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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 186 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2023 Mr. Mast submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the People’s Republic of China should be held accountable for its handling of COVID–19.

Whereas the first reported case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (commonly referred to as COVID–19 ) was reported as early as November 17, 2019; Whereas the first human-to-human transmission of the disease was recorded by doctors in Wuhan, China, on December 8, 2019; Whereas the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission did not inform the World Health Organization (WHO) of the outbreak until December 31, 2019; Whereas Chinese social media censors curbed alerts of the outbreak to the public, including by blocking a comprehensive list of coronavirus-related terms from online discussion; Whereas Dr. Li Wenliang, a physician at Wuhan Central hospital who warned his colleagues of the possible outbreak of COVID–19 in December 2019, was summoned and admonished by Wuhan police for making false comments on the Internet , and later died of the virus; Whereas, on January 3, 2020, China’s National Health Commission (NHC) ordered institutions not to publish any information related to the unknown disease and ordered labs to transfer any samples they had to designated testing institutions or to destroy them ; Whereas the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Robert Redfield, was not notified by his Chinese colleagues of COVID–19 until January 3, 2020, 47 days after the first reported case of the virus; Whereas nearly six weeks after doctors in Wuhan raised the possibility of human-to-human transmission of the virus, Chinese officials continued to deny any recorded cases of such transmissions; Whereas Chinese authorities did not begin taking steps toward locking down the city of Wuhan until January 23, 2020, over two months after the first reported case of COVID–19; Whereas critics of China’s slow response to the outbreak, including Chinese businessman Ren Zhiqiang, were reported to have disappeared; and Whereas the Chinese Communist Party actively engaged in a cover-up designed to obfuscate data and hide relevant public health information, and these actions continue to limit efforts to identify the original source of COVID–19: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the global outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (commonly referred to as COVID–19 ) is a direct result of the People’s Republic of China’s long and appalling record of human rights abuses, including its suppression of the freedom of expression, as well as its aggressive domestic and global propaganda campaign; (2) the People’s Republic of China should be held accountable for its handling of the COVID–19; and (3) the United States and other countries should permanently withhold payments on debts owed to the People’s Republic of China in amounts equal to the public costs incurred by such countries relating to COVID–19.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 187 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2023 Ms. Tokuda (for herself and Mr. Case ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of February 2023 as Hawaiian Language Month or Ōlelo Hawai i Month .

Whereas the Hawaiian language, or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i— (1) is the Native language of Native Hawaiians, the aboriginal, Indigenous people who— (A) settled the Hawaiian archipelago as early as 300 A.D., over which they exercised sovereignty; and (B) over time, founded the Kingdom of Hawai‘i; and (2) was once widely spoken by Native Hawaiians and non-Native Hawaiians throughout the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, which held one of the highest literacy rates in the world prior to the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i in 1893 and the establishment of the Republic of Hawai‘i; Whereas the Republic of Hawai‘i enacted a law in 1896 effectively banning school instruction in ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, which led to the near extinction of the language by the 1980s, when fewer than 50 fluent speakers under 18 years old remained; Whereas, since the 1960s, Native Hawaiians have led a grassroots revitalization of their Native language, launching a number of historic initiatives, including— (1) ‘Aha Pūnana Leo’s Hawaiian language immersion preschools; (2) the Hawaiian language immersion program of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education; and (3) the Hawaiian language programs of the University of Hawai‘i system; and Whereas the Hawaiian language revitalization movement inspired systemic Native language policy reform, including— (1) the State of Hawai‘i recognizing ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i as an official language in the Constitution of the State of Hawai‘i in 1978; (2) the State of Hawai‘i removing the 90-year ban on teaching ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in public and private schools in 1986; (3) the enactment of the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. ) in 1990, which established the policy of the United States to preserve, protect, and promote the rights and freedom of Native Americans to use, practice, and develop Native American languages; and (4) the State of Hawai‘i designating the month of February as ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month to celebrate and encourage the use of the Hawaiian language: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Hawaiian Language Month or ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i Month ; (2) commits to preserving, protecting, and promoting the use, practice, and development of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i in alignment with the Native American Languages Act ( 25 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. ); and (3) urges the people of the United States and interested groups to celebrate ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i with appropriate activities and programs to demonstrate support for ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 188 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2023 Mr. Waltz (for himself, Ms. Tenney , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Zinke , Mr. Steube , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Posey , Mr. Collins , and Mr. Santos ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Condemning Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.

