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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 475 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 6, 2023 Mr. Schneider (for himself, Ms. Schakowsky , Mr. Huizenga , and Ms. Kelly of Illinois ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day .

Whereas it is estimated that 1,958,310 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States in 2023; Whereas the lifetime probability of a male or female developing cancer is roughly 2 in 5; Whereas a cancer survivor is defined as anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his or her life; Whereas the National Cancer Institute reports that there are 18,100,000 cancer survivors in the United States; Whereas cancer treatments can have severe, prolonged, or permanent side effects, both physical and psychological; Whereas men, women, and children all have been diagnosed with and battled cancer; Whereas it is important to recognize the value of support for all men, women, and children who are cancer survivors and the positive impact support has for both patients and families; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is a purely volunteer event where thousands of volunteers from the spa, beauty, and related industries freely give their support and services to all cancer survivors; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day has expanded to thousands of salons in all 50 States since its inception in 2003; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is recognized by both State and local governments; Whereas Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day is the only event of its kind, with no solicitation of funds either before, during, or after the event; and Whereas the first Tuesday in June would be an appropriate date to designate as National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 477 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Ms. Greene of Georgia submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the impeachment of Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

That the Committee on the Judiciary, acting as a whole or by any subcommittee thereof appointed by the chairman for the purposes hereof and in accordance with the rules of the committee, is authorized and directed to investigate fully and completely whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its constitutional power to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The committee shall report to the House of Representatives such resolutions, articles of impeachment, or other recommendations as it deems proper. 2. (a) For the purpose of making such investigation, the committee is authorized to require— (1) by subpoena or otherwise— (A) the attendance and testimony of any person (including at a taking of a deposition by counsel for the committee); and (B) the production of such things; and (2) by interrogatory, the furnishing of such information; as it deems necessary to such investigation. (b) Such authority of the committee may be exercised— (1) by the chairman and the ranking minority member acting jointly, or, if either declines to act, by the other acting alone, except that in the event either so declines, either shall have the right to refer to the committee for decision the question whether such authority shall be so exercised and the committee shall be convened promptly to render that decision; or (2) by the committee acting as a whole or by subcommittee. Subpoenas and interrogatories so authorized may be issued over the signature of the chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them, and may be served by any person designated by the chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them. The chairman, or ranking minority member, or any member designated by either of them (or, with respect to any deposition, answer to interrogatory, or affidavit, any person authorized by law to administer oaths) may administer oaths to any witness. For the purposes of this section, things includes, without limitation, books, records, correspondence, logs, journals, memorandums, papers, documents, writings, drawings, graphs, charts, photographs, reproductions, recordings, tapes, transcripts, printouts, data compilations from which information can be obtained (translated if necessary, through detection devices into reasonably usable form), tangible objects, and other things of any kind.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 479 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 7, 2023 Mr. Gaetz (for himself and Mr. Bishop of North Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Censuring Representative Bennie Thompson.

Whereas, on December 30, 2022, Representative Bennie Thompson, then Chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol ( January 6th Committee ), sent a letter to the Biden White House, along with property of the House of Representatives, in violation of longstanding Rules of the House of Representatives, including the Rules for the 117th Congress; Whereas, on December 30, 2022, Representative Thompson also sent a similar letter and records to the Department of Homeland Security, also in violation of the Rules; Whereas, as a committee chair, Representative Thompson was required, under rule VII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, to turn over all committee records to the Clerk of the House at the close of Congress, in order to further transparency and to preserve the historical record of Congress; Whereas Representative Thompson intentionally violated this rule, as evidenced by his letters to the executive branch, which expressly detail his expectation that the House property improperly turned over to the executive branch would eventually be turned over to the National Archives, an expectation that could only have salience if the materials turned over were, in fact, congressional records; Whereas Congress still is unsure of the scope of the records kept or improperly destroyed by the January 6th Committee, as evidenced by the May 18, 2023 letter from Representative Barry Loudermilk, chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of the Committee on House Administration, to the National Archives requesting a catalogue of records produced by the January 6th Committee; and Whereas, under rule VII and rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 117th and 118th Congresses, the responsibility to ensure proper recordkeeping by a committee resides with the committee chairperson, a responsibility that Representative Thompson intentionally violated or recklessly neglected: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) Representative Bennie Thompson of Mississippi be censured; (2) Representative Bennie Thompson forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; (3) Representative Bennie Thompson be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker; and (4) Representative Bennie Thompson be, and is hereby, removed from the Committee on Homeland Security.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 485 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2023 Mr. Bean of Florida (for himself, Ms. Mace , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mrs. González-Colón , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Rutherford , Mr. Posey , Mr. Payne , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Bacon , and Mr. Grijalva ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of Batten Disease Awareness Day on June 9.

