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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 766 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2023 Mr. Payne (for himself, Mr. Landsman , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Sewell , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Nadler , Ms. Norton , and Ms. Wild ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 7, 2023, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

Whereas an ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when a person has lost the normal function of digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions; Whereas an ostomy is also necessary in cases of severe abdominal or pelvic trauma resulting from accidents or from injuries sustained during military service; Whereas approximately 725,000 to 1,000,000 people in the United States have an ostomy or continent diversion, with approximately 100,000 new ostomy procedures performed each year; Whereas ostomy or continent diversion surgery can occur at any age and does not lower life expectancy; Whereas through the efforts of ostomy support organizations, people needing these surgeries are becoming more aware of the opportunities for education, mutual aid, advocacy, and support that are of such great benefit to them and their families; Whereas the aim of National Ostomy Awareness Day is to work toward a society where people with ostomies and intestinal or urinary diversions are universally accepted and supported socially, economically, medically, and psychologically; Whereas October 7, 2023, marks the 13th anniversary of Ostomy Awareness Day, whose theme is Ostomies are Life-savers ; Whereas public education and awareness is vital to ensure those who are living with an ostomy face no discrimination and are accepted as normal, healthy individuals; Whereas through education and awareness we can erase the myths, stigma, and embarrassment that are sometimes associated with having an ostomy; Whereas there is a deep commitment to the proper care and advancement of knowledge about bowel and urinary diversion surgery as a result of birth defects, disease, injury, and other digestive disorders; and Whereas to increase public acceptance of ostomy surgery and continent diversion surgery and to remind those who have had surgery in the United States that by raising awareness they can help the world better understand this life-saving surgery and help people receive better ostomy care: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day; (2) encourages all persons to share with others how Ostomies are Life-Savers ; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe this annual day with the appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 769 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 10, 2023 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Ms. Foxx , and Mrs. Miller of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 10, 2023, as Real Women’s Day .

Whereas, in 1972, Congress enacted Title IX in order to end unjust sex discrimination in education and provide women greater opportunity to participate in athletics, including college athletics; Whereas the Biden Administration proposed changes to Title IX that would allow biological men to play in women’s sports; Whereas there are fundamental biological differences between men and women, including the XX chromosomes for women and the XY chromosomes for men; Whereas these fundamental biological differences put women at a competitive disadvantage in sports; Whereas, in recent years more and more biological men have been allowed to compete in women’s sports; Whereas, between 2003 and 2022, biological men have won 28 women’s sports titles, including the 2019 national championship for bench press, the 100- and 200-meter high school New England Regional Championships in 2018, and the 500-yard Division I NCAA swimming championship in 2022; Whereas emotional pain , lost experiences , denied opportunities , and traumatized have been words used to describe the experience of biological women who have been forced to compete against biological men in sports; and Whereas October 10th is symbolized by the Roman numerals XX : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) opposes forcing biological women and girls to compete against biological boys and men in girls’ and women’s sports; (2) opposes the weakening of Title IX protections; and (3) supports the designation of a “Real Women’s Day”.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 770 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 10, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Alford , Mr. Ciscomani , Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer , Mr. Fry , Mr. Duarte , Mr. Moylan , Mrs. Luna , Mrs. Kiggans of Virginia , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Moran , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. Collins , Mrs. Houchin , Ms. Sherrill , Ms. Budzinski , Mrs. Spartz , Ms. Craig , Mr. Sorensen , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Trone , Ms. Pettersen , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Feenstra , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Molinaro , Mr. LaLota , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Baird , and Mr. Van Drew ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning an act of war against Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, and for other purposes.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Iranian-backed terrorists, including Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, launched an unprovoked attack on Israel that resulted in the death, maiming, and abduction of hundreds of innocent Israeli civilians; Whereas Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that We are at war in response to the attack and called on all citizens of Israel to unite in order to achieve our highest goal—victory in the war ; Whereas President Biden stated that the United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the Government and people of Israel and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated that Our commitment to Israel’s right to defend itself remains unwavering ; Whereas Hamas, the Palestine Islamic Jihad, and associated forces are known proxies and dependent on the Islamic Republic of Iran—the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world—for weapons, intelligence, and financial assistance; and Whereas this unprecedented attack is a continuation of Iran’s military attacks on Israel using a network of terrorists and Iran-funded proxies: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) declares its unwavering support for the State of Israel and stands ready to consider urgent requests for additional assistance Israel may require to defend its people and safeguard its sovereignty; (2) affirms that Israel, as a sovereign state, is entitled to act in self-defense against Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, and their state sponsors; (3) finds that the cross-border attacks, murders, and kidnappings constitute acts of international terrorism and aggression; (4) calls on the President to provide intelligence, military, and diplomatic support to the Government of Israel in response to these terrorist attacks; and (5) calls on all governments harboring Hamas personnel to immediately expel those individuals from their territory.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 772 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2023 Mr. Bergman (for himself, Mr. Fry , Mr. Luttrell , Mr. Collins , Ms. Boebert , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Norman , and Ms. Greene of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Ethics , and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib.

