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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 795 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 18, 2023 Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Swalwell , Ms. Lee of Florida , Mr. Lawler , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Mr. Luttrell , Mr. Gimenez , Ms. Blunt Rochester , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Jackson Lee , and Mr. Ezell ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security , and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Expressing support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month .

Whereas the President and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month every year since 2004, encouraging and supporting individuals to protect themselves online as cyber threats become more complex; Whereas the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) collaborate with government and private sector partners to launch a monthlong campaign to raise cybersecurity awareness nationally and internationally; Whereas CISA and the NCA will promote four key cybersecurity behaviors throughout October, including— (1) creating strong passwords and use a password manager; (2) enabling multifactor authentication; (3) updating user software; and (4) recognizing and reporting phishing attempts; Whereas these efforts aim to support CISA’s year-round efforts to advance American cyber literacy, including tailored cybersecurity awareness toolkits for students, parents, educators, young professionals, older Americans, government, industry, small business, and law enforcement personnel; and Whereas it is of interest to national security that the United States continues to support individuals and government and private sector entities of all sizes to enhance cybersecurity awareness nationwide: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the proclamation of a National Cybersecurity Awareness Month ; (2) invites individuals and organizations in the United States to— (A) recognize the importance of cybersecurity awareness; and (B) support the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security, as well as other Federal, State, and local educational entities, to enhance visibility of cybersecurity resources; and (3) commits to— (A) raising awareness regarding cybersecurity education; and (B) taking appropriate legislative action in support of CISA’s efforts to enhance cybersecurity awareness for public and private entities throughout the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 798 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 19, 2023 Mr. Owens (for himself, Mr. Allen , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Banks , Mr. Bean of Florida , Ms. Boebert , Mr. Brecheen , Mr. Burlison , Mrs. Cammack , Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Collins , Mr. Comer , Mr. Curtis , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. DesJarlais , Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Duncan , Ms. Foxx , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Fry , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Mr. Good of Virginia , Mrs. Houchin , Mr. Hudson , Mr. Lawler , Ms. Letlow , Mrs. McClain , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Mills , Mr. Molinaro , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Moore of Utah , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Rose , Mr. Smucker , Mrs. Steel , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Timmons , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Williams of New York , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mr. Yakym , Mr. Steil , Mr. Grothman , and Mr. James ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Condemning the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff.

Whereas both Hamas and Hezbollah are recognized by the United States Department of State as Foreign Terrorist Organizations; Whereas, on October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a surprise attack to deliberately target Israeli civilians, including the killing and abduction of men, women, children, and the elderly; Whereas Hamas’ stated goal is the entire destruction of the State of Israel and the murder of its Jewish citizens; Whereas a disturbing number of student organizations at institutions of higher education placed blame solely upon the State of Israel for the attack and expressed support for the terrorist actions of Hamas through the glorification of violence and the usage of antisemitic rhetoric; Whereas many administrations of institutions of higher education do not follow the practice of institutional neutrality and frequently speak out on public issues, but have failed to speak out clearly after the October 7 attack by Hamas, and have exposed their lack of regard for their Jewish and pro-Israel students; Whereas the glorification of violence and usage of antisemitic rhetoric creates a hostile learning and working environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the support of Hamas, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to the creation of a hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff; and (2) urges the Secretary of Education to direct the Office for Civil Rights to investigate and, where appropriate, take action immediately.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2023 Mr. Grothman (for himself, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. LaMalfa , Mrs. Kim of California , Mrs. Steel , Mr. Gallagher , Mr. Peters , Mr. Costa , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Pocan , Mr. Steil , Ms. Jacobs , Mr. Fitzgerald , and Ms. McCollum ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Recognizing the celebration of the Hmong New Year in 2023.

