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I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10549 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 20, 2024 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture , Transportation and Infrastructure , and Science, Space, and Technology , 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 A BILL To abolish the Environmental Protection Agency.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act . 2. Abolishment of the Environmental Protection Agency (a) In general Effective on the termination date under subsection (b), the Environmental Protection Agency is abolished. (b) Termination date The termination date under this subsection is the date that is 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) Wind-Up activities The Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall take such actions as may be necessary to wind up any outstanding obligations, activities, or affairs of the Environmental Protection Agency prior to the termination date under subsection (b). (d) Progress report Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall submit to Congress a report on the Agency’s progress in winding up the affairs of the Agency by not later than the termination date under subsection (b). 3. Allocation of funds to State environmental quality departments (a) Allocation of funds (1) In general The Secretary of the Treasury shall allocate amounts made available pursuant to paragraph (2) to the State environmental quality departments of each of the several States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, in the proportion to which the total population of each State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa bears to the total population of all the States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa, as determined by the last preceding decennial census. (2) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $4,400,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029. (b) Authorization for administration There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of the Treasury to audit and administer any allocation of amounts made available pursuant to subsection (a)(2) $880,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029. 4. CBO Study and report (a) Annual study and report The Congressional Budget Office shall annually, for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029, conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the efficacy of this Act. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Congressional Budget Office to carry out this section $880,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10551 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 20, 2024 Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit a retired member of the Armed Forces to serve as a required member of the funeral honors detail for the funeral of a veteran.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Honoring Our Nation’s Own Retired Servicemembers Act or the HONORS Act . 2. Honors detail for the funeral of a veteran: required members may be retired Section 1491(b) of title 10, United States Code, is amended— (1) in paragraph (2), in the first sentence, by inserting , subject to paragraph (4) after other than members in a retired status ; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) The two members described in the first sentence of paragraph (2) may, with the consent of the family of the veteran, be members in a retired status if the Secretary concerned determines that— (A) no member who is not in a retired status is available within 50 miles of the location of the funeral; or (B) use of members in a retired status is fiscally necessary. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10552 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 20, 2024 Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania (for herself and Ms. Moore of Wisconsin ) introduced the following bill; 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 A BILL To require the Secretary of Agriculture to cancel existing school meal debt.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act of 2024 . 2. Cancellation of school meal debt (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture shall cancel and eliminate all debts owed by households as of the date of enactment of this Act for school meals under— (1) the school lunch program established under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ); and (2) the school breakfast program under section 4 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 ( 42 U.S.C. 1773 ). (b) Payment of cancelled debt The Secretary shall use the funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation to pay the amount of debt cancelled under subsection (a) to each local educational authority to which the debt is owed by the applicable households.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10554 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 20, 2024 Ms. Porter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress annual reports on medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Pentagon Medical Malpractice Claims Reporting Act . 2. Annual reports on medical malpractice claims by members of the uniformed services Subsection (i) of section 2733a of title 10, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: (i) Annual reports Not less frequently than annually until 2028, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives a report on claims processed under this section that includes, with respect to the period covered by the report, the following: (1) The number of claims processed under this section. (2) The average timeline for resolving such claims. (3) The resolution of each such claim. (4) The number of claims that were denied based on the claim not meeting one or more requirement specified in subsection (b) (other than for not being substantiated pursuant to paragraph (6)), disaggregated by each such requirement. (5) Any other information that the Secretary determines may enhance the effectiveness of the claims process under this section. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10556 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 20, 2024 Ms. Van Duyne (for herself and Mr. Crenshaw ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to promptly comply with State requests for information regarding the citizenship status of an individual.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Voter Eligibility Verification Act of 2024 . 2. Prompt release of information Section 642(c) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1373(c) ) is amended by inserting after shall respond to an inquiry the following , not later than 30 days after receipt of such inquiry, .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10557 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 20, 2024 Ms. Van Duyne introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , 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 A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for congressional earmarks targeted to a State or unit of local government that is a sanctuary jurisdiction.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Congressional Funds for Sanctuary Cities Act . 2. Prohibition on use of congressional earmarks targeted to sanctuary jurisdictions (a) Prohibition No Federal funds may be used for a congressional earmark targeted to a State or unit of local government which is a sanctuary jurisdiction. (b) Congressional earmark defined In subsection (a), the term congressional earmark has the meaning given such term under clause 9(e) of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives. 3. Sanctuary jurisdiction defined (a) In general Except as provided under subsection (b), for purposes of this Act the term sanctuary jurisdiction means any State or political subdivision of a State that has in effect a statute, ordinance, policy, or practice that prohibits or restricts any government entity or official from— (1) sending, receiving, maintaining, or exchanging with any Federal, State, or local government entity information regarding the citizenship or immigration status (lawful or unlawful) of any individual; or (2) complying with a request lawfully made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer for, or notify about the release of, an individual. (b) Exception A State or political subdivision of a State shall not be deemed a sanctuary jurisdiction based solely on its having a policy whereby its officials will not share information regarding, or comply with a request made by the Department of Homeland Security under section 236 or 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1226 and 1357) to comply with a detainer regarding, an individual who comes forward as a victim or a witness to a criminal offense. 4. Effective date This Act applies with respect to fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year.
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10558 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 20, 2024 Mr. Vargas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Financial Services A BILL To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 and the Housing Act of 1949 to make financial assistance available to DACA recipients, and for other purposes.

