, in the village of Chansad, Gujarat, India, Pramukh Swami Maharaj followed a spiritual path from an early age, seeking purity, renouncing material possessions, and possessing a striking humility, saintliness, and selfless desire to help all; Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the fifth spiritual successor and guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a worldwide Hindu organization dedicated to promoting harmony between individuals, within families, and amongst diverse communities; Whereas his unique combination of spirituality and leadership has grown BAPS globally, encompassing more than 1,100 mandirs worldwide and 150 centers in North America, and created grand stone mandirs in Houston, Chicago, Toronto, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Robbinsville; Whereas these mandirs offer a welcoming and spiritual space for thousands of families, as well as worship, fellowship, communal meals, education, and activities for young and old, creating a true home for the faithful; Whereas a rare soul, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj always lived for others; Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s unique message to the world is In the joy of others, lies our own , and his words were thoughtful, meaningful, and consoling, coming from the depth of profound experience and deep compassion; and Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj always gave enlightenment, guidance, and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and administered abundantly and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 428 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Pascrell , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Van Drew ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

Whereas William Morales, leader and chief bomb-maker for the terrorist organization FALN, committed numerous terrorist attacks on United States soil, including the bombings of Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan in 1975 and the Mobil Oil employment office in New York in 1977, which killed 5 people and injured over 60 others; Whereas Joanne Chesimard, one of the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists , was convicted of murdering New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster; Whereas more than 70 fugitives from the United States, charged with offenses ranging from hijacking to kidnapping to drug offenses to murder, are believed to be receiving safe harbor in Cuba; Whereas other fugitives from United States justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba include Charles Hill, wanted for the killing of a State trooper in New Mexico, and Victor Manuel Gerena, on the FBI’s list of the Ten Most Wanted fugitives for carrying out a brutal robbery of a Wells Fargo armored car in Connecticut; Whereas, according to treaties entered into in 1905 and 1926 (33 Stat. 2265, 33 Stat. 2273, and 44 Stat. 2392), the United States has a bilateral extradition treaty with Cuba; Whereas, in January 2002, Cuba deported to the United States Jesse James Bell, a United States fugitive wanted on drug charges; Whereas, in March 2002, Cuba extradited drug trafficker Luis Hernando Gomez Bustamante to Colombia, and Gomez Bustamante was subsequently extradited to the United States in July 2007 to face drug trafficking charges; and Whereas it is imperative that Cuba abide by its extradition treaty with the United States and immediately extradite or render to the United States those legally indicted or convicted of serious criminal offenses in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; (2) urges the international community to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from justice that are receiving safe harbor in Cuba; and (3) calls on the Secretary of State and the Attorney General to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from United States justice so that they may be tried and, if convicted, serve out their sentences.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 431 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mrs. Bice submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on House Administration , 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 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to rename the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as the Office of Talent and Development and to transfer the Office to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.

1. Office of Talent and Development (a) Finding The House of Representatives finds that, in order to better serve the American people, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion should be renamed and redirected as the Office of Talent and Development and transferred to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer as part of a broader centralization of the human resources programs of the House in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. (b) Renaming and transfer to CAO Clause 4 of rule II of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (e) (1) There is established in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer the Office of Talent and Development. (2) Subject to the oversight of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Office of Talent and Development shall— (A) guide House employing offices with resources to recruit, hire, train, develop, advance, promote, and retain a talented workforce; (B) submit a semi-annual report on its activities to the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration and the chair and ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations; and (C) provide consultation and guidance in furtherance of increasing a talented workforce in the House. . (c) Conforming amendments (1) In general Rule II of the Rules is amended— (A) by striking clause 9; and (B) by redesignating clause 10 as clause 9. (2) Removing direct oversight by Committee on House Administration Clause 4(d)(1)(A) of rule X of the Rules is amended— (A) by striking the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, ; and (B) by striking Inspector General, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, inserting Inspector General, . (d) Transition for current staff Any individual serving in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as of the date of the adoption of this resolution shall be deemed to be serving in the Office of Talent and Development of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives established under clause 4(e)(1) of the Rules of the House of Representatives, as added by subsection (a).
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 433 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Mr. Kelly of Mississippi (for himself and Mr. Kim of New Jersey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program.

Whereas the Department of Defense State Partnership Program (referred to in this preamble as the State Partnership Program ) has evolved from a program designed to assist countries emerging from behind the Iron Curtain to one that now involves 100 nations and the National Guard of every State and territory of the United States; Whereas members of the National Guard work with partner militaries to bolster capabilities, improve interoperability, and enhance principles of responsible governance; Whereas the State Partnership Program delivers a significant return on investment by broadening the pool of security partners who are willing and able to support defense and security cooperation objectives of the United States around the world; Whereas most of the earliest State Partnership Program partner countries in Europe have gone on to become United States allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and many of them credit the State Partnership Program and their National Guard State partners with helping to make that possible; Whereas the State Partnership Program helps ensure that the Department of Defense has capable, trusted, and interoperable partners; Whereas the State Partnership Program has created 88 enduring, cost-effective partnerships with 100 nations encompassing over 1/2 of the countries in the world; Whereas members of the National Guard typically engage in more than 1,000 State Partnership Program events per year; Whereas the National Guard Bureau is working with the commanders of the combatant commands and the Department of State to increase State Partnership Program partnerships by 2 nations per year for the next 15 years; and Whereas commanders of the combatant commands and United States ambassadors strongly endorse the State Partnership Program for cultivating long-term relationships with partners: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; (2) expresses deep gratitude for the continuing service by members of the National Guard in support of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program; (3) recognizes the outsized influence of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program in developing and supporting enduring relationships around the world that serve both the interests of the partner nations and the United States; and (4) supports the continued expansion of the Department of Defense State Partnership Program in furtherance of global security cooperation.