Whereas Batten disease is a fatal rare disease of the nervous system that usually begins in childhood, and is the most common form of a group of disorders called neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses, or NCLs for short; Whereas there are approximately 13 known mutations of Batten disease, typically referred to as CLN1 through CLN14, which are all variants of lysosomal storage disorders; Whereas Batten disease is an inherited genetic (autosomal recessive) disorder whereby brain cells are missing an enzyme which creates a buildup of metabolic waste, and as a result, the cells gradually lose their function; Whereas Batten disease is known as a rare disease, and its prevalence occurs in approximately 2 to 4 out of every 100,000 births in the United States each year; Whereas symptoms of the disorder vary significantly, and they often include patients exhibiting developmental delays, experiencing seizures, vision loss leading to blindness, and loss of motor skills and the ability to walk, talk, or communicate, and some children also endure cognitive decline, personality and behavioral changes, dementia, and other severely debilitating physical ailments; Whereas depending upon the age of onset of symptoms initially presenting, it can take from a few months to several years for a child to obtain an accurate diagnosis of Batten disease, and unfortunately, misdiagnosis frequently occurs on the family’s journey through the diagnostic odyssey; Whereas Batten disease currently has very few treatment options available, and it results in premature death occurring between early childhood and early adulthood; Whereas there presently is no known cure for any form of Batten disease; and Whereas we recognize June 9 as Batten Disease Awareness Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the designation of a Batten Disease Awareness Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 487 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2023 Mr. Connolly (for himself, Ms. Salazar , and Mr. Castro of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on 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 Supporting the ratification of the Chilean tax treaty.

Whereas Chile is one of the United States strongest partners in the Western Hemisphere; Whereas the United States signed a free trade agreement in 2004 that allows for the duty-free export of all United States consumer and industrial goods to Chile; Whereas the signing of a free trade agreement eliminated tariffs, provided intellectual property protections, enabled regulatory transparency, prohibited anticompetitive business conduct, and required labor and environmental protections; Whereas bilateral trade between the United States and Chile in goods and services reached $38,400,000,000 in 2021, and United States goods exports to Chile amounted to $17,300,000,000 in 2021; Whereas, in 2022, United States-Chile merchandise trade amounted to $38,900,000,000, including $23,300,000,000 of United States goods exports to Chile and $15,600,000,000 of United States goods imports from Chile; Whereas the United States and Chile are celebrating 200 years of relations in 2023; Whereas the United States and Chile signed a bilateral tax treaty on February 4, 2010; Whereas, in 2014, Chile passed new tax legislation, which increased corporate tax rates in Chile; Whereas, without a ratified bilateral tax treaty, United States companies with operations in Chile will be subject to a tax rate of up to 44.45 percent in 2027; Whereas companies headquartered in 35 countries with which Chile already has bilateral tax treaties in force will continue to be subject to a 35-percent tax rate, leaving United States businesses at a significant competitive disadvantage; Whereas the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate reported the bilateral tax treaty favorably in 2014, 2016, 2022, and most recently on June 1, 2023; and Whereas China is among the United States competitors with which Chile already has a tax treaty in force: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the long-standing United States-Chile partnership; (2) reaffirms the importance of expanded bilateral economic ties for advancing the prosperity of both countries; and (3) urges the Senate to provide its advice and consent to ratification of the bilateral tax treaty with Chile.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 488 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 9, 2023 Mr. Kean of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. Keating , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Lieu , Mr. Golden of Maine , and Mr. Wilson of South Carolina ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Calling on the Biden administration to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine.