Whereas the Hmong New Year is traditionally celebrated at the end of the rice harvest season in Laos and Southeast Asia in late November or early December; Whereas the Hmong New Year traditionally spans multiple days, with each village starting and ending the New Year on a different date to allow other villages to come, support, and visit each other; Whereas the Hmong New Year is traditionally a time to give thanks to ancestral spirits and visit other villages; Whereas Hmong New Year celebrations traditionally include song, dance, food, and courtship games for youth, including pov pob, a ball-throwing game; Whereas Hmong Americans across the United States celebrate the New Year on weekends from October to December; and Whereas Hmong New Year celebrations are a significant cultural tradition in many communities across the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Hmong New Year; (2) expresses the deepest respect for Hmong Americans celebrating this occasion; and (3) wishes Hmong Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy New Year.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 803 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2023 Mr. LaLota (for himself, Mr. Moskowitz , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Buchanan , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Donalds , Mr. Ciscomani , Mr. Mann , Mr. Hudson , Mrs. Miller of Illinois , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Van Drew , Ms. Stefanik , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Gooden of Texas , Ms. De La Cruz , Mrs. Luna , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Carey , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Bilirakis , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Guest , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. Latta , Mr. Lawler , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Mills , Mr. Edwards , Mr. Duarte , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Fallon , Mr. Self , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Williams of New York , and Mr. Molinaro ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Honoring the American and Israeli civilians murdered and unaccounted for in the brutal attacks by Hamas terrorists.

Whereas, on the morning of October 7, 2023, during Simchat Torah, Hamas terrorists launched inhumane attacks on Israeli civilians eerily similar to those by ISIS; Whereas Hamas terrorists crossed the land border and began slaughtering Israelis and abducting hostages in Southern Israel; Whereas Hamas has committed war crimes in targeting and killing innocent civilians, including unarmed women, children, and the elderly; Whereas Hamas terrorists targeted innocent civilians in their homes and at public gatherings; Whereas Hamas is a United States-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization; Whereas dozens of Americans have been killed by the attacks carried out by Hamas; Whereas thousands of Israeli civilians were murdered or wounded; and Whereas hundreds of American and Israeli civilians remain unaccounted for and are possibly being held hostage by Hamas: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns Hamas’ brutal attacks against Israel; (2) sympathizes and stands with the families of those held hostage or murdered during the savage attacks by Hamas; and (3) stands adjourned in honor of those murdered and unaccounted for.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 804 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 20, 2023 Mr. Moolenaar submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as National Chemistry Week .

Whereas chemistry is the science of the basic units of matter and, consequently, plays a role in every aspect of human life; Whereas chemistry has broad applications, including in food science, soil science, maintaining water quality, energy production, sustainability, medicine, and electronics; Whereas the science of chemistry is vital to improving the quality of human life and plays an important role in addressing critical global challenges; Whereas innovations in chemistry continue to spur economic growth, create jobs, and have applications for a wide range of industries; Whereas the practitioners of chemistry are catalysts of positive change in their communities and the world; Whereas National Chemistry Week is part of a broader vision to improve human life through chemistry and to advance the chemistry enterprise; Whereas the purpose of National Chemistry Week is to reach the public with educational messages about chemistry in order to foster greater understanding of and appreciation for the applications and benefits of chemistry; Whereas National Chemistry Week strives to stimulate the interest of young people, including women and underrepresented groups, in enthusiastically studying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and in pursuing science-related careers that lead to innovations and major scientific breakthroughs; Whereas National Chemistry Week signifies the collaborative nature of science and promotes partnership between scientific societies, academia, industry, and the public; Whereas National Chemistry Week highlights many of the everyday uses of chemistry, including in food, dyes, pigments, plastics, soaps, detergents, health products, and energy technologies; Whereas the theme of the 34th annual National Chemistry Week is The Healing Power of Chemistry ; and Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of National Chemistry Week ; (2) supports the goals and welcomes the participants of the 34th annual National Chemistry Week; (3) recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields; and (4) commends the American Chemical Society and the partners of that society for seeking opportunities to engage with the public and for organizing and convening events and activities surrounding National Chemistry Week each year.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 808 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 24, 2023 Mr. Pence (for himself, Mr. Bost , Mr. McCormick , Mr. Moulton , Mr. Carbajal , Mr. Gallego , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Golden of Maine , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mr. Gallagher , and Mr. Wittman ) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 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 Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.