1. DACA recipient eligibility Section 214(a) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 1436a ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (6), by striking or at the end; (2) in paragraph (7), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (8) an alien who, on the date of the enactment of this Act, is the recipient of deferred action pursuant to the memorandum of the Department of Homeland Security entitled Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children issued on June 15, 2012. .
I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10562 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 27, 2024 Ms. Williams of Georgia (for herself, Ms. Brown , Ms. Norton , Ms. Kelly of Illinois , Mr. Mfume , Ms. Crockett , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Kamlager-Dove , Mr. Mullin , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mr. Ivey , and Mrs. Ramirez ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require analyses of the impact of Government rules, programs, and policies on poverty and racial inequity, including the racial wealth gap, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act or the REPORTS Act . 2. Impact of Federal agency rules on individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line and racial inequity; GAO reports (a) Impact of regulations on poverty and racial inequity Whenever an agency publishes notice of proposed rule making in the Federal Register for a major rule, the agency shall, with such notice, publish an analysis of the actual or potential impact of the major rule on— (1) individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line; and (2) racial inequity. (b) GAO report on impact of Federal Government programs or policies on poverty and racial inequity During the calendar year in which the date that is one year after the date of enactment of this Act falls, and during each of the following nine calendar years, the Comptroller General shall publish an electronic report on between two and five Government programs or policies with a substantial economic impact (as determined by the Comptroller General) within the past 5 fiscal years. Any such report shall examine the actual or potential impact of such programs or policies on— (1) individuals living at, near, or below the poverty line; and (2) racial inequity. (c) Racial wealth gap An analysis under subsection (a) or a report under subsection (b) may, at the discretion of the applicable agency head or the Comptroller General (as the case may be), include an analysis of the actual or potential impact of the major rule or Government program or policy (as the case may be) on the racial wealth gap. (d) Definitions In this Act— (1) the term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code; (2) the term major rule has the meaning given that term in section 804 of such title 5; and (3) the terms poverty line , racial inequity , and racial wealth gap , shall— (A) for purposes of an analysis under subsection (a), be defined as considered appropriate by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget; and (B) for purposes of a report under subsection (b), be defined as considered appropriate by the Comptroller General.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 1 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 7 (legislative day, January 6), 2023 RESOLUTION

That Cheryl L. Johnson of the State of Louisiana be, and is hereby, chosen Clerk of the House of Representatives. That Catherine Szpindor of the Commonwealth of Virginia be, and is hereby, chosen Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives. That Reverend Doctor Margaret Grun Kibben of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania be, and is hereby, chosen Chaplain of the House of Representatives.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 2 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 7 (legislative day, January 6), 2023 RESOLUTION

That the Senate be informed that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled; that Kevin McCarthy, a Representative from the State of California, has been elected Speaker; and that Cheryl L. Johnson, a citizen of the State of Louisiana, has been elected Clerk of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 3 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 7 (legislative day, January 6), 2023 RESOLUTION

That a committee of two Members be appointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Representatives to join with a committee on the part of the Senate to notify the President of the United States that a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready to receive any communication that he may be pleased to make.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 4 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 7 (legislative day, January 6), 2023 RESOLUTION

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Kevin McCarthy, a Representative from the State of California as Speaker, and Cheryl L. Johnson, a citizen of the State of Louisiana as Clerk, of the House of Representatives of the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 6 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 9, 2023 RESOLUTION

That unless otherwise ordered, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 7 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Biggs submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of access to comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women of all ages.