Whereas the Russian Federation’s brutal and unprovoked war of aggression continues to cause death and destruction across Ukraine, wreaking a massive human and economic cost on Ukraine; Whereas, following the full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the Government of Ukraine has been requesting long-range missiles, including the nearly 200-mile-range Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), from its partners to be able to strike key Russian logistics nodes, command and control posts, and other high-value military targets deeper into occupied territory that are currently out of reach; Whereas the United States has yet to fulfill this request from the Government of Ukraine out of stated concerns about escalating the conflict and cutting too deeply into United States stockpiles; Whereas the United Kingdom’s provision to the Government of Ukraine of Storm Shadow cruise missiles, with a similar range of over 155 miles, was met with no significant response from the Russian Federation, and provided the Ukrainian military with a vital long-range strike capability; Whereas the Government of France announced it will provide long-range missiles, reportedly the 155-mile range SCALP–EG cruise missile, the French variant of the Storm Shadow, to the Government of Ukraine; Whereas the United States and allied countries collectively possess thousands of ATACMS that could be transferred to Ukraine and fired from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems that the Government of Ukraine already operates; Whereas the Russian Federation’s arsenal of long-range missiles largely outranges and outnumbers the weapons systems that the Government of Ukraine possesses, forcing Ukrainian forces to fight at a significant disadvantage; and Whereas, reportedly many of the Iranian-made drones that devastated Ukrainian civilian infrastructure over the winter of 2022–2023 were based in the illegally occupied Crimean Peninsula, which would be in range of ATACMS: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on the United States to immediately provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine in sufficient quantity to hasten Ukraine’s victory against Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression while still maintaining United States military readiness; (2) calls on United States allies and partners to transfer similar systems to Ukraine; (3) expresses concern that the delay in the provision of this critical weapon system could prolong the war; and (4) expresses belief that the expeditious provision of this critical weapon system will provide the Ukrainian military with a critical deep-strike capability they currently lack, disrupt Russia’s warfighting ability, and could hasten Ukraine’s victory.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 496 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2023 Mr. Bergman submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June 13 as Posttraumatic Growth Day .

Whereas trauma is an experience that profoundly affects individuals, their families, and communities, leaving lasting emotional and psychological scars; Whereas in the face of trauma, many individuals demonstrate remarkable resolve and the capacity to not only recover but also to grow and thrive; Whereas posttraumatic growth is a concept that acknowledges the potential for positive psychological change and personal transformation that can arise from the struggle with trauma; Whereas the journey toward posttraumatic growth involves the exploration and development of new perspectives, values, and life goals, as well as the cultivation of greater personal strength, appreciation of life, and deeper interpersonal connections; Whereas numerous organizations have been instrumental in providing innovative and effective programs and resources to support individuals on their path to posttraumatic growth; Whereas these organizations have demonstrated a deep commitment to empowering individuals to embrace their potential for growth and build a fulfilling life beyond the impact of trauma; Whereas the impact of posttraumatic growth extends beyond the individual, contributing to the well-being and strength of families, communities, and the Nation as a whole; and Whereas it is fitting and proper to recognize and honor the strength and courage displayed by individuals on their journey of posttraumatic growth, and to raise awareness about the positive possibilities that can emerge from traumatic experiences: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Posttraumatic Growth Day and encourages all Americans to observe this day with appropriate activities and ceremonies; (2) commends the efforts of organizations for their invaluable contributions to the field of posttraumatic growth and their commitment to supporting individuals in their journey toward resilience and transformation; and (3) calls upon Federal, State, and local agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and the private sector, to promote awareness and understanding of posttraumatic growth and to support initiatives that foster resilience, healing, and growth in individuals and communities affected by trauma.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 497 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2023 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Valadao , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Magaziner , and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.

Whereas Luís Vaz de Camões is considered one of Portugal’s greatest literary figures, and his epic poem The Lusiads ( Os Lusíadas , in Portuguese) is widely regarded as a symbol of Portuguese culture and identity; Whereas Camões is revered for his transformational influence on the Portuguese language, similar to that of Shakespeare in the English language; Whereas the tenth of June commemorates the death of the poet Luís Vaz de Camões in 1580; Whereas every tenth of June the Portuguese celebrate their national holiday known as the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities (known colloquially as the Day of Portugal, or Portugal Day); Whereas the Day of Portugal has been celebrated for decades in Portuguese-American communities throughout the United States, including those in California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Jersey; Whereas the Day of Portugal is a celebration of Portuguese heritage and culture commemorated throughout the Portuguese communities around the world; Whereas the United States has a rich history of cultural diversity and appreciation, including that of the 1,300,000 Portuguese Americans and descendants living in the United States today; and Whereas Portugal was one of the first countries to recognize the independence of the United States, and the relationship between Portugal and the United States is one of deep friendship and steadfast alliance: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes and commemorates the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities; (2) recognizes and honors the contributions of Portuguese Americans to society; and (3) reaffirms our commitment to the partnership between the United States and Portugal.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 502 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 13, 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: Ms. Balint.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 504 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2023 Ms. Mace submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring the 51 mobility Airmen from Joint Base Charleston who received the Distinguished Service Cross.