Whereas the Department of Transportation was established by an Act of Congress on October 15, 1966; Whereas Pete Buttigieg serves as the 19th Secretary of Transportation under President Biden, having been sworn in on February 3, 2021; Whereas the mission of the Department of Transportation to deliver the world’s leading transportation system, serving the American people and economy through safe, efficient, sustainable, and equitable movements of people and goods; Whereas, during Secretary Pete Buttigieg tenure, the Department of Transportation failed to mitigate or effectively respond to multiple national crises; Whereas Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s ineptitude has jeopardized the safety and prosperity of the American people; Whereas, in 2021 and 2022, Secretary Buttigieg was absent during a historical supply chain crisis when United States ports faced a record backlog of ships stranded off of United States coasts; Whereas, in December 2022, under Secretary Buttigieg’s watch, more than 15,000 flights were canceled, the worst and most costly single airline operational disruption in the history of United States aviation; Whereas Secretary Buttigieg, in 2022, neglected his duties and left the country to vacation in Portuguese wine country amidst ongoing negotiations of an impending railroad labor strike, leaving Congress to act in order to prevent the impending rail workers strike; Whereas, on January 11, 2023, due to a preventable malfunction in the Notice to Air Mission’s System, the Federal Aviation Administration was forced to impose the largest nationwide ground stop since the attacks of September 11, 2001; Whereas Secretary Buttigieg failed to immediately respond to the major economic, environmental, humanitarian disaster that occurred on February 3, 2023, when a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, spilling toxic chemicals, forcing residents to evacuate, and the surrounding areas devastated; and Whereas Secretary Buttigieg has repeatedly demonstrated a gross level of incompetence and apathy in his role as Secretary of Transportation: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has failed to keep the American people safe in his duties as Secretary of Transportation; (2) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has failed to ensure goods flow efficiently through the United States economy; (3) Secretary Pete Buttigieg has lost the confidence of the American people; and (4) Secretary Pete Buttigieg should resign.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 193 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 1, 2023 Mr. Thompson of California (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals and ideals of World Hearing Day .

Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) has designated March 3 as World Hearing Day; Whereas the theme for World Hearing Day 2023 is Ear and Hearing Care for All ; Whereas approximately 466 million people worldwide, including 34 million children, have disabling hearing loss; Whereas the WHO estimates that by 2050 over 900 million people—1 in every 10—will have disabling hearing loss; Whereas approximately 48 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss and people with hearing impairments wait on average 7 years before seeking help; Whereas hearing issues are the most common service-connected disability among American veterans; Whereas the number of adults in the United States 20 years or older with hearing loss is expected to increase from 44.1 million in 2020 to 73.5 million by 2060; Whereas individuals with mild hearing loss are 3 times more likely to experience a fall, and falls are the leading cause of fatal injury for Americans over 65; Whereas seniors with hearing loss are more likely to develop cognitive problems and experience cognitive decline up to 40 percent faster than those without hearing loss; Whereas untreated hearing loss can lead to depression, anxiety, and social isolation, especially during the coronavirus (COVID–19) pandemic; Whereas uneven coverage of and access to hearing technology and services contribute to significant disparities in hearing care; and Whereas timely access to diagnosis and treatment for hearing and vestibular conditions by qualified hearing health care professionals can improve outcomes and reduce overall cost of care: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Hearing Day ; (2) encourages awareness about ways to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care; and (3) supports efforts to improve access to hearing health care and technology for all individuals.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 194 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 7, 2023 RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Carey. (2) Mr. Morelle. (3) Ms. Sewell. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Griffith. (2) Mr. Murphy. (3) Mr. Morelle. (4) Mr. Kilmer.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 194 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 3, 2023 Mr. Steil (for himself and Mr. Morelle ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