Whereas women of all ages should have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality medical services; Whereas all women should feel empowered and equipped with the knowledge to listen to their body and advocate for their health; Whereas health care for women should emphasize the whole woman, including her physical, mental, and spiritual wellness; Whereas health care for women should also address the needs of men, families, and communities as they relate to women’s health care; Whereas health care centers should include access to social services that empower women to care for their health; Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers is a consortium of centers that serves as an example of the high-quality, comprehensive, life-affirming care that women deserve; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center certified clinic has a licensed medical professional; Whereas every Pro Women’s Healthcare Center offers comprehensive health services, including well-woman exams, sexually transmitted disease testing and treatment, breast exams, pregnancy testing, prenatal and pregnancy care, miscarriage support, fertility awareness instruction, infertility consultation, and onsite or nearby, direct referrals for material, emotional, practical, and spiritual resources; and Whereas Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers has certified health care centers nationwide that meet its standards for high-quality, life-affirming care and continue to do so: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses its support for women nationwide to have access to comprehensive, convenient, compassionate, life-affirming, high-quality health care; and (2) recognizes the high standards established by Pro Women’s Healthcare Centers consortium as standards worth implementing nationwide.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 9 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Nehls submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that China is responsible for the COVID–19 pandemic and must be held financially liable for $16,000,000,000,000.

Whereas the SARS–CoV–2, hereinafter referred to as COVID–19 , was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party covered up the existence and downplayed the seriousness of COVID–19, including ordering the destruction of laboratory samples and research regarding COVID–19 in January 2020, and silencing journalists, researchers, and others who attempted to share information about China’s involvement in the origins of COVID–19; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party’s calculated coverup, including reporting inaccurate numbers of infections and deaths, enabled COVID–19 to go global; Whereas the coverup of COVID–19 by the Chinese Communist Party has caused significant economic harm around the world and has cost the United States economy $16,000,000,000,000; Whereas the global median gross domestic product dropped by 3.9 percent from 2019 to 2020, making it the worst downturn since the Great Depression; Whereas, on June 8, 2020, the National Bureau of Economic Research officially declared a recession, noting that the United States economy had fallen into contraction starting in February 2020; Whereas at least half of households in the 4 largest cities in the United States, New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston, reported serious financial problems as a result of COVID–19, including depleted savings, trouble paying bills, or affording medical care; Whereas a quarter of adults in the United States said they or someone in their household have been laid off or lost a job because of COVID–19; Whereas the COVID–19 pandemic increased extreme poverty between 88,000,000 and 93,000,000 in 2020; and Whereas over 1,000,000 Americans have died as a result of COVID–19: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) China is responsible for the COVID–19 pandemic and should be held financially responsible for the pandemic’s cost; and (2) the United States should be reimbursed $16,000,000,000,000 by China for the economic harm caused by the COVID–19 pandemic.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 10 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Wilson of South Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Directing the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for display in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol.

That the House of Representatives directs the Fine Arts Board to obtain a bust of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, for display in a suitable, permanent location in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 13 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 9, 2023 Mr. Wittman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of a concurrent resolution to provide for a recess of the House after July 31 of any year unless the House has approved each regular appropriation bill for the next fiscal year.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Stay on Schedule (S.O.S.) Resolution . 2. Prohibiting recess during August until approval of all regular appropriation bills Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Concurrent resolution providing for adjournment during August 13. If by July 31 of any calendar year the House has not passed each of the regular appropriation bills for the fiscal year which begins on October 1 of that calendar year, it shall not be in order to consider a concurrent resolution to provide that the House stand adjourned during any day occurring during August of that calendar year until the House has passed each such bill. For purposes of this clause, term regular appropriation bill means any annual appropriation bill which is under the jurisdiction of a single subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives (as may be provided under the Rules for the fiscal year involved). .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 14 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 10, 2023 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania, Chair. Committee on Appropriations: Ms. Granger, Chair. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Chair. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Arrington, Chair. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Ms. Foxx, Chair. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mrs. Rodgers of Washington, Chair. Committee on Financial Services: Mr. McHenry, Chair. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. McCaul, Chair. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Green of Tennessee, Chair. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Jordan, Chair. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Westerman, Chair. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Mr. Comer, Chair. Committee on Rules: Mr. Cole, Chair. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mr. Lucas, Chair. Committee on Small Business: Mr. Williams of Texas, Chair. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Graves of Missouri, Chair. Committee on Veterans’ Affairs: Mr. Bost, Chair. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Smith of Missouri, Chair.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 15 In the House of Representatives, U. S., January 10, 2023 RESOLUTION

