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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 842 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2023 Mrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself and Ms. Sewell ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Commending the people of Ecuador on holding successful elections, and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States must strengthen its cooperation with the Government of Ecuador.

Whereas, on October 15, 2023, the people of Ecuador elected Daniel Noboa as the youngest President in Ecuador’s history; Whereas President-elect Noboa’s campaign centered on promoting democracy, free enterprise, and enhancing security through combating drug-trafficking, rampant crime, and unemployment in Ecuador; Whereas the United States-Ecuador trade relation totaled $18,300,000,000 in goods and U.S. Foreign Direct Investment in Ecuador (stock) was $1,000,000,000 in 2022; Whereas the expired Andean Tariff Preference Act and subsequent Andean Tariff Preferences and Drug Eradication Act expanded trade relations between the two countries, generated new employment in key exports sector in Ecuador, and helped increased cooperation on combating illicit drug trafficking in that country; Whereas, on August 12, 2021, the United States and Ecuador marked the entry into force of the Protocol to the Trade and Investment Council Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Ecuador Relating to Trade Rules and Transparency, recognizing the steps Ecuador has taken to decrease unnecessary regulatory burden and create a more transparent and predictable legal framework for foreign direct investment in recent years; Whereas, on December 15, 2022, Congress approved the United-States Ecuador Partnership Act of 2022, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, calling for inter alia promoting inclusive economic growth, strengthening democratic institutions, and increasing capabilities to address negative foreign influence; and Whereas Ecuador and the United States have a shared democratic tradition and are cooperating to safeguard this tradition through the Alliance for the Advancement of Democracy with special focus on supply chain integrity: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the people of Ecuador for their commitment to democracy, civil liberties, and economic prosperity; and (2) urges the President of the United States to build on the strong alliance between the United States and Ecuador to deepen bilateral ties and strengthen democracy, security, trade, rule of law, and broad-based economic well-being in the hemisphere.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 844 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 3, 2023 Mr. Krishnamoorthi (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Khanna , Mr. Pascrell , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Sherman , Mr. Pallone , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Thanedar , Mr. Veasey , Mr. Costa , Ms. Jayapal , and Mr. Bera ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Whereas for millions of Indian-Americans, Diwali (or Deepavali) is a time for thanksgiving and prayer for health, knowledge, and peace; Whereas Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian-Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and others throughout the United States; Whereas Diwali is a festival of lights, during which celebrants light small oil lamps, place them around the home, and pray for health, knowledge, and peace; Whereas celebrants of Diwali believe that the rows of lamps symbolize the light within the individual that rids the soul of the darkness of ignorance; Whereas Diwali falls on the last day of the last month in the lunar calendar and is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving and the beginning of the New Year for many Hindus; Whereas for Hindus, Diwali is a celebration of the belief that light triumphs over darkness, and good triumphs over evil; Whereas for Sikhs, Diwali is feted as the day on which the sixth founding Sikh guru, Guru Hargobind, was released from captivity by the Mughal Emperor Jehangir; Whereas for Jains, Diwali marks the anniversary of the attainment of Nirvana by Lord Mahavira, the last of the Tirthankaras (founders of the Jain philosophy); and Whereas Diwali is a celebration of great importance in Indian-American communities throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the historical and religious significance of Diwali; (2) in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, expresses its deepest respect for Indian-Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion; (3) recognizes and appreciates the religious diversity in both India and the United States and throughout the world; and (4) acknowledges and supports the relationship of collaboration and respect between the United States and India.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 6, 2023 Mr. McCormick (for himself, Mr. Nehls , Mr. Issa , and Mr. Van Drew ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for promoting false narratives regarding the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and for calling for the destruction of the state of Israel.