Whereas 51 mobility Airmen from Joint Base Charleston served in Operation Allies Refuge, the evacuation of Afghanistan; and Whereas the Airmen’s heroic efforts during that Operation resulted in the award of the Distinguished Service Cross: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the 51 mobility Airmen from Joint Base Charleston who received the Distinguished Service Cross for heroic efforts during the Afghanistan evacuation Operation Allies Refuge.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 513 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2023 Mr. Bost (for himself and Mr. Takano ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for recognizing September 20 as National Service Dog Day.

Whereas service dogs assist individuals with a wide range of challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, epilepsy, visual impairment, hearing impairments, and mobility impairments; Whereas service dogs can support veterans struggling mentally or physically after war, hear for individuals who are deaf, see for individuals who are blind, and sense changes in the body of an individual to alert the individual before a seizure occurs; Whereas service dogs have assisted individuals in the United States since 1929; Whereas service dogs were legally recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ) to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability and have protections under the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq. ) and section 41705 of title 49, United States Code (commonly known as the Air Carrier Access Act of 1986 ); Whereas evidence-based research shows that service dogs provide numerous health and fitness benefits, including enhanced mobility, enhanced independence, and reduced symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, and suicidal ideation; Whereas tens of thousands of service dogs are estimated to be working in the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Guam; Whereas September 20 would be an appropriate day to recognize as National Service Dog Day; and Whereas National Service Dog Day is an appropriate tribute to service dogs and the organizations that offer service dogs free of charge to veterans of the United States and individuals with disabilities: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports recognizing National Service Dog Day; (2) encourages all individuals in the United States to learn about the history of service dogs and the unique, positive impact service dogs have on individuals with disabilities; and (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for organizations that train and pair service dogs with individuals with disabilities in the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 515 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2023 Mr. Donalds submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Commending the Florida Everblades hockey team for winning the 2023 ECHL’s Patrick J. Kelly Cup.

Whereas, on June 9, 2023, the Florida Everblades hockey team won the 2023 Kelly Cup by defeating the Idaho Steelheads by a score of 4 to 3 at Hertz Arena in Estero, Florida; Whereas the victory by the Everblades in the championship game— (1) gives the Everblades the most ECHL Championships in league history; (2) makes the Everblades the fifth team to win consecutive ECHL Championships; (3) marked the third time in 11 years that the Everblades claimed an ECHL Championship; and (4) was the Everblades’ sixth appearance in the Kelly Cup Finals; Whereas the Head Coach of the Florida Everblades, Brad Ralph, has been an outstanding role model and steadfast leader to the Everblades players and the community; Whereas Cam Johnson, the 2023 Kelly Cup Playoffs Most Valuable Player, is the first player in ECHL history to win the postseason MVP award in consecutive seasons; Whereas Levko Koper and Brandon Hickey assisted Tyler Irvine in scoring the game winning goal; Whereas the Florida Everblades displayed relentless tenacity, unwavering composure, and exceptional teamwork this ECHL season in achieving the highest honor in the league; and Whereas the Everblades have brought immense pride and honor to the State of Florida: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commends the Florida Everblades for winning the 2023 Patrick J. Kelly Cup; (2) recognizes the on-ice and off-ice achievements of the players, coaches, and staff of the Florida Everblades; and (3) respectfully requests that the House Clerk transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to— (A) the owner of the Florida Everblades, David Hoffmann; and (B) the Head Coach of the Florida Everblades, Brad Ralph.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 516 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2023 Mr. Foster (for himself, Mr. Takano , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Norcross , Mr. Payne , Ms. Titus , Mr. McGovern , Mr. Espaillat , and Ms. Clarke of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making a determination and authorization pursuant to subsection (b)(2) of such section regarding the enlistment in the Armed Forces of an alien who possesses an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program of the Department of Homeland Security established pursuant to the memorandum of the Secretary of Homeland Security dated June 15, 2012.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 518 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 15, 2023 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Duncan , Mr. Babin , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Self , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , and Mr. Webster of Florida ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Pushing back against the labeling of attempts by parents to ensure school curriculum and sports are age and sex appropriate as extreme.

