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IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 41 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 10, 2023 Mr. Smith of New Jersey submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the work of open water lifeguards as first responders and emergency response providers.

Whereas open water lifeguards perform an essential function of protecting countless lives from death or serious injury; Whereas these lifeguards do so at great risk to their own lives; Whereas, in 2021, two lifeguards in the State of New Jersey lost their lives while performing their duty; Whereas many open water lifeguards are cross-trained in emergency medical response, marine fire safety, law enforcement, and water rescue craft operations; Whereas lifeguards respond and attend to victims, treat victims, assist victims, and transport victims, the 4 defined duties of a emergency response employee; Whereas lifeguards not only protect life, but also property, evidence, and the environment, the 4 tenets which define a first responder; Whereas United States law already recognizes open water lifeguards as first responders or emergency response providers; Whereas many other countries recognize lifeguards as emergency responders, and grant them access to the programs to which first responders are entitled; and Whereas, during the COVID–19 emergency, open water lifeguards ought to have been considered essential workers and given priority access to vaccinations: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress reaffirms that open water lifeguards qualify as first responders and emergency response providers, and recognizes the essential, lifesaving work performed by these brave individuals.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 43 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for soap box derby races (a) In General The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds. (b) Date of Event The event shall be held on June 17, 2023, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In General Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and Liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-three H. CON. RES. 43 June 14, 2023 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for soap box derby races (a) In General The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds. (b) Date of Event The event shall be held on June 17, 2023, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In General Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and Liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 43 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Hoyer (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Trone , Ms. Wexton , and Mr. Ivey ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for soap box derby races (a) In General The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds. (b) Date of Event The event shall be held on June 17, 2023, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In General Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and Liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.
III 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 43 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 6, 2023 Received CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for soap box derby races (a) In General The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds. (b) Date of Event The event shall be held on June 17, 2023, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In General Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and Liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.

Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV House Calendar No. 22 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 43 [Report No. 118–82] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 17, 2023 Mr. Hoyer (for himself, Ms. Norton , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Beyer , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Trone , Ms. Wexton , and Mr. Ivey ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure May 31, 2023 Additional sponsor: Mrs. Sykes May 31, 2023 Reported from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure ; referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

1. Use of Capitol Grounds for soap box derby races (a) In General The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Association (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box derby races (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds. (b) Date of Event The event shall be held on June 17, 2023, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 2. Terms and conditions (a) In General Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and Liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.

May 31, 2023 Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 45 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 18, 2023 Mr. Santos submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that the Federal Government should not encroach upon the States’ constitutional right to govern aspects of election law.

Whereas article I, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States designates to the States the right to govern aspects of election law; and Whereas H.R. 1 of the 117th Congress amounts to Federal overreach: Now, therefore, be it

1. Short title This concurrent resolution may be cited as The Hands Off Our Election Resolution of 2023 . 2. Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that Federal overreach into election law violates the States’ constitutional right to govern aspects of election law as prescribed by article 1, section 4 of the Constitution of the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 47 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 22, 2023 Ms. Stansbury (for herself, Ms. Barragán , Mr. Blumenauer , Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Espaillat , Mr. Grijalva , Ms. Norton , Ms. Lee of Pennsylvania , Ms. Matsui , Mr. Schiff , and Ms. Tlaib ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

Whereas human actions are contributing to an unprecedented and increasing loss of biodiversity worldwide; Whereas nearly 1,000,000 species could be threatened with extinction; Whereas every United Nations member state has ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity, done at Rio de Janeiro June 5, 1992, with the exception of the United States; Whereas the United States signed the Convention on Biological Diversity in 1993 but has not ratified the treaty; Whereas the United States, under current domestic law, is already legally compliant with the obligations of the Convention; Whereas Federal agencies often design their plans to align with Convention on Biological Diversity initiatives; Whereas the absence of the United States from the Convention on Biological Diversity limits the United States to holding the status of an observer to deliberations and decision making processes of the Convention on Biodiversity; Whereas, not being party to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United States does not have a vote within the convention, which diminishes our voice and influence; Whereas the decisions and rules made by the Convention on Biological Diversity affect both national security and economic interests of the United States in spite of the United States non-party status; Whereas the United States is one of the world’s largest contributors in international conservation funding and biological diversity expertise; and Whereas we are inextricably interconnected on this planet, and the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity has a direct impact on all Americans: Now, therefore, be it

That it is in the national interest for the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity, which was signed by the United States in New York on June 4, 1993.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 48 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 23, 2023 Mr. Santos submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning the Chinese Communist Party for the Wuhan Lab leak causing the deadly COVID–19 pandemic.