Whereas Israel has existed on its lands for millennia and the United States played a critical role in returning Israel to those lands in 1948 immediately following the Holocaust in recognition of its right to exist and as an indelible signal of our solidarity with the Jewish people; Whereas Israel is a critical ally to the American people and to our strategic national security interests in the Middle East; Whereas the people of Israel—including American citizens—were brutally attacked on October 7, 2023, by Hamas; Whereas Representative Rashida Tlaib, within 24 hours of the October 7 barbaric attack on Jewish citizens of the State of Israel, representing the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, defended the brutal rapes, murders, be-headings, and kidnapping—including of Americans—by Hamas as justified resistance to the apartheid state ; Whereas Representative Tlaib’s October 8 statement claimed that Hamas’ October 7 attack on the Jewish people was partly attributable to United States security aid provided to Israel, which ignores the fact that the Iron Dome, a co-developed air defense system, saved lives that day by intercepting rockets launched from the Gaza Strip against Israeli civilian targets; Whereas, on October 18, 2023, Representative Tlaib continued to knowingly spread the false narrative that Israel intentionally bombed the Al-Ahli Arab Hospital on October 17 after United States intelligence, Israeli intelligence, and President Biden assessed with high confidence that Israel did not cause the explosion; Whereas, on November 3, 2023, Representative Tlaib published on social media a video containing the phrase from the river to the sea , which is widely recognized as a genocidal call to violence to destroy the state of Israel and its people to replace it with a Palestinian state extending from the Jordan River to the Mediterranean Sea; Whereas Representative Tlaib doubled down on this call to violence by falsely describing from the river to the sea as an aspirational call for freedom, human rights, and peaceful coexistence despite it clearly entailing Israel’s destruction and denial of its fundamental right to exist; and Whereas Representative Tlaib has repeatedly displayed conduct entirely unbecoming of a Member of the House of Representatives by calling for the destruction of the state of Israel and dangerously promoting false narratives regarding a brutal, large-scale terrorist attack against civilian targets inside the sovereign territory of a major non-NATO ally while hundreds of Israeli and American hostages remain in terrorist captivity: Now, therefore, be it

That Representative Rashida Tlaib be censured.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 848 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 13, 2023 RESOLUTION Encouraging the connecting of members of the Armed Forces in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield.

Whereas the number of suicides of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty increased to 377 in 2020, an increase from 348 in 2019; Whereas the suicide rate for veterans has steadily increased since 2006, with 6,261 veterans taking their own lives in 2019; Whereas, after adjusting for sex and age, the rate of veteran suicide in 2018 was 27.5 per 100,000 individuals, higher than the rate among all United States adults, which was 18.3 per 100,000 individuals; Whereas more veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than members of the Armed Forces who died from combat in Vietnam; Whereas many of the veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic can lead to increased isolation and disconnection, further exacerbating mental and physical ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, and emergency medical services providers are 1.39 times more likely to die by suicide than members of the general public; Whereas invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, a problem that can be addressed through appropriate medical treatment; and Whereas additional research is needed to highlight the connection between traumatic brain injury as a root cause of invisible wounds and suicide by members of the Armed Forces and veterans: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (2) implores all individuals in the United States to commit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces and veterans to promote solutions and treatment for the invisible scars that members of the Armed Forces carry.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 848 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 6, 2023 Mr. Van Orden (for himself, Mr. Moulton , Mr. Hudson , and Mr. Levin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services , and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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 Encouraging the connecting of members of the Armed Forces in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield.

Whereas the number of suicides of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty increased to 377 in 2020, an increase from 348 in 2019; Whereas the suicide rate for veterans has steadily increased since 2006, with 6,261 veterans taking their own lives in 2019; Whereas, after adjusting for sex and age, the rate of veteran suicide in 2018 was 27.5 per 100,000 individuals, higher than the rate among all United States adults, which was 18.3 per 100,000 individuals; Whereas more veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than members of the Armed Forces who died from combat in Vietnam; Whereas many of the veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic can lead to increased isolation and disconnection, further exacerbating mental and physical ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention note that law enforcement officers and firefighters are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty, and emergency medical services providers are 1.39 times more likely to die by suicide than members of the general public; Whereas invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, a problem that can be addressed through appropriate medical treatment; and Whereas additional research is needed to highlight the connection between traumatic brain injury as a root cause of invisible wounds and suicide by members of the Armed Forces and veterans: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (2) implores all individuals in the United States to commit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces and veterans to promote solutions and treatment for the invisible scars that members of the Armed Forces carry.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 849 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 7, 2023 Mr. Buck submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming the State of Israel’s right to exist, condemning antisemitism in all forms, and rejecting false equivalencies between democracies and terrorist organizations.