That the following named Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Agriculture: Mr. David Scott of Georgia. Committee on Appropriations: Ms. DeLauro. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Smith of Washington. Committee on the Budget: Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania. Committee on Education and the Workforce: Mr. Scott of Virginia. Committee on Energy and Commerce: Mr. Pallone. Committee on Financial Services: Ms. Waters. Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Meeks. Committee on Homeland Security: Mr. Thompson of Mississippi. Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Nadler. Committee on Natural Resources: Mr. Grijalva. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Mr. Raskin. Committee on Rules: Mr. McGovern. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Ms. Lofgren. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Velázquez. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Mr. Larsen of Washington. Committee on Veterans Affairs: Mr. Takano. Committee on Ways and Means: Mr. Neal.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 16 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. Collins , Mrs. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Clyde , Mrs. McBath , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Ferguson , Mr. Allen , Mr. Loudermilk , Mr. McCormick , and Mr. David Scott of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship.

Whereas the University of Georgia posted an impressive, undefeated record of 15–0 and won the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship, routing the Texas Christian University Horned Frogs by a score of 65–7 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on January 9, 2023; Whereas this victory marks the University of Georgia Bulldogs second College Football National Championship in two years, and fourth in program history, making the Bulldogs the first team in the playoff era to repeat national titles; Whereas this historic victory follows a Southeastern Conference Championship and a Peach Bowl playoff victory; Whereas the 2022–2023 Bulldogs offense averaged an impressive 494.9 yards and 39 points per game, with the defense allowing only 304.6 yards and 14.8 points per game all through 14 games, and the Bulldogs allowed only 188 yards and 7 points, while posting 589 yards of offense and 65 points in the championship game; Whereas University of Georgia Head Football Coach, Kirby Smart, posts his second National Championship victory in his seventh year as the Bulldogs Head Coach and his third appearance in the championship game; and Whereas with this remarkable season, Coach Smart extends his impressive record to 72 wins and 15 losses in his 7 years as Head Football Coach of the Bulldogs football team and cements his legacy in Dawg Nation forever: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) congratulates the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for an incredible season and winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football National Championship Game; (2) recognizes the achievements of all players, coaches, and staff who made a championship possible; and (3) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the House of Representatives prepare an enrolled copy of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the President of the University of Georgia, Jere Morehead; (B) the Athletic Director of the University of Georgia, Josh Brooks; and (C) the Head Coach of the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team, Kirby Smart.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 17 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2023 Mr. Gaetz submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Speaker to allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C–SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House, and for other purposes.