That Congress condemns the Chinese Communist Party as responsible for— (1) the Wuhan Lab leak causing the deadly COVID–19 pandemic to damage the United States economy, national security, and public health; and (2) the resulting deaths of over 1,000,000 Americans.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 50 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 25, 2023 Mr. Santos submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing congressional disapproval of the actions taken by Dictator President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador for dissolving the National Assembly and silencing the voice of his opposition in an effort to evade impeachment.

Whereas Congress disapproves of the actions taken by Dictator President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador for dissolving the National Assembly, silencing the voice of his opposition in an effort to evade impeachment; Whereas it is the opinion of Congress that this action to silence the will of the most populous branch of the Government of Ecuador should be disapproved and condemned; and Whereas Congress condemns the horrors of socialism, totalitarianism, and dictatorships everywhere: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress disapproves of the actions taken by Dictator President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador for dissolving the National Assembly and silencing the voice of his opposition in an effort to evade impeachment.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 51 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 12, 2023 Mr. Santos submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Agreeing that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world.

Whereas it is the opinion of Congress that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress agrees that the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to freedom and to the free world.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 52 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 13, 2023 Mr. Santos submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese Communist Party spy base on the island of Cuba, 90 miles from the United States.

Whereas it is the concurrent sense of Congress that the actions by Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese Communist Party spy base on the island of Cuba, 90 miles from the United States is strongly condemned; Whereas it is of the sense of Congress that this action is seen as militarily hostile and is cause for grave concern due to its implications to harm our national security; Whereas Cuba has a history of targeting United States intelligence and serving the interests of communist superpowers like Russia and China; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party is the greatest threat to American sovereignty and serves an evil agenda to eradicate freedom worldwide; and Whereas it is the sense of Congress that the location of the spy base in Cuba is deliberately purposed to eavesdrop on our conversations and secure networks, collect data on shipping and military operations, and interfere in military operations: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress condemns Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party for discussing and implementing an agreement to build a Chinese Communist Party spy base on the island of Cuba, 90 miles from the United States.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 53 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2023 Mr. Santos submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary , and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security , Ways and Means , Education and the Workforce , and Foreign Affairs , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Calling on the President to sign H.R. 2 of the 118th Congress, the Secure the Border Act of 2023.

Whereas it is the opinion of Congress that the deadly and humanitarian crisis at our border is an invasion of historic proportions; Whereas millions of illegal immigrants have crossed our southern border, flooding our communities and our cities; and Whereas this invasion is one that was avoidable and, in the opinion of Congress, directly caused by the actions started on day one of President Biden’s Administration to weaken our border security and national security for political purposes: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress calls on the President to sign H.R. 2 of the 118th Congress, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, following its necessary passage in the Senate.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 57 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; (2) Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and (3) the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.

Passed the House of Representatives July 18, 2023. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the First Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-three H. CON. RES. 57 July 25, 2023 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; (2) Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and (3) the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 57 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 17, 2023 Mr. Pfluger (for himself, Mr. Kustoff , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mr. Waltz , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Carter of Texas , Mr. Williams of Texas , Ms. Van Duyne , Mrs. Bice , Mrs. Miller of West Virginia , Mr. Moran , Mr. Aderholt , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Weber of Texas , Mr. Johnson of Ohio , Mr. Self , Mr. Ogles , Mr. Moolenaar , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. Reschenthaler , Mr. Burgess , Mr. Mann , Mr. Jackson of Texas , Mr. Moskowitz , Mr. Garbarino , and Mr. Feenstra ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs , and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; (2) Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and (3) the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.
IIB 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 57 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 19, 2023 Received; and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress supporting the State of Israel.

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) the State of Israel is not a racist or apartheid state; (2) Congress rejects all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia; and (3) the United States will always be a staunch partner and supporter of Israel.