Whereas the United States has been a friend to the State of Israel since its inception in 1948; Whereas Israel has been a friend and ally to the United States in the Middle East, especially in the Global War on Terror; Whereas the Jewish State was formed from necessity after millennia of pogroms, persecutions, and a Holocaust; Whereas Members of this body have trafficked antisemitic tropes, created and propagated false narratives, and expressed false equivalencies between the Israeli Government and the terrorists attacking them; Whereas Hamas attacked the sovereign country of Israel on October 7, 2023, slaughtering innocent civilians, including women and children; Whereas Hamas captured hundreds of civilians in the October 7 attack, including United States civilians, and seeks to use those hostages as human shields in their war with the Israeli military; and Whereas antisemitic hate crimes have increased since October 7: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the right of Israel to exist and defend her citizens against terrorist organizations and their state backers; (2) condemns the violence perpetrated by Hamas on October 7 and rejects the notion that such violence can be justified by political concerns; (3) rejects any moral equivalence between the Israeli Government and the Hamas regime that starves its citizens, abuses its population, and uses them as human shields; (4) demands the safe return of all hostages taken by Hamas in the October 7 atrocity; (5) rejects the false narrative that Israeli forces targeted Al-Ahli Arab Hospital on October 17, 2023; (6) rejects the false narrative that United States security assistance to Israel in any way contributed to the October 7 atrocities; (7) condemns the phrase from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free as an expression of support for genocide, murder, and ethnic cleansing; and (8) rejects the idea that phrasing centering on the destruction and violent expulsion of Jews from their ancestral homeland is anything other than ethnic cleansing.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 850 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 7, 2023 Mr. Donalds (for himself, Mr. Carson , Mr. Hunt , Mr. James , and Mr. Owens ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Designating the House Press Gallery as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery .

Whereas Frederick Douglass was born to an enslaved family in 1818; Whereas Douglass bravely escaped slavery in 1838, and spent much of his adult life as a journalist in Rochester, New York; Whereas Douglass published his first newspaper, The North Star, using his own money in the pre-Civil War era; Whereas Douglass was known for fiercely opposing slavery, championing equal rights and women’s rights and for being a forceful speaker; Whereas, during the Civil War, Douglass was a recruiter for the first African-American army regiment; Whereas Douglass met twice with President Lincoln, first about the pay and treatment of Black soldiers and then to discuss the President’s desire to assist escaping slaves; Whereas after Douglass’ Rochester home was destroyed by fire (which Douglass believed resulted from arson), he moved his family to Anacostia in Washington, DC; Whereas, in 1870, Douglass was asked to become editor of the New National Era, which chronicled the progress of Blacks throughout the United States, and he later bought the paper; Whereas Douglass was the first Black reporter allowed into the Capitol press galleries, where journalists watch lawmakers on the floors of the Senate and the House of Representatives; Whereas Douglass was a member of the congressional press galleries from 1871–1875; Whereas Douglass reported on House and Senate legislation regularly to update the African-American community during Reconstruction following the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution; Whereas Douglass was recorded frequently in the congressional directory and spent a significant amount of time writing and studying from the House Press Gallery; Whereas Douglass often visited the Capitol following his time as a member of the congressional press galleries; Whereas Douglass delivered the keynote speech at the unveiling of the Emancipation Memorial in Washington’s Lincoln Park; Whereas, in 2007, Douglass was recognized by placing a plaque and painting of him in his honor in the House Press Gallery; Whereas, in 2012, Congress passed and the President signed Public Law 112–174 , which directed Frederick Douglass’ statue placement in the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center’s Emancipation Hall; and Whereas Douglass was a pioneer in journalism who broke through glass ceilings throughout one of the most crucial times in American history, exacerbated great perseverance to become an American hero, and became a legend known in the House Press Gallery: Now, therefore, be it