1. Broadcasting the House Rule V of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 3 as clause 4; and (2) by inserting after clause 2 the following new clause: 3. The Speaker must allow the Cable-Satellite Public Affairs Network (C–SPAN) to broadcast and record the floor proceedings of the House with not less than 4 cameras owned and operated by C–SPAN. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 18 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 10, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Massie , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Perry , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Moore of Alabama , and Mr. Cloud ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules , and in addition to the Committee on Ethics , 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 prohibit the introduction or consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes appropriations of funds for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Less is More Resolution . 3. Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs (a) In general Rule XII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Prohibition on certain legislation proposing new Federal programs 9. (a) A bill, resolution, or conference report, or an amendment thereto, that authorizes the appropriation of funds or makes appropriations for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded may not be introduced or considered in the House unless the measure includes a provision providing for a reduction in Federal funding with respect to not less than 2 Federal programs and each such reduction is equal to or greater than the amount authorized or appropriated with respect to the Federal program in such measure. (b) For the purposes of this clause, the term program has the meaning given such term in section 1122(a) of title 31, United States Code. . (b) Written statement requirement Rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by redesignating clause 22 as clause 23; and (2) by inserting after clause 21 the following new clause: 22. (a) A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who introduces a bill, resolution, or conference report, or an amendment thereto, that authorizes the appropriation of funds or makes appropriations for a Federal program not previously authorized or funded shall provide a written statement to the chair and ranking minority member of the committee of jurisdiction that includes the name of the Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner and a certification that the measure complies with the requirements of clause 9 of rule XII. (b) Each committee shall maintain the information transmitted under paragraph (a), and the written statement included in any measure reported by the committee or conference report filed by the chair of the committee or any subcommittee thereof shall be open for public inspection. (c) For the purposes of this clause, the term program has the meaning given such term in section 1122(a) of title 31, United States Code. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 25 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2023 Ms. Jackson Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Recognizing June 19, 2023, as this year’s observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier areas of the United States, and in particular the Southwestern States, for more than 2 1⁄2 years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, which was issued on January 1, 1863, and months after the conclusion of the Civil War; Whereas, on June 19, 1865, Union soldiers led by Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; Whereas African Americans who had been slaves in the Southwest celebrated June 19th, commonly known as Juneteenth Independence Day , as the anniversary of their emancipation; Whereas African Americans from the Southwest continue the tradition of celebrating Juneteenth Independence Day as inspiration and encouragement for future generations; Whereas for more than 150 years, Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have been held to honor African-American freedom while encouraging self-development and respect for all cultures; Whereas, on June 18, 2020, H.R. 7232, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act was introduced and reintroduced as H.R. 1320, on February 25, 2021, in the House of Representatives, marking the first time in Congress a bill had been introduced to declare Juneteenth a Federal holiday; Whereas, on June 17, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., signed into law the bill that established Juneteenth as a Federal holiday, one day before the first anniversary of the introduction of H.R. 7232, making it the most recent addition to the list of Federal holidays; and Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves remains an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives— (A) recognizes the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day to the Nation; (B) supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day to provide an opportunity for the people of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and (C) encourages the people of the United States to observe Juneteenth Independence Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs; and (2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (A) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States; and (B) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 31 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2023 Ms. Adams (for herself, Ms. Norton , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Underwood , Ms. Williams of Georgia , and Mrs. Sykes ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Honoring Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on reaching the historic milestone of 115 years of serving communities.

Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, DC, by Ethel Hedgemon, Anna Easter Brown, Beulah Elizabeth Burke, Lillie E. Burke, Marjorie Hill, Margaret Flagg, Lavinia Norman, Lucy Diggs Slowe, and Marie Woolfolk; Whereas these 9 young women founded Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on the 5 original core tenets: to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college women; to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature; to maintain a progressive interest in college life; and to be of Service to All Mankind ; Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, was successfully incorporated on January 29, 1913; Whereas, since its founding in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, membership now includes over 1,000 chapters internationally, with more than 120,000 active members, and has initiated more than 325,000 members worldwide; Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, is dedicated to implementing programs of service that enhance the well-being of local, national, and international communities; Whereas the theme of that service program for 2022–2026 is Soaring to Greater Heights of Service & Sisterhood and will involve 6 initiatives, namely— (1) Strengthen Our Sisterhood; (2) Empower Our Families; (3) Build Our Economic Wealth; (4) Enhance Our Environment; (5) Advocate for Social Justice; and (6) Uplift Our Local Community; Whereas Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®’s present administration looks to use each of these initiatives to empower members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy; and Whereas, among its many accomplished members, Vice President Kamala Harris, the first woman to occupy the Office of the Vice President of the United States, is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives congratulates and commends Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, on 115 years of service.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 34 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2023 Mr. Norman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Recognizing the roles and contributions of the men and women in the public safety community who operate unmanned aircraft systems.

Whereas the operation of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system is rapidly increasing, which raises opportunities for public safety and government officials; Whereas professional operators of such systems that are operating in the public safety arena must be highly trained and skilled to provide the necessary level of care to support their communities; Whereas becoming such an operator requires completing the Federal Aviation Administration part 107, or acquiring a Federal Aviation Administration certificate of authorization; and Whereas the purposes of National Unmanned Aircraft System Operator Public Safety Day , celebrated on January 13, 2023, are— (1) to raise public awareness of the unquantifiable contributions of the operators of unmanned aircraft systems acting in the best interest of public safety in their communities; and (2) to promote greater respect and understanding for the proficiency and commitment of operators of unmanned aircraft systems required to assist law enforcement with successful support: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) thanks operators of unmanned aircraft systems working in the area of public safety in the United States; and (2) promotes the profession by encouraging the public safety community and public officials to recognize National Unmanned Aircraft System Operator Public Safety Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 35 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 12, 2023 Mr. Pocan (for himself, Mr. Frost , Mr. Bowman , Ms. Bush , Ms. Castor of Florida , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Huffman , Ms. Jacobs , Ms. Tokuda , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Jayapal , Mr. Kim of New Jersey , Mr. Lieu , Ms. Meng , Mr. Moskowitz , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Payne , Mr. Takano , Ms. Velázquez , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Mrs. Dingell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occured on January 3–6, 2023.