Whereas October 23, 2023, marks the 40th anniversary of the 1983 United States Marine Corps barracks terrorist bombing attack in Beirut, Lebanon; Whereas the United States had deployed members of the Armed Forces to Lebanon in 1982 as part of a multinational peacekeeping force; Whereas, at 6:22 a.m. local time on October 23, 1983, a truck packed with explosives detonated outside of a building at Beirut International Airport that served as quarters for several hundred members of the United States Armed Forces deployed as part of the peacekeeping force; Whereas 241 members of the Armed Forces lost their lives in the blast; Whereas the attack killed 220 marines, and members of the 1st Battalion and 8th Marines Battalion Landing Team; Whereas October 23, 1983, was the deadliest day for the Marine Corps since the Battle of Iwo Jima in February 1945 during World War II; Whereas in addition to the Marine Corps casualties, 18 Navy sailors and 3 Army soldiers were killed, and more than 100 other members of the Armed Forces were injured; Whereas members of the Armed Forces from 39 States and Puerto Rico died while serving in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; Whereas on the same day as the bombing of the Marine Corps barracks, another suicide bomber killed 58 French paratroopers housed at another barracks in Beirut; Whereas this terrorist attack on October 23, 1983, was preceded by a separate tragic suicide bombing on April 18, 1983, that killed 63 people, including 17 United States citizens, and injured 120 others in front of the United States Embassy in Beirut; and Whereas it is fitting and proper that the events of October 23, 1983, and the members of the United States Armed Forces who died in Beirut on that day are remembered: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the terrorist attack on the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983; (2) remembers the faith and loyalty of the soldiers, sailors, and marines who laid down their lives to protect our freedoms and all veterans who have so nobly worn the uniform of our Armed Forces; (3) honors the Gold Star Families who lost their loved ones more than 4 decades ago; and (4) reasserts its commitment to opposing violent extremism arrayed against United States interests and to providing the United States military with the resources and support to do so effectively and safely.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 809 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 24, 2023 Mr. Weber of Texas submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, and all those associated with bringing the project to fruition.

Whereas the completion of Rett Reef off the coast of San Leon, Texas, in Galveston Bay, will mark the first oyster restoration reef in Texas established by a private oyster industry member; Whereas Lisa Halili, the founder of the San Leon Oyster Fest (SLOF), first conceived of the idea for Rett Reef to raise awareness of Rett syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily impacts girls and women and is characterized by slowing development, loss of mobility, and other life-changing symptoms; Whereas the Rett Reef project is being made possible through a partnership involving SLOF, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House, Prestige Oysters, The Nature Conservancy, and Texas Sea Grant at Texas A&M University; Whereas, for the creation of Rett Reef, Pier 6 Seafood & Oyster House is donating all the shells necessary to help restore a historical sport fishing reef that was destroyed by Hurricane Ike; Whereas, upon its completion, Rett Reef will be a nonharvestable oyster reef spanning 10 acres and will play an instrumental role in improving water quality, attracting fauna, protecting the area from storm surges, and educating the public about the many benefits provided by oyster reefs; Whereas, in addition, Rett Reef will serve as a habitat for fish and invertebrate species, and anglers will be able to use it as a recreational fishing location; and Whereas, with its natural beauty and abundant wildlife, the Galveston Bay area is one of the treasures of the Lone Star State, and Rett Reef will be a valuable addition to this vibrant and unique ecosystem: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the contribution of Rett Reef in Galveston Bay, off the coast of San Leon, Texas, for its value to the Texas Gulf Coast; and (2) extends sincere appreciation to all those associated with Rett Reef for their efforts to bring the project to fruition.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 810 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 25, 2023 RESOLUTION

That a message be sent to the Senate to inform that body that Mike Johnson, a Representative from the State of Louisiana, has been elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 811 In the House of Representatives, U. S., October 25, 2023 RESOLUTION

That the Clerk be instructed to inform the President of the United States that the House of Representatives has elected Mike Johnson, a Representative from the State of Louisiana, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 812 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 25, 2023 Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Bergman , Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Collins , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Duncan , Mr. Finstad , Mr. Scott Franklin of Florida , Mr. Fry , Ms. Greene of Georgia , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Ms. Mace , Ms. Malliotakis , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Mills , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Mr. Nehls , Mr. Rosendale , Mr. Santos , Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia , Mr. Self , Mr. Sessions , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Walberg , Mr. Waltz , and Mr. Weber of Texas ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics , and in addition to the Committee on Rules , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.