Passed the House of Representatives July 18, 2023. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 61 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 27, 2023 Ms. Schakowsky (for herself, Ms. Kuster , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Raskin , Mr. Goldman of New York , Ms. Dean of Pennsylvania , Mr. Connolly , Ms. Eshoo , Ms. Brownley , Ms. DeLauro , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Takano , and Ms. Wild ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Supporting Israeli democracy.

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1) democracy is at the core of the special relationship between the United States and Israel; (2) Congress opposes actions that undermine Israel’s future as a Jewish, democratic State; and (3) Congress stands with all Israelis seeking to defend liberal democracy, judicial review, and independent political institutions acting in a system of checks and balances.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 64 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 14, 2023 Mr. Thompson of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. Connolly , and Mr. Meuser ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search and recovery activities relating to members of the United States Armed Forces still missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.

Whereas the Department of Defense Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Accounting Agency must currently approach MIA recovery operations on a country by country basis via diplomatic, civil, and military negotiations; Whereas countries utilizing mutually beneficial trade agreements with the United States should provide a transparent and efficient process to aid in the recovery of United States POW/MIA personnel; Whereas the Department of Defense lists 1,578 United States citizens who served during the Vietnam War and are still missing and unaccounted for in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia despite ongoing investigation and recovery efforts; Whereas some 72,500 United States personnel remain unaccounted for throughout Europe, China, and Japan after sacrificing their lives during World War II; and Whereas nearly 7,800 members of the United States Armed Forces are still missing and unaccounted for on the Korean Peninsula after bravely serving during the Korean War: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that all trade agreements the United States enters into, should provide reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved in such an agreement, for the purpose of search, investigation, and recovery activities relating to United States personnel missing and unaccounted for from prior wars or military conflicts.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 65 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 20, 2023 Mr. Moskowitz (for himself and Mrs. Chavez-DeRemer ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Congressional Sneaker Caucus Shoe Drive for the Homeless Community.

1. Use of capitol grounds for shoe drive (a) In general The Congressional Sneaker Caucus (in this resolution referred to as the sponsor ) shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, sneaker or shoe drive (in this resolution referred to as the event ), on the Capitol Grounds. (b) Date of event The event shall be held on such date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, in consultation with the appropriate Members of Congress, jointly designate (but in no case later than the last day of the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress). 2. Terms and conditions (a) In general Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and liabilities The sponsor shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the event. 3. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment as may be required for the event. 4. Additional arrangements The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized to make such additional arrangements as may be required to carry out the event. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 69 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 27, 2023 Mr. Crawford (for himself and Mr. Thompson of California ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.

Whereas the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2023; Whereas a unique collaboration between an agricultural commodity group and conservation organization has led to historic outcomes for both United States rice farmers and migratory shorebirds and waterfowl, namely ducks; Whereas, since its inception, the Rice Stewardship Partnership has beneficially impacted more than 800,000 acres of rice and rice rotation lands on over 1,000 farms, primarily through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program; Whereas additional conservation funding has been provided to United States rice farmers to conduct on-the-ground conservation efforts contributing exponentially to the environment; and Whereas the work of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice has been made possible by the efforts of both organizations along with the tremendous support from over 100 partners as well as the Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress recognizes— (1) the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship for rice farmers, conservationists, and duck hunters alike; and (2) the 10th anniversary of the Rice Stewardship Partnership.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 70 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2023 Mrs. Torres of California (for herself, Mr. Fleischmann , and Mr. Grothman ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of the first Friday of October as Manufacturing Day .

Whereas, according to the most recent data, manufacturers contributed $2,790,000,000,000 to the economy, accounting for 11 percent of gross domestic product; Whereas this figure has risen significantly over the past decade, from $1,930,000,000,000 in 2012; Whereas manufacturers in the United States are a significant driver of innovation, spending $347,700,000,000 on research and development in 2020; Whereas nearly 13,000,000 people in the United States (or over 8 percent of the workforce) are employed directly in manufacturing, while many millions more jobs are supported through the supply chain and related industries; Whereas the number of skilled, family wage jobs in this sector is increasing, presenting the opportunity to promote the benefits of a career in manufacturing to young people and their parents; and Whereas the first Friday of October would be an appropriate date to designate as Manufacturing Day : Now, therefore, be it

That Congress supports the designation of Manufacturing Day .
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 73 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2023 Mr. Mooney (for himself, Mr. Diaz-Balart , Mr. Gimenez , Ms. Salazar , Mr. Norman , Mr. Smith of New Jersey , Mr. Waltz , and Ms. Lee of Florida ) submitted the following concurrent resolution October 25, 2023 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Condemning the Cuban regime and the Chinese Communist Party for their reported intent to build a joint military training base on the island of Cuba, 100 miles from the United States.