That the House Press Gallery is designated as the Frederick Douglass Press Gallery .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 867 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 13, 2023 Mr. Neguse (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Allred , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Chu , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Pettersen , Mr. Tonko , and Mr. Trone ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2023, as National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day .

Whereas microtia is a congenital anomaly, affecting the outer ear, where the ear does not fully develop during the first trimester of pregnancy; Whereas microtia is often accompanied by aural atresia, which is the absence or closure of the external auditory ear canal resulting in hearing loss; Whereas it is estimated that there are 750,000 people worldwide with microtia; Whereas microtia is diagnosed at birth, affecting one ear or both ears, but there is no understanding as to why microtia occurs; Whereas aural atresia is usually diagnosed at birth, affecting one ear or both ears, but in some cases may not be recognized until later in life; Whereas doctors and nurses may be informed of microtia and aural atresia, in certain settings, the conditions are rare enough that misinformation or lack of information on options and services, quickly evaporates any remaining sense of celebration that accompanies a birth; and Whereas living with facial challenges such as craniofacial microsomia and hearing loss, as well as the longing for social acceptance, are some of the daily concerns for individuals who are born with microtia or aural atresia: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day ; (2) encourages each person of the United States— (A) to celebrate the community that is made up of not only children and adults with microtia or aural atresia, but families, teachers, advocates, and medical professionals from around the world who foster awareness and assistance; and (B) to help promote public awareness of microtia, aural atresia, and the hope that future generations of families will leave the hospital equipped with more answers than questions, along with their dreams for their child intact; (3) supports efforts to remove unnecessary barriers and replace them with resources and tools that aim to eliminate bullying and clear the way for an even more successful future for those with microtia or atresia; (4) encourages Federal, State, and local policymakers to work together— (A) to raise awareness about microtia and aural atresia; (B) to improve proper diagnosis of microtia and aural atresia; and (C) to support advancements in technology that improve the lives of those with microtia and aural atresia; and (5) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 871 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 15, 2023 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Foreign Affairs: Mr. Amo (to rank immediately after Mr. Crow).

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 877 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 17, 2023 Mr. Collins (for himself, Mr. Norman , Mr. Stauber , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Babin , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Bice , and Mr. Arrington ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Condemning Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of the city of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city.

Whereas the policies of Mayor Bowser and the government of the city of Washington, DC (DC government), have made the citizens of Washington, DC, less safe; Whereas this past year, Members of the House have seen colleagues attacked in elevators and carjacked by armed gunmen; Whereas Members have witnessed many of their own staff members attacked or harassed this past year; Whereas the policies of Mayor Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the DC government are anti-police, anti-citizen, and pro-criminal; Whereas Councilman Allen is the author of the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, which reduced mandatory minimum sentences for carjacking; Whereas Council Chair Mendelson and Councilman Allen have led the charge for anti-police policies enacted in Washington, DC; Whereas Washington, DC, has already seen a record number of homicides and violent crime is up compared to last year; Whereas robberies in Washington, DC, are up compared to last year; Whereas motor vehicle thefts are up and total property crimes are up compared to last year; Whereas the Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department recently said that the Department is down approximately 500 officers; and Whereas it is clear that the anti-police policies of the DC government have led to rising crime, declining enrollment in the police force, and a less safe city: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives condemns the actions of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and the rest of the government of Washington, DC, for their failure to stop the crime epidemic plaguing their city.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 884 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Fitzgerald (for himself, Mr. Grothman , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Steil , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Van Orden , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , and Mr. Pocan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Honoring the victims of the devastating attack that took place at the Waukesha, Wisconsin, Christmas parade on November 21, 2021.