Whereas Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has a long history of making anti-Semitic and anti-Israeli remarks; Whereas, in May of 2019, Congresswoman Tlaib was a guest on the Skullduggery podcast and said There's a kind of a calming feeling, I always tell folks, when I think of the Holocaust and the tragedy of the Holocaust… ; Whereas, in September of 2022, Congresswoman Tlaib participated in a virtual event hosted by the Americans for Justice in Palestine Action and said, I want you all to know that among progressives, it becomes clear that you cannot claim to hold progressive values yet back Israel's apartheid government, ; Whereas, on May 9, 2023, the CEO and National Director of the Anti-Defamation League wrote a letter to Speaker McCarthy and Minority Leader Jeffries warning them of an event Congresswoman Tlaib was planning on hosting in the United States Capitol entitled, Nakba 75 & the Palestinian People. The letter goes on to say, In previous years, many Nakba Day events have devolved into hateful, anti-Israel and even antisemitic language. Just last year, in May 2022, speakers at Nakba Day events across the country variously referred to Israelis as the “stench of White European invaders,” called for “death to Israel” and stated that “everyone should fight within his means. They will fight with stones. Others will fight with guns. Others will fight with planes, drones. And others will fight with rockets. ; Whereas, on July 18, 2023, Congresswoman Tlaib voted against adopting a resolution Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel; and Whereas, on October 8, 2023, one day after a series of coordinated attacks on Israel perpetrated by Hamas terrorists and leaving more Jews dead than any single day since the Holocaust, Congresswoman Tlaib issued a statement calling Israel an apartheid state and insinuating the United States should end its support for the State of Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) censures Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib; (2) stands with the State of Israel and rejects anti-semitism in all its forms; and (3) renounces fringe beliefs that the State of Israel is an apartheid State.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 773 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2023 Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Mr. Molinaro , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Williams of New York , and Mr. Lawler ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.

Whereas George Anthony Devolder Santos, known as George Santos, was elected to represent New York’s 3d Congressional District in the House of Representatives on November 8, 2022; Whereas after election day, it was revealed George Santos lied about a significant portion of his background, including his education and previous employment; Whereas George Santos has a long history of misrepresenting his and his family’s connections to major events, including the Holocaust, the September 11th terrorist attacks, and the Pulse nightclub shooting; Whereas, on May 9, 2023, George Santos was indicted on 13 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, stealing public funds, and lying on Federal financial disclosure forms to the House of Representatives; Whereas a Federal grand jury indicted an aide to George Santos’ campaign on charges of wire fraud and identity theft for defrauding potential donors by impersonating Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s former Chief of Staff; Whereas, on October 5, 2023, George Santos’ former campaign treasurer pled guilty to falsifying campaign finance reports, including lying about a $500,000 loan that George Santos claimed to have donated to the campaign himself; Whereas, on October 10, 2023, George Santos was federally charged with an additional 10 criminal counts; Whereas the additional charges were serious in nature, including conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, access device fraud, false statements to the Federal Election Commission, and falsifying records to obstruct the commission; Whereas the indictment outlined a vast amount of evidence against Santos, including conversations he held with his former campaign treasurer outlining plans to commit the fraud he is charged with; Whereas these charges indicate that George Santos engaged in serious financial fraud throughout his 2022 campaign for the House of Representatives; Whereas George Santos stole over $44,000 from donors by charging their credit cards without authorization; Whereas George Santos directly profited from his fraudulent actions, including transferring money to his own bank account to buy luxury items and pay off personal debts; Whereas George Santos engaged in election fraud throughout his 2022 campaign by deceiving voters regarding his biography, defrauding donors, and engaging in other illegal campaign behavior; and Whereas, as a result of these actions, George Santos is not fit to serve his constituents as a United States Representative: Now, therefore, be it

That, pursuant to article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution of the United States, Representative George Santos, be, and he hereby is, expelled from the House of Representatives.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 774 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2023 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. Zinke ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security RESOLUTION Recognizing the influx of known or suspected terrorists through America’s northern border as a threat to national security.