Whereas all students should feel welcome in their classroom, but radical far-left ideas inappropriate for minors should not; Whereas it is not extreme or hateful to believe children as young as 6 should not be subject to discussion about sexual orientation or gender ideology in the classroom; Whereas it is not extreme or hateful to believe biological men should not compete against biological women in sports; Whereas, while issues dealing with the history of slavery and racism should be taught in the classroom, courses centered around the false belief that America is systemically, structurally, or institutionally racist should not; Whereas it is not extreme or hateful to believe that parents, not the government, should have the final say in their children’s education; and Whereas attempts to express these views in a violent manner are inexcusable: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports parents having a say in their child’s education; and (2) opposes— (A) allowing biological boys and men to compete in biological girls and women’s sports; (B) the weakening of title IX protections; and (C) labeling parents as extreme and hateful for wanting to keep inappropriate material out of their child’s classroom.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 520 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 16, 2023 Ms. Jacobs submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as Children’s Week in the United States.

Whereas designating a week as Children’s Week would increase awareness and attention to the importance of children’s well-being and the issues they face; Whereas investing in children’s well-being is essential for the long-term health, prosperity, and best interests of the Nation and the world; Whereas supporting children and families is a priority that transcends political, regional, and international boundaries; Whereas every child, regardless of who they are or where they come from, deserves the opportunity to thrive; Whereas children face numerous challenges and obstacles, including health, education, and safety, that impact their lives and their futures both domestically and internationally; Whereas children face higher rates of poverty than adults, with consequences for their healthy development and our society as a whole; Whereas children have the right to grow up in safe, healthy, and nurturing environments that support their well-being and development; Whereas ensuring the well-being of all children is a responsibility shared by families, communities, governments, and individuals; Whereas children and youth should be empowered to become active participants in shaping their own hopes, dreams, and well-being, through civic engagement, leadership, and advocacy; and Whereas Children’s Week provides an opportunity to bring together public and private organizations, businesses, and individuals to collaborate on initiatives to improve children’s well-being and support their futures: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Children’s Week in the United States, to be observed with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to raise awareness of the importance of children’s well-being and the issues they face; and (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe Children’s Week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs, and encourages public and private organizations, businesses, and individuals to collaborate on initiatives to improve children’s well-being and support their futures.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 523 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 20, 2023 RESOLUTION Authorizing video recording in the House Chamber during a joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes.

That the Speaker, in concurrence with the Minority Leader, is authorized to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to record proceedings during a joint meeting of Congress on June 22, 2023, to provide a virtual reality experience for educational use by the public.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 528 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2023 Mr. Nunn of Iowa (for himself and Ms. Pettersen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of June as National Annuity Awareness Month .

Whereas annuities provide a predictable way to meet immediate, ongoing, and future financial obligations and objectives in retirement; Whereas surveys consistently indicate that the vast majority of individuals in the United States are looking for a financial solution that provides the benefits offered by annuities, specifically the ability to address the critical concern of running out of money during retirement; Whereas outliving retirement savings can— (1) create a financial hardship that reduces the standard of living in retirement; (2) defeat the fulfillment of legacy goals; and (3) require dependence on family and friends for monetary support; Whereas millions of individuals in the United States currently lack an adequate level of guaranteed income in retirement to ensure a secure financial future for themselves and their loved ones; Whereas research indicates that an owner of an annuity has a higher confidence in overall retirement readiness; Whereas an annuity is the only product in the financial marketplace that can provide guaranteed lifetime income; Whereas determining the type of annuity to buy and when to take income is one of the most important financial decisions a consumer will ever make, and individuals and families can benefit greatly from the expert guidance of a financial professional; and Whereas numerous stakeholders who support annuities have designated June as National Annuity Awareness Month , the goals of which are— (1) to educate consumers on annuity benefits; (2) to support access to annuities to meet the individual financial goals of consumers; and (3) to encourage savers to seek professional guidance to implement annuities effectively in income and legacy planning: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Annuity Awareness Month ; and (2) calls on the United States Government, the States, localities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the people of the United States to observe National Annuity Awareness Month with appropriate programs and activities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 529 In the House of Representatives, U. S., June 22, 2023 RESOLUTION Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

That House Resolution 503 is hereby re-referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 27 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 529 [Report No. 118–117] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2023 Mr. Roy , from the Committee on Rules , reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed RESOLUTION Relating to the resolution (H. Res. 503) impeaching Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

That House Resolution 503 is hereby re-referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary.