Whereas, on November 21, 2021, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, an individual committed intentional homicide on parade participants and attendees, killing 6 people and leaving 62 others with injuries; Whereas the attack occurred during the 58th annual Waukesha Christmas parade, a tradition that featured over 60 local civic groups, businesses, schools, public services, and entertainers; Whereas Virginia Sorenson was a cherished long-time member of Milwaukee’s Dancing Grannies and longtime choreographer for the group; Whereas Tamara Durand was a new member of Milwaukee’s Dancing Grannies who volunteered for local hospitals and the Red Cross while caring for her grandson; Whereas LeAnna Owen was a committed member of Milwaukee’s Dancing Grannies who managed an apartment building and rescued bulldogs; Whereas Jane Kulich was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and was dedicated to her co-workers at Citizens Bank, with whom she was marching in the parade; Whereas Wilhelm Hospel volunteered for Milwaukee’s Dancing Grannies to support his wife, Lola, and was an avid outdoorsman; Whereas Jackson Sparks was a loving child who enjoyed playing baseball for the Waukesha Blazers; Whereas, in response to the tragedy, the community continues to stand Waukesha Strong in efforts to honor the victims and heal together; Whereas, two weeks after the attack, homes and businesses were decorated in blue lights to honor the victims; Whereas, on September 24, 2022, a mural that serves as a beacon for the community was dedicated to the lives lost in the attack; Whereas, on November 21, 2023, a parade memorial on Main Street honoring the victims was unveiled; and Whereas, 2 years later, the Waukesha community continues to overcome this tragedy: Now, therefore, be it

That House of Representatives— (1) honors the memories of Wilhelm Hospel, Virginia Sorenson, LeAnna Owen, Tamara Durand, Jane Kulich, and Jackson Sparks who died in the attack; (2) offers its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who died in the attack; (3) applauds the life-saving efforts of first responders and health professionals in their efforts to provide care for the victims; and (4) recognizes the Waukesha community for showing unparalleled resilience, courage, and strength.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 885 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Moskowitz , Mr. Gallagher , and Mr. Sherman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning Hamas’ use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, the terrorist organizations Hamas, Palestine Islamic Jihad, and associated forces instigated an unprecedented ground, air, and sea assault against Israel, killing at least 1,200 Israelis, taking hostage at least 200 people, and injuring thousands of civilians; Whereas Hamas and other terrorists have long called for the eradication of the State and people of Israel and have sought to slaughter, brutalize, and abduct innocent Israeli civilians, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and infants and children alike; Whereas, since the October 7, 2023, terrorist attack, Hamas has continued to hold hostage innocent Israelis and indiscriminately launch rockets at Israeli civilians; Whereas Israel has called for Hamas to immediately release all hostages and to unconditionally surrender; Whereas, in the midst of Israel’s legitimate actions of self-defense in response to this terrorist attack, Israel Defense Forces has taken extraordinary steps to reduce civilian casualties, including establishing humanitarian corridors, while adhering to the law of armed conflict; Whereas multiple authorities within the United States Government have, on a nonpartisan basis, observed that Hamas has routinely and unabashedly used innocent civilians to shield their weapons and terrorist militants from legitimate military engagement, resulting in avoidable civilian deaths that are entirely the fault of Hamas and other terrorist organizations; Whereas Hamas’ use of human shields is a both a violation of humanitarian law and an egregious war crime that results in the deaths of many civilians; Whereas reports indicate that Hamas is preventing civilians by force from utilizing humanitarian evacuation corridors from north Gaza to south Gaza established by the Israel Defense Forces; and Whereas the continued use of human shields, other perpetrations of crimes against humanity, and all terrorist operations carried out by Hamas pose an unjust, abominable, and indisputable threat to innocent civilian lives: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Hamas’ use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants; and (2) calls for the immediate cessation of Hamas’ use of human shields, the swift release of all hostages taken by Hamas, the unconditional surrender of Hamas, and the immediate dismantlement of Hamas and all other terrorist organizations that participated in the massacre of Israelis on and since October 7, 2023, to ensure that innocent Israeli and Palestinian civilian lives are saved.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 887 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Lamborn (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , and Mr. Schneider ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling on the people of the United States to observe a weekend of prayer and reflection for the people of Israel, for all civilians caught in the crossfires of the war, and for the safe return of the hostages.