Whereas, in fiscal year 2023, the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered along our northern border within U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Terrorist Screening Data Set Encounters program totaled 432; Whereas, in fiscal year 2023, the number of known or suspected terrorists encountered along our northern border has increased by 38 percent from fiscal year 2022, and 685 percent from fiscal year 2021; Whereas, since President Biden took office in January 2021, the number of encounters along our northern border has risen from 997 monthly encounters to 19,835 encounters in August 2023, a 1,889-percent increase; Whereas, since President Biden took office in January 2021, the number of encounters along our northern border between ports of entry has risen from 44 monthly encounters to 1,054 encounters in August 2023, a 2,295 percent increase; Whereas America’s northern border, the longest international border in the world, measuring 5,525 miles, has only 140 ports of entry with no performance measures to assess security between ports; Whereas U.S. Border Patrol staffing on our northern border has remained stagnant since fiscal year 2009; and Whereas the Department of Homeland Security, under President Biden’s and Secretary Mayorkas’ leadership, has failed to adequately respond to the crisis at the northern border: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the border crisis along our northern border; (2) recognizes the influx of terrorism through our northern border as a threat to national security; and (3) demands Secretary Mayorkas implement a plan to better secure our northern border.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 775 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2023 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Van Drew , Mrs. Miller-Meeks , Mr. Molinaro , Mr. Norman , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Mr. Williams of New York ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , 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 RESOLUTION Condemning the New York City-Democratic Socialists of America (NYC–DSA) antisemitic and anti-Israel rally on October 8, 2023.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists led a massive attack on the State of Israel, in which they launched thousands of rockets at the country, murdered civilians, including children and the elderly, and abducted over 100 hostages into the Gaza Strip; Whereas this gruesome and unprovoked attack took place on Shabbat, on the holidays of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah in Israel, and on the 50th anniversary of the start of the Yom Kippur War; Whereas Hamas is a United States-designated Foreign terrorist organization whose founding charter states a commitment to destroying the State of Israel; Whereas, on October 7, 2023, following news of the attack, the New York City-Democratic Socialists of America (NYC–DSA) stated that [t]oday’s events are a direct result of Israel’s apartheid regime and that [t]his was not unprovoked ; Whereas, on October 7, 2023, the NYC–DSA announced a rally in Times Square for October 8, 2023, [i]n solidarity with the Palestinian people and their right to resist 75 years of occupation and apartheid ; Whereas, during the October 8th rally, attendees chanted phrases that supported the Hamas terrorist attack, including resistance is justified when people are occupied and by any means necessary ; Whereas one attendee at the rally held up a swastika sign on their phone; Whereas attendees at the rally stomped on and burned an Israeli flag; Whereas the presumption that the Hamas-instigated war against Israel is the fault of the Jewish state is both antisemitic and unequivocally false; and Whereas the NYC–DSA rally was condemned as antisemitic and anti-Israel by leading New York elected officials including New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the antisemitic and anti-Israel New York City–Democratic Socialists of America rally that celebrated the Hamas terrorist attack and the barbaric slaughter of Israelis; (2) stands with our ally Israel against terrorism and supports Israel’s right to defend itself; and (3) stands against antisemitism globally and in our own backyard.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 777 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2023 Mrs. Miller-Meeks (for herself, Mr. LaLota , Mr. McClintock , Mrs. Harshbarger , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Norman , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Van Drew , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Bacon , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Nunn of Iowa , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Van Orden , Ms. Letlow , Mr. Banks , Mr. Simpson , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Mr. LaMalfa , Mr. Carey , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Guest , and Mr. Griffith ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza.