1. Election of Members to Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing (a) Joint Committee of Congress on the Library The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration and the chair of the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch of the Committee on Appropriations: (1) Mr. Carey. (2) Mr. Morelle. (3) Ms. Sewell. (b) Joint Committee on Printing The following Members are hereby elected to the Joint Committee on Printing, to serve with the chair of the Committee on House Administration: (1) Mr. Griffith. (2) Mr. Murphy. (3) Mr. Morelle. (4) Mr. Kilmer.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 201 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 7, 2023 Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Mr. Molinaro , Mr. Lawler , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Langworthy , and Mr. Williams of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member who is indicted for an offense involving financial or campaign finance fraud from receiving compensation for biographies, media appearances, or expressive or creative works, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the No Fame for Fraud Resolution . 2. Prohibiting Members indicted for financial or campaign finance offenses from receiving compensation for biographies, media appearances, or expressive or creative works Rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: 9. (a) A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who is indicted for an offense described in paragraph (b) may not receive compensation, or enter into an agreement to receive compensation, for a biography, media appearance, or an expressive or creative work. (b) An offense described in this paragraph is— (1) any offense described in subparagraph (B) of section 8332(o)(2) of title 5, United States Code, without regard to whether the offense is described in subparagraph (A) of such section; or (2) any offense which is based on a violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq. ) .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 205 In the House of Representatives, U. S., March 8, 2023 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives and ranking a Member on a certain standing committee 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. Bishop of Georgia. Committee on Armed Services: Mrs. McClellan (to rank immediately after Mr. Davis of North Carolina). Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Schneider. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Mrs. McClellan (to rank immediately after Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania). That the following named Member be, and is hereby, ranked as follows on the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Budget: Mr. Panetta (to rank immediately after Mr. Doggett).

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 206 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Ms. Lee of Florida (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis , Ms. Castor of Florida , and Mr. C. Scott Franklin of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Agriculture RESOLUTION Expressing support for the 88th Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City, Florida, its cultural significance to the State of Florida, and the contributions of Plant City’s strawberry industry to American agriculture.

Whereas the Florida Strawberry Festival was first organized and held in 1930 by the Plant City Lions Club; Whereas, in 1948, the American Legion Post #26 helped get the Festival reactivated following a 6-year hiatus during and immediately following World War II; Whereas the Festival brings people together to celebrate Plant City’s strawberry harvest through 11 days of activities, entertainment, and strawberry-centric foods; Whereas, today, the Festival is put together by a community-oriented organization whose board of directors, staff, and volunteers devote countless hours to planning for and accommodating tens of thousands of people each day of the Festival; Whereas more than 540,000 people attended the 2022 Florida Strawberry Festival; Whereas the Strawberry Ball, hosted by the Florida Strawberry Festival, raised $50,000 for Plant City’s local food bank in 2022; Whereas more than 75 percent of United States midwinter strawberries come from Plant City, Florida; Whereas approximately 200,000 strawberry shortcakes, the Festival’s signature dessert, are served each year at the Florida Strawberry Festival; Whereas more than 10,000 acres of strawberries are planted annually in the local area, and its 2,800 farms make Hillsborough County a national leader in producing strawberries, citrus, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, squash, okra, peppers, beans, dairy products, eggs, ornamental horticulture, tropical fish, beef cattle, swine, and other related products; and Whereas the annual value of Hillsborough County’s farms total $360,000,000: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the contributions of Plant City’s strawberry industry to Florida’s agriculture; (2) applauds the unique cultural significance of the annual Florida Strawberry Festival to the people of Plant City, Hillsborough County, and the State of Florida; and (3) celebrates the 88th Florida Strawberry Festival and supports its related youth development programs, entertainment, and parades that bring the Plant City community together and share it with visitors from around the world.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 207 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Luttrell (for himself, Mr. Hern , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mrs. Boebert , Mr. Gooden of Texas , and Mr. Ellzey ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of the House from serving on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any foreign adversary, and for other purposes.