Whereas, on October 7, 2023, the State of Israel suffered an unprovoked, premeditated, and barbaric attack by the Iran-backed terrorist group Hamas; Whereas over 1,400 Israelis were brutally slaughtered and more than 240 have been taken hostage by Hamas into Gaza; Whereas Hamas purposefully targeted civilians, torturing, raping, and murdering women, children, and the elderly; Whereas at least 10 of the hostages in Gaza are United States citizens; Whereas at least 33 American citizens in Israel are among those murdered by Hamas since October 7, 2023; Whereas Hamas’s initiation of this war and its embedding of command and control, weapons, and munitions to use civilians as human shields has led to a tragic loss of life among Palestinians; Whereas Iran provided funding, training, and support for Hamas; Whereas there has been a concerning rise in antisemitism in the United States and worldwide; Whereas the State of Israel is the most trusted and strongest democratic ally of the United States in the region; Whereas the United States and the Jewish State of Israel are inextricably tied together by their shared Abrahamic faiths; and Whereas November 17, 2023, through November 19, 2023, should be held as a period of prayer and reflection for the people of Israel: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives calls the people of the United States to observe a weekend of prayer and reflection for the people of Israel, for all civilians caught in the crossfires of the war, and for the safe return of the hostages.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 888 In the House of Representatives, U. S., November 28, 2023 RESOLUTION Reaffirming the State of Israel’s right to exist.

Whereas the Jewish people are native to the Land of Israel; Whereas throughout history and across the reign of multiple kingdoms, the Jewish people were persecuted and expelled from the Land of Israel, forced to live as minority diaspora communities in other lands; Whereas Jewish diaspora communities were historically violently persecuted in, and in some cases expelled from, other countries throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia due to their religion; Whereas the Nazis attempted to annihilate the entire Jewish population of Europe during the Holocaust, murdering 6,000,000 Jews during this time; Whereas this genocide provided new urgency to re-establish a Jewish homeland for the Jewish people following the Holocaust, where they would not be a vulnerable minority, where they could freely practice their faith, and where something like the Holocaust could never happen again; Whereas the modern State of Israel was established on May 14, 1948; Whereas even after the establishment of the State of Israel, other countries and terrorist entities continued to attack Israel, reject its right to exist, and call for its destruction; and Whereas Israel is the only Jewish State, and therefore, despite persistent external threats, the existence of Israel provides Jews a place to live free from persecution and discrimination: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the State of Israel’s right to exist; (2) recognizes that denying Israel’s right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (3) rejects calls for Israel’s destruction and the elimination of the only Jewish State; and (4) condemns the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 888 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Moskowitz , Ms. Tenney , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Waltz , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Kustoff , Mrs. Kim of California , and Mr. Gottheimer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Reaffirming the State of Israel’s right to exist.

Whereas the Jewish people are native to the Land of Israel; Whereas throughout history and across the reign of multiple kingdoms, the Jewish people were persecuted and expelled from the Land of Israel, forced to live as minority diaspora communities in other lands; Whereas Jewish diaspora communities were historically violently persecuted in, and in some cases expelled from, other countries throughout the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and Asia due to their religion; Whereas the Nazis attempted to annihilate the entire Jewish population of Europe during the Holocaust, murdering 6,000,000 Jews during this time; Whereas this genocide provided new urgency to re-establish a Jewish homeland for the Jewish people following the Holocaust, where they would not be a vulnerable minority, where they could freely practice their faith, and where something like the Holocaust could never happen again; Whereas the modern State of Israel was established on May 14, 1948; Whereas even after the establishment of the State of Israel, other countries and terrorist entities continued to attack Israel, reject its right to exist, and call for its destruction; and Whereas Israel is the only Jewish State, and therefore, despite persistent external threats, the existence of Israel provides Jews a place to live free from persecution and discrimination: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) reaffirms the State of Israel’s right to exist; (2) recognizes that denying Israel’s right to exist is a form of antisemitism; (3) rejects calls for Israel’s destruction and the elimination of the only Jewish State; and (4) condemns the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 21, 2023 Mr. Lawler (for himself, Mr. Moskowitz , Ms. Tenney , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Waltz , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Kustoff , and Mr. Gottheimer ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas to immediately and unconditionally surrender, cease its attacks, and safely release all hostages.