Whereas, on September 30, 2023, as the House of Representatives was considering legislation to avoid a cession of appropriations and shutdown of government, Jamaal Bowman, the Representative from the 16th District from the State of New York, pulled a fire alarm to obstruct the proceedings of the House; Whereas the District of Columbia Criminal Code Section 22–1319 makes knowingly causing a false alarm of fire a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment up to six months, or both; Whereas section 1505 of title 18, United States Code, forbids anyone from corruptly, or by threats of force or by any threatening communication, influencing, obstructing, or impeding any pending proceeding before a department or agency of the United States, or Congress; 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; and Whereas the interruption of official proceedings of Congress by pulling a fire alarm was a theatrical attempt to cause panic, therefore endangering the safety and well-being of members of the House, of staff, and members of the public on the Capitol grounds: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) the House of Representatives censures Jamaal Bowman, Representative of the 16th Congressional District of New York, for violating District of Columbia Criminal Code Section 22–1319 by knowingly causing a false alarm of fire in an attempt to obstruct official proceedings of the House; (2) Representative Jamaal Bowman will forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; (3) Representative Jamaal Bowman will be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker; and (4) Representative Bowman shall be removed from all committee assignments forthwith and prohibited from holding a seat on any committee of the House during the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress without a majority vote of the House of Representatives.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 813 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 25, 2023 Mr. Murphy (for himself and Mr. Lynch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of October 23, 2023, as AADC Deficiency Awareness Day .

Whereas a rare disease is a disease or disorder that affects a small number of patients, currently defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States at any given time; Whereas there are more than 7,000 rare diseases that altogether affect an estimated 25,000,000 to 30,000,000 Americans; Whereas children make up more than half of the estimated 25,000,000 to 30,000,000 Americans living with a rare disease; Whereas Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency is a genetic neurologic rare disease that severely debilitates a patient’s development, motor skills, growth, and cognitive and language skills and limits a patient’s life; Whereas AADC Deficiency results from an inherited genetic disease where patients lack the AADC enzyme required to create dopamine and, without dopamine, patients will never achieve motor milestones, such as holding their heads up, sitting, and standing, or develop the ability to communicate or perform basic life functions; Whereas patients are diagnosed with AADC Deficiency through genetic and other biochemical tests; Whereas patients suffering from AADC Deficiency often have unexplained low muscle tone and experience other symptoms like developmental delays and involuntary eye movements; Whereas there have been approximately 200 cases of AADC Deficiency reported worldwide; Whereas AADC Deficiency is often mistaken for other diseases like cerebral palsy, epilepsy, or even autism; Whereas Congress can raise awareness of AADC Deficiency in the public and medical community in the United States; Whereas awareness of AADC Deficiency will help patients who may be experiencing the symptoms of AADC Deficiency recognize their disease and pursue appropriate treatment; and Whereas improved awareness and education around AADC Deficiency will increase medical representation for individuals suffering from AADC Deficiency: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of AADC Deficiency Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of, with respect to Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency, improving awareness and education around AADC Deficiency.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 814 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 25, 2023 Mr. Westerman (for himself, Ms. Brownley , Mr. Bucshon , Mrs. Houchin , Ms. DelBene , Mr. Hill , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Graves of Louisiana , Mr. Payne , Mr. Burlison , Mr. Womack , and Mr. Crawford ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of October 2023 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly caused by a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, and spell; Whereas the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5194) included a definition of dyslexia as part of the requirement of the Act to screen inmates for dyslexia upon intake in Federal prisons; Whereas the definition of dyslexia in section 3635 of title 18, United States Code, as added by section 101(a) of the First Step Act of 2018 ( Public Law 115–391 ; 132 Stat. 5195), is the first and only definition of dyslexia in a Federal statute; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is persistent and highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of every 5 individuals; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox, in that an individual with dyslexia may have both— (1) weaknesses in decoding that result in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, and problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; Whereas the achievement gap between typical readers and dyslexic readers occurs as early as first grade; Whereas early screening for, and early diagnosis of, dyslexia are critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to fluent reading, the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment, and the provision of necessary accommodations that ensure success in school and in life; and Whereas October 2023 is an appropriate month to designate as National Dyslexia Awareness Month : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 817 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2023 Mr. Carter of Louisiana (for himself, Mrs. Cherfilus-McCormick , Mr. Frost , Ms. Wilson of Florida , Ms. Jackson Lee , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Payne , Mr. Ivey , Mr. Thompson of Mississippi , Ms. Adams , Ms. Norton , Mr. Bishop of Georgia , Mr. David Scott of Georgia , Mr. Cleaver , Mr. Green of Texas , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Johnson of Georgia , Mr. Carson , Ms. Sewell , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Mr. Evans , Mr. Neguse , Ms. Brown , Ms. Crockett , Mr. Davis of North Carolina , and Ms. McClellan ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Americans who duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era but were wrongly denied the right to take their seats should be recognized as former Members of the House.