1. Prohibiting service on boards affiliated with Chinese Communist Party or foreign adversaries Clause 2 of rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of paragraph (d); (2) by striking the period at the end of paragraph (e) and inserting ; or ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (f) serve— (1) on the board of directors of any entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or owned or controlled by, the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any government or person determined by the Secretary of State to be a foreign adversary under section 7.4 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations as of March 1, 2023; or (2) on any board of directors whose members include any member or agent of the United Front Work Department of the Chinese Communist Party, any other element of the Chinese Communist Party, or any government or person determined by the Secretary of State to be a foreign adversary under section 7.4 of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations as of March 1, 2023. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 208 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Carson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Observing the 100th anniversary of the birth of John Leslie Wes Montgomery and commemorating his contributions to jazz music.

Whereas, on March 6, 1923, John Leslie Wes Montgomery (referred to in this resolution as Wes Montgomery ) was born to Frances and Tom Montgomery in Indianapolis, Indiana; Whereas Wes Montgomery was naturally gifted in the musical arts and became proficient on the 4- and 6-string guitar in his youth; Whereas Wes Montgomery was a self-taught musician and learned to play guitar by listening to recordings of jazz guitarist Charlie Christian; Whereas Wes Montgomery developed a unique fingerstyle playing technique uncommon to jazz guitarists in his day, using the thumb to play bass notes simultaneously with melodic lines; Whereas Wes Montgomery crafted diverse and unconventional rhythms that became a defining representation of bebop-style jazz guitar; Whereas Wes Montgomery became famous after performing in jazz clubs in Indianapolis and was later recruited to tour with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra; Whereas, in 1957, Wes Montgomery joined his brothers Buddy and Monk to perform with other bands and record music with Pacific Jazz Records; Whereas, following the release of Wes Montgomery’s albums The Wes Montgomery Trio and The Incredible Guitar of Wes Montgomery , Wes Montgomery’s music became famous internationally, and his band traveled extensively in Europe in the spring of 1965; Whereas, in 1967, Wes Montgomery’s album A Day in the Life was rated the premier album on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart, 2nd on the Billboard R&B Albums chart, and 13th on the Billboard 200 chart; and Whereas, on June 15, 1968, Wes Montgomery passed at his home in Indianapolis: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) the contributions of John Leslie Wes Montgomery to jazz music continue to enrich the music industry and inspire countless musicians across the world; and (2) the legacy of John Leslie Wes Montgomery as a great Hoosier musician should be recognized and celebrated.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 211 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Crow , Ms. Pettersen , Ms. Caraveo , and Mr. Lamborn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of March 8, 2023, as National Emily Warner and Women Airline Pilots Day .

Whereas Emily Howell Warner (referred to in this preamble as Emily Warner ) of the State of Colorado is a celebrated female airline pilot with a proud legacy of promoting gender equity in all professions; Whereas, 50 years ago, Emily Warner shattered the glass ceiling of the airline flight deck in the United States when she was hired by Frontier Airlines to be the first female airline pilot, opening the sky for other female airline pilots; Whereas, in 1974, Emily Warner became the first female member of the Air Line Pilots Association, International; Whereas, in 1976, Emily Warner became first female airline captain in the United States; Whereas Emily Warner was a founding member of— (1) the Colorado Pilots Association; (2) the International Society of Women Airline Pilots; and (3) the Friends of the Granby/Grand County Airport; Whereas the Frontier Airlines uniform worn by Emily Warner hangs in the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum; Whereas, in 1994, Emily Warner was honored by Colorado Legislature Resolution 94–29, entitled Honoring Captain Emily Warner of the Achievements in Aviation History ; Whereas Emily Warner has been inducted into the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame, the National Women's Hall of Fame, the National Aviation Hall of Fame, the Irish-American Hall of Fame, the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame, and the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame; Whereas, in 2015, the Granby/Grand County Airport was renamed Emily Warner Field to honor the many contributions of Emily Warner to aviation; and Whereas more than 16 percent of airline pilots in the United States are women: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports a National Emily Warner and Women Airline Pilots Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 213 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 8, 2023 Mr. Payne submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2023 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas, in 2023, approximately 153,020 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 52,550 Americans will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the most highly preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at this stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet, 1 in 3 adults over 50 years of age are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas 1 in 23 men and 1 in 26 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime; Whereas, since 2011, colorectal cancer rates have been increasing by 2% per year in people younger than 50 years of age; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide information to the public of methods of prevention and screening, as well as about symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 214 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mr. Burgess (for himself, Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Tonko ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month .