Whereas Hamas is a United States-designated Foreign Terrorist organization whose founding charter states a commitment to destroying the State of Israel; Whereas, since Hamas was founded in 1987, Hamas terrorists have repeatedly carried out lethal attacks in Israel and, since taking control of the Gaza Strip in 2007, fought numerous wars against Israel; Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists led an attack on the Israel, murdering upwards of 1,200 individuals, taking over 240 individuals hostage, and launching thousands of rockets toward Israel; Whereas, since the attack, Israel has launched operations to defend its people, eradicate Hamas terrorists, and rescue hostages held in the Gaza Strip; Whereas Israel, like other sovereign states, has a right to defend itself; Whereas in past Hamas-Israel conflicts, Hamas has repeatedly broken negotiated ceasefire agreements and initiated attacks against Israel; Whereas, on October 24, 2023, a Hamas official stated the terrorist organization’s determination to attack Israel in a similar manner to the October 7, 2023, attack until Israel is destroyed; and Whereas intentionally murdering civilians is barbaric, inhumane, and indisputably wrong: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023; and (2) calls for Hamas to immediately and unconditionally surrender, cease its attacks, and safely release all hostages.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 895 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 28, 2023 Mr. Landsman (for himself and Mr. Goldman of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Condemning calls from Members of Congress for the expulsion of Palestinians from the United States.

Whereas, on November 2, 2023, H.R. 6211 was introduced and promoted as legislation that would Expel Palestinians from the United States ; Whereas this rhetoric calls for the removal of an entire people from our Nation; Whereas this rhetoric unfairly and dangerously conflates Palestinians with Hamas and its actions; Whereas this rhetoric implies immigrants are a danger to America, ignoring our Nation’s long history of welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds; and Whereas this rhetoric is un-American, bigoted, and is designed to inflame tensions which could result in violence: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives condemns calls from Members of Congress for the expulsion of Palestinians from the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 898 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 30, 2023 Mr. Evans (for himself and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce , and Ways and Means , 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 Recognizing November 2023 as National Family Caregivers Month .

Whereas in 2020, 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States provide essential care to millions of people each year, providing unpaid care worth an estimated $600,000,000,000 annually; Whereas family caregivers play a vital role in the healthcare system of the United States, supporting loved ones who have chronic illnesses, disabilities, and are aging; Whereas family caregivers, who are disproportionately women of color, often face significant challenges including financial strain, physical and emotional exhaustion, and social isolation; and Whereas National Family Caregivers Month is an opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions of family caregivers and to advocate for policies that support family caregivers: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes National Family Caregivers Month ; (2) commends the 53,000,000 family caregivers in the United States who provide essential care to their loved ones and chosen family each day; (3) encourages Federal agencies, States, and the private sector to swiftly implement the steps described in the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers; (4) urges investment in policies that support family caregivers, including— (A) economic tax credits; (B) paid family and medical leave; (C) respite care; (D) home and community-based services; and (E) access to quality healthcare; and (5) encourages all people of the United States to learn more about family caregiving and to support their loved ones and neighbors who are providing care.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 902 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2023 Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Affirming the State of Palestine’s right to exist.