Whereas, on the morning of the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched inhumane attacks on Israeli civilians by air, land, and sea; Whereas at least 1,200 individuals have been killed in Israel and 2,700 others in Israel have been wounded; Whereas Hamas tactics have been to target, slaughter, and brutalize innocent civilians in Israel, including women, children, and the elderly; Whereas at least 22 Americans have been killed by the attacks conducted by Hamas; Whereas, according to the State Department, Iran provides $100,000,000 annually to Palestinian terrorist groups in weapons and training; Whereas, on September 11, 2023, Secretary of State Antony Blinken notified Congress that the United States had waived sanctions to allow $6,000,000,000 in Iranian assets being held in South Korea to be released to Iran; and Whereas at least 150 Israelis were taken hostage and President Biden confirmed there are American citizens among the hostages captured: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza; (2) urges the Biden administration to maintain all applicable sanctions on the Iranian regime, and return to a policy of maximum sanctions pressure; (3) urges the Biden administration to utilize all other coercive and diplomatic resources at its disposal as necessary to secure the release of Americans wrongfully detained in Gaza; and (4) demands the Biden administration to refreeze the $6,000,000,000 in Iranian funds released September 11, 2023, for their continued financial support and encouragement of Palestinian terrorist organizations.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 780 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 11, 2023 Mr. Veasey (for himself, Mr. Doggett , Mr. Payne , and Ms. Sewell ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the goals of World Sight Day by promoting the importance of accessible, affordable, and inclusive eye care.

Whereas people with vision problems are more likely than those with good vision to have diabetes, poor hearing, heart problems, high blood pressure, lower back pain, and strokes, as well as have increased risk for falls, injury, and depression; Whereas the majority of people with vision impairment and blindness are over the age of 50 years; Whereas the Lancet Global Health Commission estimates that the economic cost of blindness and moderate to severe vision loss was $411,000,000,000 in 2020 (equivalent to 0.3 percent of the world’s GDP in 2018), costing the most in east Asia ($90,000,000,000) and south Asia ($70,000,000,000); Whereas the overall relative reduction in employment of people with sight loss of working age is 30 percent; Whereas correcting vision improves educational outcomes, increases personal earnings by 5 percent, increases productivity of the working poor by more than 20 percent, improves literacy rates, decreases rates of early retirement, and results in safer drivers and roads; Whereas a slight vision impairment can reduce productivity in the workplace by 20 percent and accuracy by 40 percent; Whereas 50 percent of blindness and low vision in children can be easily prevented or treated, most often with nothing more than a pair of glasses; Whereas globally, at least 450,000,000 children have a sight condition that needs treatment, with 90,000,000 children living with some form of sight loss; Whereas children with vision loss are 2 to 5 times less likely to be in formal education in low- and middle-income countries; Whereas glasses are one of the most effective health interventions for children, reducing the odds of failing a class by 44 percent; and Whereas October 12 is recognized as World Sight Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of World Sight Day ; (2) recognizes the importance of healthy vision; (3) encourages the people of the world to prioritize eye health; and (4) draws attention to the over 1,000,000,000 people worldwide who have vision loss and do not have access to eye care services.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 781 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 12, 2023 Mr. Good of Virginia (for himself, Mr. Golden of Maine , Mr. Guest , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mr. Griffith , Mr. Rosendale , and Mr. Bentz ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 12, 2023, as National Loggers Day .

Whereas the logging industry has served as an economic driver and cultural tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas the logging industry creates rural jobs and provides revenue for local and State governments and National Forests; Whereas loggers provide renewable material for products used by people in the United States every day; Whereas loggers are the first link in the $300,000,000,000 domestic forest products supply chain; Whereas loggers are the means by which healthy forest management plans are accomplished; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests that maintain vital animal habitats; Whereas logging provides for healthy forests which— (1) protect watersheds; (2) sequester carbon; (3) provide public recreational opportunities; and (4) reduce loss of life and property from wildfires; and Whereas logging provides for healthy forests through regeneration, including planting 2,500,000,000 trees annually: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Loggers Day ; and (2) encourages the President to officially designate National Loggers Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 782 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 12, 2023 Mr. Joyce of Ohio (for himself and Ms. Bonamici ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Thanking and promoting the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.