June 21, 2023 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 531 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2023 Mr. Landsman (for himself and Mr. Goldman of New York ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to immediately notify the full House of Representatives with respect to the names of the individuals who guaranteed Representative Santos’ bail bond in relation to the indictment brought against Representative Santos in May 2023 by the Department of Justice, and submit to the House of Representatives an interim report on the investigation into Representative Santos not later than July 17, 2023, and for other purposes.

Whereas Representative George Santos was indicted by the Department of Justice on May 9, 2023, for wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds, and making false statements to the House of Representatives; Whereas Representative Santos was released on, among other things, a $500,000 bond guaranteed by three individuals; Whereas the Committee on Ethics of the House has requested that Representative Santos provide it with the identities of the individuals who guaranteed the bond; Whereas, on February 9, 2023, House Resolution 114, One Hundred Eighteenth Congress (H. Res. 114), was introduced in the House calling for the expulsion of Representative Santos; Whereas, on May 17, 2023, the House voted to refer H. Res. 114 to the Committee on Ethics; and Whereas the Speaker of the House publicly stated that he would ask the Committee on Ethics to expedite its investigation and report back to the House within 60 days: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the Committee on Ethics of the House shall report to the full House of Representatives not later than 2 days after the adoption of this resolution on whether Representative Santos has provided the Committee with the names of the individuals who guaranteed his bond; (2) if so, the Committee on Ethics shall report to the full House the identities of such individuals; and (3) the Committee on Ethics shall report to the House with interim findings related to its investigation with respect to H. Res. 114 and this resolution not later than July 17, 2023.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 537 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2023 Mr. Cohen submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to clarify that the payment of a bail bond constitutes a gift for purposes of the Rules.

1. Clarification of treatment of payment of bail bond as gift Clause 5(a)(2)(A) of rule XXV of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by striking the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting the following: , including making a payment for or otherwise guaranteeing the bail bond of another person. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 538 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2023 Ms. Greene of Georgia (for herself and Ms. Stefanik ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Expunging the December 18, 2019, impeachment of President Donald John Trump.

Whereas President Trump was wrongfully accused of misconduct in House Resolution 755, Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors, as demonstrated by the information revealed in an unclassified FD–1023 FBI document: Now, therefore, be it

That the December 18, 2019, impeachment of President Donald John Trump is expunged, as if such Articles had never passed the full House of Representatives, as the facts and circumstances upon which such Articles were based did not meet the burden of proving the commission of high Crimes and Misdemeanors , as set forth in section 4 of article II of the Constitution.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 543 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2023 Ms. Ross (for herself, Ms. Sánchez , Mr. Raskin , Mrs. Watson Coleman , and Ms. Jacobs ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Members to vote by proxy and remotely attend committee proceedings in certain cases, and for other purposes.