Whereas this resolution may be cited as the Original Resolution Affirming the State of Palestine’s Right to Exist ; Whereas Palestinian people are inhabitants of the land of Palestine; Whereas, in 1947, the United Nations General Assembly passed Resolution 181, which called for the partition of Palestine into Arab and Jewish States; Whereas, on May 14, 1948, President Harry Truman issued a statement recognizing Israel as an independent State; and Whereas, on November 28, 2023, the House of Representatives agreed to House Resolution 888, Reaffirming the State of Israel’s right to exist, by a vote of 412 Yeas, one Nay, and one Present: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) affirms Palestine’s right to exist and at a future time to become a nation State; (2) recognizes the two-state solution as the only solution that will secure a lasting peace in the region; and (3) rejects calls for Palestine’s destruction.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 903 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 1, 2023 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Takano , Ms. Ross , Ms. Stevens , and Mr. Tonko ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2023, as the National Day of 3D Printing .

Whereas additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a process by which digital 3D design data is used to build up a component in layers by depositing material; Whereas 3D printing creates an object layer by layer, greatly reducing waste and increasing efficiency compared to traditional manufacturing techniques; Whereas 3D printing has grown exponentially over the last several years; Whereas the United States is a world leader in advanced manufacturing, and has a history of design innovation; Whereas public-private partnerships that promote advanced manufacturing, such as America Makes, Manufacturing x Digital, and other Manufacturing USA institutes, will develop enhanced digital capabilities to design and test new products and reduce costs in manufacturing processes across a variety of industries; Whereas 3D printing has widespread applications in home construction, home goods production, biotechnology, the automotive sector, aerospace, medicine, consumer electronics, and defense; Whereas 3D printing has the potential to reshape manufacturing in the United States, by decreasing the cost of producing goods for small businesses and local manufacturers; Whereas innovation will be increased, as 3D printing reduces the time required for product development and market launch; and Whereas December 3, 2023, would be an appropriate date to designate as the National Day of 3D Printing : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of the National Day of 3D Printing ; (2) recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and the positive implications of 3D printing for the United States advanced manufacturing sector; and (3) encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 908 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 5, 2023 RESOLUTION Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

That the following named Member be, and is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on the Judiciary: Mr. Armstrong.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 912 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 5, 2023 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Finstad , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Walberg , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Bergman , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , and Mr. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.

Whereas, on September 30, 2023, as the House of Representatives was considering legislation to avoid a lapse of appropriations for Federal agencies and departments which would result in a shutdown of those agencies and departments, Jamaal Bowman, the Representative from the 16th Congressional District of New York, pulled a fire alarm; Whereas section 22–1319 of the District of Columbia Criminal Code makes knowingly causing a false alarm of fire a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment up to six months, or both; Whereas section 22–1319 of the District of Columbia Criminal Code states It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to willfully or knowingly give a false alarm of fire within the District of Columbia, and any person or persons violating the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be punished by a fine not more than the amount set forth in section 22–3571.01 [of this Code] or by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or by both such fine and imprisonment ; Whereas, on October 26, 2023, Representative Bowman pled guilty to violating section 22–1319 of the District of Columbia Criminal Code and was required to pay a $1,000 fine and write an apology letter to the United States Capitol Police and was placed on probation; and Whereas the actions of Representative Bowman forced the evacuation of the Cannon House Office Building and disrupted the work of the Congress as a vote was underway on the floor of the House: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives censures Jamaal Bowman, Representative from the 16th Congressional District of New York; (2) Representative Jamaal Bowman will forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) Representative Jamaal Bowman will be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 913 In the House of Representatives, U. S., December 6, 2023 RESOLUTION Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

That the following Members be, and are hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the House of Representatives: Committee on Appropriations: Mr. Edwards. Committee on Armed Services: Mr. Gooden of Texas. Committee on Oversight and Accountability: Mr. Cloud (to rank immediately after Mr. Grothman) and Mr. Waltz. Committee on Small Business: Ms. Maloy. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure: Ms. Maloy.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.