Whereas perinatal nurses work with patients who are attempting to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, or have recently delivered; Whereas perinatal nurses provide prenatal care and testing, care of patients experiencing pregnancy complications, care during labor and delivery, and care of patients following delivery; Whereas perinatal nursing includes labor and delivery nurses, mother-baby nurses, and neonatal nurses; Whereas continuous support during labor from a registered nurse is critical to achieve improved birth outcomes; Whereas there has been a persistent shortage of nurses across all fields, while demand continues to grow; Whereas mothers are dying in the United States at the highest rate in the developed world, and the crisis is most severe for Black mothers; Whereas nurses are positioned to provide unique insight into patient care circumstances that may contribute to women’s deaths, thereby reducing the rate of and disparity in maternal mortality; Whereas October, the 10th month of the year, was chosen to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to represent an Apgar score of 10; Whereas Apgar is the point system used to evaluate the health of a newborn baby, with 10 representing the healthiest possible score for a baby, and this score would be assigned and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; Whereas the 10th day of the month of October was chosen to begin National Perinatal Nurses Week to represent 10 centimeters dilated, the measurement used to evaluate a woman’s progress in labor; Whereas 10 centimeters dilated constitutes complete cervical dilation, the successful completion of the first phase of labor when a woman is ready to deliver her baby, and this progress would be supported and recorded by the perinatal nurse attending the birth; and Whereas, the week of October 10, 2023, through October 17, 2023, is set aside to celebrate National Perinatal Nurses Week to raise public awareness of and celebrate the 350,000 perinatal nurses who are clinically active in hospitals, perinatal facilities, and health centers: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives thanks and promotes the professions of perinatal nurses by encouraging patients, hospital administrators, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to become more familiar with the contributions of perinatal nurses by participating in National Perinatal Nurses Week.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 784 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 13, 2023 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Mr. Hill , Ms. Crockett , Mr. Davis of Illinois , Ms. Sewell , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Norton , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Carey , and Mr. Soto ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 15, 2023, as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day and recognizing the people who have lost a pregnancy or an infant.

Whereas 2023 marks the 17th nationally recognized Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day ; Whereas each year, approximately 1,000,000 pregnancies in the United States end in miscarriage, stillbirth, or the death of a newborn; Whereas pregnancy and infant loss can affect families long after the loss; Whereas loss of an infant or a pregnancy can negatively affect a person’s mental health; Whereas families would benefit from bereavement leave from work to take care of themselves and their families; Whereas people who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss should not have their experiences minimized or stigmatized; Whereas Congress should acknowledge the personal experiences of individuals who have lost a pregnancy or infant and empower those individuals to speak about their losses; Whereas recognizing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day is an opportunity to increase awareness, promote research and greater understanding, and provide community to individuals who have experienced pregnancy loss or infant loss; and Whereas Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day allows the people of the United States to consider how we can best support families who experience, or work to prevent, pregnancy or infant loss: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day ; (2) understands the importance of honoring these losses and supporting affected people and their families; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with appropriate programs and activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 786 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2023 Ms. Bush (for herself, Ms. Tlaib , Mr. Carson , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Mrs. Ramirez , Mr. Bowman , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. García of Illinois , Mr. Jackson of Illinois , Ms. Ocasio-Cortez , Ms. Omar , Ms. Pressley , and Ms. Velázquez ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.

Whereas all human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians, no matter their faith or ethnicity, is a violation of international humanitarian law; Whereas, between October 7 and October 16, 2023, armed violence has claimed the lives of over 2,700 Palestinians and over 1,400 Israelis, including Americans, and wounded thousands more; Whereas hundreds of thousands of lives are at imminent risk if a cease-fire is not achieved and humanitarian aid is not delivered without delay; and Whereas the Federal Government holds immense diplomatic power to save Israeli and Palestinian lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) urges the Biden administration to immediately call for and facilitate deescalation and a cease-fire to urgently end the current violence; and (2) calls upon the Biden administration to promptly send and facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance into Gaza.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 787 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2023 Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Electing Representative Patrick T. McHenry Speaker pro tempore.

That the Honorable Patrick T. McHenry, a Representative from the State of North Carolina, be, and he is hereby, elected Speaker pro tempore for not longer than November 17, 2023, or until a new Speaker is elected, whichever is earlier. 2. The Clerk of the House shall notify the President and the Senate of the election of the Honorable Patrick T. McHenry as Speaker pro tempore during the absence of the Speaker.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 788 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2023 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding the anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attack.