Whereas deep vein thrombosis (referred to in this resolution as DVT ) is a condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the deep veins of the body, most commonly in the leg, although it can occur anywhere in the body, such as the veins in the arm, abdomen, or around the brain; Whereas a potentially life-threatening complication of DVT is pulmonary embolism (in this resolution referred to as PE ), where a blood clot breaks off, travels through the bloodstream, and lodges in the lung; Whereas DVT/PE is a serious, but often preventable, medical condition; Whereas DVT/PE occurs in an estimated 900,000 individuals in the United States each year; Whereas DVT/PE kills an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States each year, more than HIV, breast cancer, and motor vehicle accidents combined; Whereas DVT/PE deaths are often preventable; Whereas DVT/PE is the leading cause of preventable hospital death in the United States; Whereas DVT/PE is a common complication in cancer patients and the leading cause of death in people with cancer after the cancer itself; Whereas pregnancy increases risk of DVT/PE, and that risk remains elevated for up to 6 weeks after giving birth; Whereas immobility, surgery, older age, a family history of clotting, and thrombophilia increase risk of DVT/PE; Whereas DVT/PE contributes to an estimated $10,000,000,000 in incremental medical costs each year in the United States; and Whereas the establishment of March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month would raise awareness about this life-threatening but preventable condition: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month ; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising awareness of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 216 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 9, 2023 Mrs. Miller of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Calling for the designation of Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations.

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Sinaloa Cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the Beltran-Levya Cartel, the Gulf Cartel, the Los Zetas, the Tijuana Cartel, the La Familia Michoacana/Knights Templar Cartel, and any similarly situated Mexican drug cartels; (2) calls for the designation of the Sinaloa Cartel, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, the Beltran-Levya Cartel, the Gulf Cartel, the Los Zetas, the Tijuana Cartel, the La Familia Michoacana/Knights Templar Cartel, and any similarly situated Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1189 ); and (3) calls for the Biden Administration to freeze cartel financial assets and allow Federal investigators and prosecutors to pursue enhanced criminal sentences that apply to drug traffickers who fund foreign terrorist organizations.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 221 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Foster (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Casten , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Fleischmann , Ms. Houlahan , Ms. Kaptur , Mr. Kilmer , Ms. McCollum , Ms. Tokuda , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Schiff , and Mr. Mullin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2023, as National Pi Day .

Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; Whereas Pi is an irrational number, which will continue infinitely without repeating, and has been calculated to over 62 trillion digits; Whereas Pi is a fundamental mathematical constant that has been studied throughout history and is central in mathematics as well as science and engineering; Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our children’s education; Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is essential for a knowledge-based society; Whereas, according to the 2015 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by the National Center for Education Statistics, American children in the fourth and eighth grades were outperformed by students in other countries including Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan; Whereas students from underrepresented minorities and from schools with high poverty rates have lower than average scores on the TIMSS survey; Whereas, while through eighth grade girls and boys have similar math and science scores on the TIMSS survey, there is a significant gender gap in math and physics scores at the end of high school; Whereas the United States needs to reinforce mathematics and science education for all students in order to better prepare children for the future and to succeed in a 21st-century economy; Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving innovation in math and science education at all levels from elementary through graduate education since its creation 73 years ago; Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and interesting part of a child’s education, and learning about Pi can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry and attract them to study science and mathematics; and Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 14, 2023, is an appropriate day for National Pi Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world; (2) recognizes the continuing importance of the National Science Foundation’s math and science education programs; and (3) encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 222 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mr. Krishnamoorthi submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for approximately doubling funding for Federal career and technical education programs.