1. Permitting proxy voting and remote attendance at committee proceedings for Members in certain cases (a) Proxy voting Clause 2 of rule III of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended— (1) in paragraph (a), by striking A Member may not and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (c), a Member may not ; (2) in paragraph (b), by striking No other person may and inserting Except as provided in paragraph (c), no other person may ; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (c) In the case of a Member with a serious medical condition, including any pregnancy-related condition, or a Member who is the primary caretaker of a spouse or dependent with a serious medical condition (including any pregnancy-related condition), such Member may designate another Member as a proxy who may cast the vote of such Member or record the presence of such Member in the House if such Member submits to the Clerk a signed letter, which the Clerk shall preserve the confidentiality of and which may be in electronic form— (1) certifying that such Member has received a recommendation from a doctor that the Member or the spouse or dependent of the Member, as the case may be, should not travel or attend House proceedings in person as a result of a serious medical condition; and (2) specifying by name the other Member who is designated as a proxy for such Member. . (b) Remote attendance at committee proceedings Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause: Remote attendance at committee proceedings in certain cases 7. Notwithstanding any other provision of this rule, in the case of a Member with a serious medical condition, including any pregnancy-related condition, or a Member who is the primary caretaker of a spouse or dependent with a serious medical condition (including any pregnancy-related condition) who has submitted to the Clerk a signed letter, which the Clerk shall preserve the confidentiality of and which may be in electronic form, certifying that such Member has received a recommendation from a doctor that the Member or the spouse or dependent of the Member, as the case may be, should not travel or attend House or committee proceedings in person as a result of a serious medical condition, such Member may participate remotely during in-person committee proceedings, including by casting a vote or recording their presence remotely, and— (a) such remote participation shall not be considered an absence for purposes of clause 5(c) of rule X or clause 2(d) of rule XI; and (b) such Member participating remotely pursuant to this clause shall be counted for the purpose of establishing a quorum under the rules of the House and the committee. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 544 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2023 Mr. Roy (for himself, Mr. Davidson , Mr. Bishop of North Carolina , Mr. Nehls , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Gosar , Mr. Biggs , Mr. Clyde , Mr. Rosendale , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Mr. Weber of Texas , and Mr. Good of Virginia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress.

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that, pursuant to article 11 of the North Atlantic Treaty, done at Washington, District of Columbia, on April 4, 1949 (63 Stat. 2241; 34 U.N.T.S. 243), if the President determines it is necessary to engage United States forces in hostilities in order to restore or maintain the security of the North Atlantic area as stated in article 5 of such treaty, such action does not supersede the constitutional requirement that Congress declare war or authorize the use of military force prior to the United States engaging in hostilities.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 546 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2023 Mr. Smith of New Jersey (for himself, Mrs. Harshbarger , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Banks , Mr. Dunn of Florida , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Burchett , Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Bucshon , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Westerman , Mr. Issa , Mr. Kelly of Mississippi , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Carl , Mr. Guest , and Mr. Bost ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Whereas the Declaration of Independence announces the self-evident truth that all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights ; Whereas the first of those unalienable rights is the right to life; Whereas modern science has illuminated our understanding of the humanity of unborn life; Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States committed a grave error in Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) (referred to in this preamble as Roe), by inventing a constitutional right to abortion, thereby denying a class of innocent people their right to life; Whereas more than 63,000,000 unborn lives were lost to abortion under Roe; Whereas, on June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022) (referred to in this preamble as Dobbs), corrected the grave error committed in Roe, by holding that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion and that Roe and Casey must be overruled, and the authority to regulate abortion must be returned to the people and their elected representatives ; Whereas many States have taken historic steps to protect unborn life since the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs; and Whereas many millions of people in the United States continue to press to protect unborn life and strengthen support for families charged with protecting that life: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) commemorates 1 year since the ruling of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, 142 S. Ct. 2228 (2022) (referred to in this resolution as Dobbs); (2) celebrates the millions of lives that will be saved as a result of the ruling in Dobbs; (3) commits to protecting the unalienable right to life and guarding unborn lives against lethal violence; (4) commits to supporting families, including new and expectant mothers and their children; and (5) commits to proclaiming the humanity of the unborn, consistent with the findings of modern science and the unswerving demands of justice.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 549 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 23, 2023 Mr. Carter of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a vital part of the ecology of Georgia and should be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.

Whereas the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a wetland that protects over 400,000 acres in south Georgia on the border with Florida; Whereas the Okefenokee has been inhabited since 2500 B.C.; Whereas, in 1936, it was designated the Okefenokee by the Department of the Interior; Whereas the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge sees over 400,000 visitors a year, playing a vital role in the economy of south Georgia; Whereas, according to a United States Fish and Wildlife Service report authored in 2019, the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge created $64,700,000 in revenue for the local economies; Whereas there are hundreds of different animal species that inhabit the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, including endangered species such as the indigo snake and the red-cockaded woodpecker; Whereas the Okefenokee has been on the U.S. World Heritage Tentative List since 2007 but has yet to be inscribed permanently; and Whereas the Okefenokee holds significant historical, cultural, and ecological benefit to the States of Florida and Georgia: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives supports the nomination of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.