Whereas, during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era, many African Americans won election to the House of Representatives but were wrongly denied the right to serve as Members; Whereas James Lewis of Louisiana, who won an election in 1869, was denied his seat in the House when his credentials were challenged; Whereas John Willis Menard of Louisiana, who also won an election in 1869, was denied his seat in the House on the basis of a challenge by the individual he defeated; Whereas Pinckney B.S. Pinchback of Louisiana, who had been elected previously to the House, conceded his seat in the House on the assumption that he would be seated in the Senate, but was denied his seat by the Democratic majority; and Whereas Josiah Thomas Walls of Florida, who had been elected previously to the House and recognized as a former Member of Congress, won an election in 1874 but was denied his seat in the House on the basis of a challenge by the individual he defeated, a former colonel in the Confederate Army: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that— (1) James Lewis, John Willis Menard, Pinckney B.S. Pinchback, and Josiah Thomas Walls duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era; (2) James Lewis, John Willis Menard, Pinckney B.S. Pinchback, and Josiah Thomas Walls were wrongly denied the right to take their seats as Members of the House; (3) James Lewis, John Willis Menard, and Pinckney B.S. Pinchback should be recognized as former Members of the House; and (4) an oil on canvas honoring James Lewis, John Willis Menard, Pinckney B.S. Pinchback, and Josiah Thomas Walls should be displayed in the House connecting corridor, first floor.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 818 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2023 Ms. DeLauro (for herself, Mrs. Cammack , Mr. Courtney , and Mr. Fitzpatrick ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2023, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day .

Whereas first responders include professional and volunteer fire, police, emergency medical technician, and paramedic workers in the United States; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works. ; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; and Whereas October 28, 2023, would be an appropriate day to establish as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the designation of Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day ; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 821 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 26, 2023 Mr. Valadao (for himself, Mr. Costa , Ms. Brown , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Joyce of Ohio , and Mr. McCarthy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day .

Whereas Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (referred to in this resolution as CJD ) is a rare, fatal brain disorder within a group of illnesses called prion diseases; Whereas CJD occurs in approximately 1 to 2 cases per million individuals each year, resulting in approximately 500 cases annually in the United States, 85 percent of which are designated as sporadic, with no known causes, while 10 to 15 percent are deemed genetic and fewer than 1 percent are deemed acquired; Whereas, in the early stages of the disease, CJD patients may exhibit failing memory, behavioral changes, impaired coordination, and visual disturbances, and as the illness progresses, and mental deterioration becomes more pronounced while involuntary movements, blindness, weakness of extremities, and ultimately coma may occur; Whereas CJD typically leads to death within a few months to 1 year following the onset of symptoms; Whereas comprehensive prion disease surveillance is critical in order to develop more efficient detection methods, and to determine whether humans can acquire the disease through the consumption of prion contaminated beef (known to cause Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) or mad cow disease) or meat from elk and deer affected by Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD); Whereas continued prion disease surveillance, particularly through examination of postmortem human brain tissue, is imperative to evaluate whether CWD has or can spread to humans; Whereas Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) research could benefit from the study of prion diseases, like CJD; Whereas caregiver and health services research of ADRD should be applied to prion diseases, like CJD, which shares many of the same challenges; Whereas the families and communities affected by CJD have a compelling story due to the rarity and rapid effects of the disease; Whereas from the time of diagnosis CJD presents unique challenges and burdens for patients, their family members and caregivers given the rapidly progressive nature of this devastating disease; and Whereas the establishment of November 12, 2023, as Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day would raise awareness about this rare, rapidly progressive, and invariably fatal disease: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day ; and (2) recognizes the importance of raising awareness of this rare brain disorder.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 824 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2023 Mr. Crow (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Schneider , Mrs. Kim of California , Ms. Kuster , Ms. Salazar , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Ms. Lee of Nevada , Ms. Titus , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Mooney , Mr. Vargas , Ms. Velázquez , and Mr. Evans ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week .

Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States trains individuals with the skills, discipline, and leadership necessary to establish and operate a successful business; Whereas there are over 1,900,000 businesses owned by veterans in the United States, employing over 5,000,000 individuals; Whereas businesses owned by veterans make up 5.9 percent of all businesses in the United States; Whereas veterans account for more than $1,300,000,000 in business every year; Whereas business ownership since 2012 by women veterans has increased significantly to over 165,000 businesses; Whereas the Small Business Administration serves thousands of veterans, service-disabled veterans, women veterans, and military spouses annually; Whereas the Small Business Administration will be hosting events honoring National Veterans Small Business Week from October 30 through November 3, 2023; Whereas Congress and the Small Business Administration will be celebrating National Veterans Small Business Week during the week of October 30 through November 3, 2023; and Whereas the week of October 30 through November 3, 2023, would be an appropriate time to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives joins with the Small Business Administration in— (1) supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week ; (2) supporting veterans through the Small Business Administration that funds veteran-owned small business, trains veterans for entrepreneurship, and provides veterans with contracting opportunities; (3) celebrating the millions of people in the United States, especially the veterans of the United States and the spouses of those veterans, who benefit from the programs of the Small Business Administration; and (4) expressing appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the veterans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2023 Mr. Kiley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Condemning antisemitism on college campuses.

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on campus administrators to condemn all forms of antisemitism on college campuses; (2) calls on campus administrators to ensure Jewish faculty, students, and guests can exercise the same free speech rights as guaranteed to all other faculty, students, and guests can exercise the same free speech rights as are guaranteed to all other faculty, students, and guests without intimidation; (3) calls on campus administrators to ensure that no speaker is prevented from speaking on campus because of their Jewish heritage; (4) calls on campus administrators to ensure Jewish students have the same opportunities as all other students on campus; (5) calls for campus administrators to ensure the security and safety of their Jewish students; and (6) supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious and cultural beliefs while pursuing higher education.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 826 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 30, 2023 Mr. Miller of Ohio submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules RESOLUTION Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit the privileged status of a motion causing a vacancy in the Office of Speaker to motions offered by direction of not fewer than 112 Members from the majority party or 112 Members from the minority party.

1. Limitation on privileged status of motion to vacate chair Clause 2(a) of rule IX of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (3) A resolution causing a vacancy in the Office of Speaker shall not be privileged except if offered by direction of not fewer than 112 Members from the majority party or 112 Members from the minority party. .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 830 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2023 Mr. Mike Garcia of California (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. McCormick , Mr. Williams of New York , Mrs. Bice , and Mr. Mills ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for its role in the fentanyl crisis and urging the Biden administration to take certain actions to combat the flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America.

Whereas the Drug Enforcement Agency estimated that approximately 75,000 Americans died from synthetic opioids such as fentanyl in 2022, many of which were poisoning deaths from fentanyl mixed with counterfeit illicit drugs; Whereas, despite adding fentanyl to its list of controlled drugs, the Chinese Communist Party has refused to mitigate the production of fentanyl precursors coming from certain provinces within the People’s Republic of China, such as the Hebei Province; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party officially suspended all counternarcotics and law enforcement cooperation with the United States since August 2022; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party has refused to investigate and punish individuals sanctioned by the United States Government for connections to fentanyl trafficking activities; Whereas Chinese cartels such as the Zheng Cartel export fentanyl precursors to Mexican cartels such as the Jalisco and Sinaloa cartels, which then traffic fentanyl into the United States; and Whereas the People’s Republic of China has made it their ambition to replace the United States as a global leader, and would stand to benefit from America’s weakening through hundreds of thousands of our citizens dying from fentanyl poisonings: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Chinese Communist Party for its role in prolonging the American fentanyl crisis through its inaction in holding the Chinese producers of fentanyl precursors accountable; (2) calls on the Biden administration to impose additional sanctions and charge Chinese entities found responsible for supplying fentanyl precursors to Chinese cartels; (3) calls on the Biden administration to designate Chinese financial institutions found to be evading, or assisting with the evasion of United States sanctions; (4) calls on the Biden administration to impose sanctions against any official within the Chinese Communist Party found to have ties to fentanyl precursor production or trafficking; (5) calls on the Biden administration to develop a plan to counter the shipment of fentanyl precursors to North America from China; and (6) calls on the Biden administration to add the People’s Republic of China to the list of Major Drug Transit or Major Illicit Drug Producing Countries, as specified under the FENTANYL Results Act (Subtitle C of title LV of Public Law 117–263 ).
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 833 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2023 Mr. Kiley submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Condemning antisemitism on college campuses.