Whereas, for many Americans, this post-COVID economic boom is an opportunity to reskill and upskill, with American workers changing jobs and even professions in historic numbers; Whereas the landscape of the 21st century economy is changing, as emerging new technologies and shifting demands create new opportunities and challenges; Whereas there remains a crucial and unaddressed need to train the workforce of this new economy; Whereas now is the time to invest in American workers, as the tremendous economic energy of the post-COVID recovery presents an unparalleled opportunity to retrain and realign the American workforce for the new economy, while also providing American workers with the necessary skills to earn higher wages and attain long-term job security; and Whereas the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ), as reauthorized by the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act ( Perkins V ), is the primary Federal law developing and supporting career and technical education programs in secondary and postsecondary education: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms the importance of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ) and other career and technical education programs for training the skilled workforce of the future and for increasing the earning potential and job security of American workers; (2) recognizes that the authorized annual funding for the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ), amounting to $1,299,883,892 in fiscal year 2023, is insufficient to address the need brought on by the long-term economic realignment and the near-term COVID–19 pandemic; and (3) urges the Committee on Education and the Workforce to authorize $13,000,000,000 in new spending for programs under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq. ) and innovative evidence-based career and technical education over the next 10 years, equaling approximately double the amount currently authorized by Congress to such programs.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 224 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 10, 2023 Mrs. Watson Coleman (for herself, Mr. Payne , Ms. Pressley , Mrs. Beatty , Mr. Meeks , Mr. Cohen , Ms. Clarke of New York , and Mr. Thompson of Mississippi ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.

Whereas colorectal cancer, or CRC, is the third-most common cancer in the United States for men and women combined, and the second leading cause of cancer death; Whereas this disease takes the lives of more than 50,000 people each year; Whereas the rate of CRC is 21 percent higher among Black men and is 18.5 percent higher among Black women than compared to non-Hispanic Whites; Whereas the rate of CRC death is 31.5 percent higher among Black men and is 24.4 percent higher among Black women than compared to non-Hispanic Whites; Whereas CRC is the third-leading cause of cancer death in both Black men and women in the United States; Whereas Black Americans have the lowest 5-year survival rate for CRC of any racial group in the United States; Whereas deaths from colorectal cancer among people younger than 55 have increased one percent per year from 2008 to 2017; Whereas the tragic death of 43-year-old actor Chadwick Boseman from colorectal cancer has catalyzed more conversation about CRC’s impact on the Black community; Whereas, by 2030, it is expected that CRC will be the leading cause of death among people ages 20 to 49; and Whereas CRC has a 90-percent survival rate when caught at the earliest stage and there are many screening methods available: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the deadly impact colorectal cancer has to the American people; (2) acknowledges the racial disparity that the Black community faces when dealing with colorectal cancer; (3) encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to continue and expand their work to identify those factors that result in the colorectal racial screening disparity and develop effective strategies to reduce and ultimately eliminate racial disparities in colorectal screening; (4) encourages everyone get colorectal cancer screening when recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force; (5) encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct research to determine any environmental factors, and the National Institutes of Health to conduct research into any physiological factors that cause an elevated risk for colorectal cancer in young adults; and (6) urges State health plans to quickly adopt new measures to cover colorectal screenings for individuals at a lower age, with special consideration for the Black community and all those at higher risk for colorectal cancer.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 226 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Grijalva (for himself and Mr. García of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, and the Alliance for Excellent Education have declared the month of March 2023 as National Middle Level Education Month; Whereas schools that educate middle grades students play a critical function in the Nation’s educational system in that they are responsible for educating young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15 (grades 5 through 9) that are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas each day over 19,000,000 young adolescents engaged in school deserve the educational components that research and practice have shown to help middle grades students achieve, including— (1) challenging and engaging instruction; (2) teachers and administrators who are knowledgeable and prepared to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment; and (3) organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas neuroscience indicates that the majority of middle grades students are in a critical stage of brain development that promotes productive adulthood; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a critical, lifelong influence that directly impacts the future health and welfare of the Nation; Whereas research has found that the academic achievement of eighth grade students has a larger impact on their readiness for college by the end of high school than anything that happens academically in high school; Whereas research has found that middle level education is underfunded, creating a missing middle in Federal education funding; Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be lifelong learners ready for college, career, and citizenship, a deeper public understanding of the distinctive mission of middle level education is necessary; and Whereas the month of March 2023 has been declared as National Middle Level Education Month by numerous educational groups: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by taking opportunities to engage with schools that educate middle grades students and celebrate the schools that are responsible for educating the Nation’s young adolescents.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 231 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require each Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a medical emergency preparedness training, and for other purposes.