Whereas the founders of the United States, recognizing the importance of a national system of mail to the new country in the Constitution, gave Congress the authority To establish post offices and post roads ; Whereas employees of the United States Postal Service provide indispensable public services and honorably represent the United States on a daily basis; Whereas despite the many terrorist attacks on Federal facilities throughout the United States, including the 2001 anthrax attack, United States Postal Service employees continue to risk their lives daily to serve the people of the United States; Whereas Joseph P. Curseen, Jr., and Thomas L. Morris, Jr., both born in the District of Columbia, diligently and admirably served the Nation for decades as employees of the United States Postal Service; Whereas in the fall of 2001, during the course of their jobs with the United States Postal Service, Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., were exposed to letters containing anthrax that were placed in the mail and subsequently suffered from the inhalation of anthrax and thereafter died; Whereas 5 individuals in the United States died from exposure to anthrax during the 2001 anthrax attack and 17 became ill; and Whereas in 2002, the United States Postal Service facility located at 900 Brentwood Road NE, Washington, DC, was designated as the Joseph Curseen, Jr. and Thomas Morris, Jr. Processing and Distribution Center by Public Law 107–225 : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all United States Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 789 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 16, 2023 Mr. Van Drew submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the heinous actions of Hamas and affirming the support of the United States for Israel’s right to exist and defend itself.

Whereas the State of Israel was established in 1948, following the adoption of the United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine, and has since been recognized by the international community as a sovereign state; Whereas Israel has faced numerous armed conflicts and terrorist attacks since its establishment, including the War of Independence from 1948 through 1949, the Six-Day War in 1967, the Yom Kippur War in 1973, and repeated rocket attacks from terrorist organizations; Whereas Israel has entered into peace agreements with neighboring countries including Egypt in 1979 and Jordan in 1993, and has engaged in peace negotiations with Palestinian leadership, indicating its willingness for peaceful coexistence; Whereas the founding charter of Hamas, issued in 1988, advocated for the destruction of Israel and has utilized violent means for achieving a Palestinian state, underscoring the organization’s long-standing hostility towards Israel and its inhabitants; Whereas the United States and Israel share a long-standing friendship and alliance, rooted in shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; Whereas Hamas terrorists crossed the land border and began slaughtering Israelis and abducting hostages in towns in southern Israel, including children and the elderly; Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists launched a massive, unprovoked war on Israel by air, land, and sea, including firing thousands of rockets; Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas launched over 5,000 rockets into southern and central Israel; Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists have killed over 1,300 Israelis and injured more than 3,000 others; Whereas at least 22 United States citizens in Israel are among those killed by Hamas since October 7, 2023; Whereas, since October 7, 2023, Hamas is directly responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians; Whereas, on October 7, there has not been more Jewish deaths in one day since the Holocaust; Whereas, on October 10, 2023, Israel confirmed that Hamas terrorists slaughtered 40 infants; and Whereas Hamas is a United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, European Union, and the United Kingdom-designated foreign terrorist organization: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) undisputedly reaffirms Israel’s right to exist; (2) fully supports Israel’s right to self-defense; (3) ardently condemns Hamas’ brutal war against Israel; (4) calls on the international community to unequivocally condemn Hamas’ brutal war against Israel; and (5) urges the international community to support Israel and call out any and all forms of antisemitism.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 791 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 17, 2023 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Soto , Ms. Norton , Mr. Fitzpatrick , and Mr. Bacon ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month .

Whereas 1 in 700, or around 6,000, babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States every year, and each person with Down syndrome is an important member of our society; Whereas life expectancy for people with Down syndrome has increased dramatically in recent decades, from 25 years of age in 1983, to 60 years of age in 2023; Whereas people with Down syndrome attend school and work, participate in decisions that affect their livelihood, have meaningful relationships, vote, and contribute to society in many ways; Whereas recent studies have shown that employees with disabilities, including Down syndrome, are loyal, dedicated, and productive workers; Whereas, along with the care from their families, loved ones, and caregivers, research and advocacy for positive policy changes can improve the quality of life for members of the Down syndrome community; Whereas, since 1984, Congress has been committed to increasing Federal funding for Down syndrome research and improving the quality of life for people with Down syndrome and their families; Whereas the National Institutes of Health reports that Federal investment in Down syndrome research has increased from $18,000,000 in fiscal year 2014 to $124,000,000 in fiscal year 2022; Whereas, in unison with increased funding from Congress, the National Institutes of Health has redoubled its effort in biomedical and Down syndrome research, especially through the INCLUDE initiative, which is advancing science on the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease among people with Down syndrome; Whereas organizations in the nonprofit sector continue to advocate for Federal research, drive policy changes, educate the American public, create guidebooks for caregivers, and offer platforms to self-advocates who want to share their personal experiences with others about Down syndrome; and Whereas people with Down syndrome, their families, Congress, and advocates remain focused on developing policies to ensure people with Down syndrome have every opportunity to live full and productive lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month ; (2) believes National Down Syndrome Awareness Month is an opportunity to celebrate people with Down syndrome and their families as they continue to advocate for access and opportunity to live fully included lives; (3) commends people with Down syndrome, their families, medical researchers, doctors, scientists, and organizations who are the driving force behind improving the quality of life for people with Down syndrome; and (4) reiterates its commitment to ensuring Federal investment into Down syndrome research and pursuing policies to better support the Down syndrome community.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 792 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 17, 2023 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Ms. Blunt Rochester , Ms. Sewell , Ms. Strickland , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Veasey , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Crockett , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 17, 2023, as National Vitiligo Awareness Day .