That the House of Representatives— (1) calls on campus administrators to condemn all forms of antisemitism on college campuses; (2) calls on campus administrators to ensure Jewish faculty, students, and guests can exercise the same free speech rights as are guaranteed to all other faculty, students, and guests without intimidation; (3) calls on campus administrators to ensure that no speaker is prevented from speaking on campus because of their Jewish heritage; (4) calls on campus administrators to ensure Jewish students have the same opportunities as all other students on campus; (5) calls for campus administrators to ensure the security and safety of their Jewish students; and (6) supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious and cultural beliefs while pursuing higher education.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 835 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 1, 2023 Mr. Moore of Alabama submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned RESOLUTION Condemning the statements of Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

Whereas, on October 10, 2023, Representative Rachida Tlaib of Michigan displayed the Palestinian flag, whose leadership is responsible for the violent rapes and murders of innocent women and children in Israel; Whereas Representative Rashida Tlaib has a documented history of expressing anti-American sentiments; Whereas Representative Rashida Tlaib and other Members of Congress continue to advocate for a terrorist organization responsible for the death of countless lives; and Whereas the United States—despite its imperfect history—remains a beacon of hope and human liberty for millions across the world due to the freedoms and liberties afforded to the people and the system of limited Government established under the Constitution: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the statements of Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan; (2) condemns Members of Congress who advocate for antisemitic policies; and (3) reaffirms its commitment to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 839 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 2, 2023 Mr. Kustoff (for himself, Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Ms. Stefanik , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Fleischmann , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Ms. Van Duyne , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Cohen , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Van Drew , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Ms. Tenney , Mr. Molinaro , Mr. Alford , Ms. Salazar , Mr. D'Esposito , Mr. Wilson of South Carolina , Mrs. González-Colón , Mrs. Hinson , Mr. Lawler , Ms. Meng , Mr. Balderson , Mr. Gottheimer , Ms. Lois Frankel of Florida , Mr. Hill , Ms. Manning , Mr. Owens , Mr. Rogers of Alabama , Mr. Ezell , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Schneider , Mr. Rose , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Steube , Mr. Joyce of Pennsylvania , Mr. Gimenez , Mr. Moskowitz , Mr. Williams of New York , Mrs. Wagner , Mr. Carter of Georgia , Ms. Stevens , Mr. Bost , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Feenstra , Mr. Guest , Ms. Williams of Georgia , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Mills , Mr. Rutherford , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Auchincloss , Ms. Balint , Mr. Phillips , Mr. Green of Tennessee , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Moore of Alabama , Ms. Porter , and Mr. Bilirakis ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce RESOLUTION Condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism.

Whereas, in the aftermath of the terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, there has been a rise in incidents of antisemitism, including hate speech and intimidation, on college campuses and universities in the United States, creating an atmosphere of fear for Jewish students and faculty; Whereas the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance has developed a widely accepted working definition of antisemitism which can serve as a helpful tool for education administrators and faculty to identify antisemitism; Whereas acts of hate, discrimination, and violence based on religion or ethnicity have no place at institutions that exist to further education and understanding between diverse student bodies; and Whereas freedom of speech and expression are foundational principles of institutions of higher education in the United States, but when these principles are used to promote violence, hatred, or discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry, higher education leaders have the right and an obligation to respond: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States; (2) encourages higher education leaders, including presidents, deans, and administrators, to publicly condemn speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and (3) encourages institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and personal aspirations without fear.