1. Mandatory medical emergency preparedness training (a) In general Rule XXIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following: 5. (a) Each Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives shall complete a medical emergency preparedness training offered by the Office of the Attending Physician, which shall include training in— (1) cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (2) the use of an automated external defibrillator. (b) (1) Each Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, and employee of the House shall complete the training under this clause not later than 90 days after beginning service to the House, and annually thereafter. (2) The Office of the Attending Physician shall provide certification of the completion of the training established by this paragraph. . (b) Effective date (1) In general This resolution and the amendments made by this resolution shall take effect on the date that is 90 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution. (2) Training deadline for current Congress Not later than 90 days after the effective date specified in paragraph (1), an individual who is serving as a Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives as of such effective date shall complete the medical emergency preparedness training required under clause 5(a) of Rule XXIX of the Rules of the House of Representatives, as added by this resolution.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 232 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 14, 2023 Mr. Raskin (for himself, Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Ms. Brown , Mr. Bacon , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Grijalva , and Ms. Lofgren ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 12 through March 18, 2023, as Sleep Awareness Week .

Whereas sleep is essential for health, well-being, and safety; Whereas advancing advocacy and promotion of evidence-based sleep health practices will improve the general health of the public; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that most adults need at least 7 hours of sleep per night; Whereas the National Sleep Foundation’s 2023 Sleep in America Poll found that 35 percent of Americans say they sleep less than 7 hours per night on average; Whereas sleep deprivation can lead to impaired memory, elevated stress levels, disrupted metabolism, and increased risk of injury and accidents; Whereas, in the long-term, insufficient sleep can increase the risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and other health conditions; Whereas insomnia can be a symptom of depression and anxiety, and sleep problems can also exacerbate or contribute to the onset of mental health conditions; Whereas numerous studies have found that Black Americans are less likely than their White counterparts to get adequate sleep, and that Black Americans may also be more likely to get lower quality sleep; Whereas Congress established the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research in 1993 to foster the coordination of sleep and circadian research within the National Institutes of Health and other Federal agencies; Whereas, for over two decades, the National Sleep Foundation has organized Sleep Awareness Week to promote the benefits of healthy sleep and its importance to overall health and well-being; and Whereas numerous States and organizations across the Nation recognize and participate in Sleep Awareness Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the importance of sleep health as a way to increase overall health and well-being; (2) supports the designation of a Sleep Awareness Week ; (3) supports the goals and efforts of Sleep Awareness Week; (4) encourages public health officials, health care providers, educators, and parents to do their part to promote adequate sleep; (5) encourages the people of the United States to prioritize their sleep health, practice good habits for sleep health, and discuss their sleep with their health care provider; and (6) recognizes the continued importance of policies to improve sleep health.