Whereas vitiligo is a long-term, chronic disorder that results in the loss of pigment in patches on the skin, hair, eyes, and inside of the mouth; Whereas the condition can result in discomfort, itching, and pain, but there is still no known cure; Whereas the American Academy of Dermatology refers to vitiligo as a life-altering disorder that can cause low self-esteem, anger, and depression; Whereas, according to the American Academy of Dermatology, about half of the individuals diagnosed with vitiligo are diagnosed before the age of 21; Whereas a study by Pediatric Dermatology found that about half of all children and adolescents diagnosed with vitiligo experienced a decreased quality of life, and some individuals even experienced problems with schoolwork, increased bullying and teasing, trouble with developing friendships, and self-confidence issues; Whereas a Yale study found that bullied children are 2 to 9 times more likely to consider suicide, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports suicide is the third leading cause of death among young people; and Whereas Judith Porter, Ph.D., and Ann Beuf, Ph.D., found that social support for children and adolescents with vitiligo provided by families, peers, charities, support groups, and teachers can greatly improve their quality of life and decrease stress related to bullying: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of National Vitiligo Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of providing support for individuals diagnosed with vitiligo to improve their quality of life.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 793 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 28, 2023 RESOLUTION Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a brutal terrorist attack from Gaza into Israel and against the Israeli people; Whereas, on October 16, 2023, the Israeli military confirmed that Hamas killed more than 1,400 people in the attack; Whereas, on October 15, 2023, the United States Department of State confirmed that at least 30 Americans were killed in the attack; Whereas, on October 16, 2023, the Israeli military confirmed that Hamas was holding 199 hostages in Gaza who were abducted during the attack; Whereas Common Article 3 of the 1949 Geneva Conventions states that the taking of hostages is and shall remain prohibited at any time and in any place whatsoever; Whereas, on October 10, 2023, President Joe Biden confirmed that Americans are known to be among the hostages; Whereas it is reported that children and senior citizens are among the hostages; and Whereas Hamas has threatened to execute hostages and videotape the killings: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Hamas for its brutal attack on Israel; (2) condemns Hamas for the taking of hostages; (3) condemns Hamas for threats made against hostages; (4) demands that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety; (5) recognizes that the taking of hostages is a violation of international humanitarian law; and (6) expresses sympathy to the hostages, wounded, deceased, and their families for this travesty to justice and personal hardship.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 794 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 18, 2023 Ms. Brownley (for herself, Mrs. Houchin , Ms. Norton , Ms. Crockett , and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Recognizing the significance of National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month .

Whereas the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C 1401(30)) defines a specific learning disability as— (1) a disorder in 1 or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations; (2) such term includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia; and (3) such term does not include a learning problem that is primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of intellectual disabilities, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage. Whereas a specific learning disability is the most prevalent disability of students who are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, impacting 34 percent of all students who received special education services; Whereas the National Assessment of Educational Progress indicates that more than 95 percent of 4th and 8th grade students with a specific learning disability were not proficient in reading in academic year 2022; Whereas the National Assessment of Educational Progress indicates that more than 93 percent of 4th and 8th grade students with a specific learning disability were not proficient in math in academic year 2022; Whereas National Assessment of Educational Progress Math and Reading scores indicate that Black and Hispanic students with a specific learning disability experience even greater opportunity gaps than their White and Asian peers; Whereas research shows that students with specific learning disabilities can achieve commensurate with their peers, if given appropriate instruction and support; Whereas developmentally appropriate universal screening should begin as early as possible to assess which students demonstrate the most pervasive risk factors for specific learning disabilities; and Whereas research rooted in the science of reading establishes an evidence base of effective instructional methods for developing reading skills for students with and at risk for specific learning disabilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House calls on State and local educational agencies to continue to meet the needs of students with specific learning disabilities through a free appropriate public education.

That the House recognizes the significance of National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month .