That clause 2(a) of rule V of the Rules of the House of Represenatives is amended by adding at the end the following: The recording and broadcasting performed pursuant to this clause shall ensure the possible coverage of floor proceedings that are least as transparent as the broadcasts that occured on January 3–6, 2023, at the beginning of the 118th Congress. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 38 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2023 Mr. Donalds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit remote voting in meetings of committees and subcommittees and to require the chair of a committee or subcommittee to recognize members at a meeting of the committee or subcommittee in the order in which they seek recognition.

1. Prohibiting remote voting in committees Clause 2(f) of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) in the heading, by striking proxy and inserting proxy or remote ; (2) by striking (f) and inserting (f)(1) ; and (3) by adding at the end the following: (2) A vote by a member of a committee or subcommittee with respect to any measure or matter may not be taken remotely. . 2. Recognition of Members during meetings of committees Clause 2 of rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding the following: (q) During a meeting of a committee or subcommittee, the chair shall recognize members in the order in which they seek recognition. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 44 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 17, 2023 Mr. Steube (for himself, Mr. Waltz , and Mr. Tiffany ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Maintaining North Korea’s seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States.

Whereas the USS Pueblo is a commissioned ship of the United States Navy captured by North Korea on January 23, 1968; Whereas the USS Pueblo carried three 50-caliber machine guns and were not fired when the USS Pueblo was being seized by North Korean patrol boats and engaged in no hostilities against anyone, including North Korea; Whereas the United States has made clear that the USS Pueblo was on an intelligence collection mission in the Sea of Japan at the time of its seizure by North Korea; Whereas intelligence collection by vessels of this type is a standard and accepted practice in the world today; Whereas the USS Pueblo was engaged in a mission that is accepted by the navies and governments of the world; Whereas the USS Pueblo had strict orders to remain at all times at a distance more than 13 nautical miles from the nearest point in North Korean territory, in order to avoid any possible incident. The United States has no reason to believe the orders were not obeyed; Whereas even in the case of a warship that has entered territorial waters, the coastal state is not entitled to assert any jurisdiction over it other than to require the warship to leave the territorial sea if the warship does not comply with regulations of the coastal state concerning passage through the territorial sea and disregards a request for compliance; Whereas the United States contends international law gives no such right to seize a foreign war vessel within the territorial waters of North Korea; and Whereas all evidence shows that the USS Pueblo was on the high seas: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) maintains North Korea’s seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law; and (2) declares that USS Pueblo is the property of the United States Government and it should be returned to the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 46 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 20, 2023 Mr. Donalds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of bills and resolutions whose titles do not adequately express their contents.

1. Prohibiting consideration of bills and resolutions with titles not adequately expressing contents Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, or resolution whose title does not adequately express the contents of the bill, joint resolution, or resolution, or to consider a bill, joint resolution, or resolution whose text includes a short title if the short title does not adequately express the contents of the bill, joint resolution, or resolution. (b) If a point of order under paragraph (a) is sustained, the bill, joint resolution, or resolution involved shall be recommitted to the committee of primary jurisdiction (as designated by the Speaker) that reported it or, if such bill, joint resolution, or resolution was not reported by a committee, shall be removed from the House calendar. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 47 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 20, 2023 Mr. Donalds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit in any bill, joint resolution, or conference report appropriating funds for relief and emergency assistance in response to major disasters the inclusion of any provision which appropriates or otherwise makes available funds for any other purpose.

1. Limiting scope of measures appropriating funds for disaster relief Rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 13. (a) It shall not be in order to consider a bill, joint resolution, or conference report which appropriates or otherwise makes available funds for relief and emergency assistance in response to a major disaster if the bill, joint resolution, or conference report contains any provision which appropriates or otherwise makes available funds for any other purpose. (b) In this clause, the term major disaster has the meaning given such term in section 102(2) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 5122(2) ). .