Whereas it is the concurrent sense of Congress that any plan by the Cuban regime and the Chinese Communist Party to create a new joint military training base on the island of Cuba poses a threat to the national security interests of the United States; Whereas this joint military training base would expand the Chinese Communist Party's presence in Cuba; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party has supported the Cuban regime in the establishment and administration of the strategically located, special economic zone, deep-water port at Mariel helping to prop up Cuba’s failed socialist economy; Whereas the Cuban regime is a United States designated State Sponsor of Terrorism; Whereas, in 2015, Colombian authorities uncovered defense articles and ammunition, including gunpowder and cannon shells, destined for Cuba on a Chinese-flagged vessel; Whereas Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party has operated intelligence facilities in Cuba since at least 2019; Whereas Cuba and the Chinese Communist Party are able to use the intelligence facilities to tap into electronic signals from United States communications systems, radars, and weapons systems to covertly gather intelligence; Whereas the Chinese Communist Party has recently undertaken unsafe, unprofessional, and aggressive military actions towards the United States, and its allies and partners, in the South China Sea; and Whereas Cuba has a history of targeting the United States and serving the interests of communist powers like the former Soviet Union and China: Now, therefore, be it

That Congress— (1) condemns the Cuban regime and the Chinese Communist Party for their active discussions to create a joint military training facility that threatens the national security of the United States; and (2) calls for the immediate withdrawal of any Chinese Communist Party military and intelligence assets on the island of Cuba.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 79 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 28, 2023 Mr. Mann (for himself and Mr. Mrvan ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the National Prayer Breakfast.

1. Use of rotunda for National Prayer Breakfast (a) Authorization (1) In general The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on February 1, 2024, for the National Prayer Breakfast. (2) Food and beverage service The authorization provided under paragraph (1) shall include the service of food and beverages at the event described in such paragraph. (b) Preparations Physical preparations for the conduct of the event described in subsection (a) shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol.
IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 80 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES November 29, 2023 Ms. Brownley (for herself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana , and Ms. Velázquez ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing that Federal law does not prohibit elementary school or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives.

Whereas all children deserve healthy, nutritious meals; Whereas school meals play an essential role in meeting the nutritional needs of children; Whereas some families choose plant-based milk to meet the nutritional needs of children with milk allergies; Whereas cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food allergies reported in infants and young children; Whereas plant-based milks are popular for health, ethical, and environmental reasons, and some individuals prefer the taste of plant-based milk over cow’s milk; Whereas some nutritional aspects of many plant-based milks are similar to cow’s milk, such as sodium and potassium content; Whereas the American Society of Nutrition has found that most plant-based milks are a healthier choice when it comes to fat and calories as compared to whole-fat cow’s milk; Whereas the First Amendment protects the rights of individuals to discuss food and beverage preferences and nutritional information with their peers, teachers, and school officials; and Whereas current Department of Agriculture guidelines suggest that cow’s milk is the best for all students, but this is clearly not the case for many children: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1) it is the sense of Congress that nothing in the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1750 et seq. ) prohibits elementary school or secondary school students from discussing or sharing information about non-dairy milk alternatives with their classmates on the campus of such school; (2) parents and students should be provided with as much information as possible about school meal nutrition; and (3) parents and students, in consultation with their physicians, should be able to have as much choice as possible in the school lunch program, so that the individual dietary needs of children can be better achieved.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 83 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

That 1. Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers Memorial Service (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 43d Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2023. (b) Date of Memorial Service The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2024, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 10, 2024, and takedown completed on May 16, 2024. 2. Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b) Date of Exhibition The Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2024, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 3. Terms and conditions (a) In general Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and liabilities The sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events. 4. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events.

Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 2024. Cheryl L. Johnson, Clerk.
IV One Hundred Eighteenth Congress of the United States of America At the Second Session Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday, the third day of January, two thousand and twenty-four H. CON. RES. 83 May 9, 2024 Agreed to CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

That 1. Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers Memorial Service (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 43d Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2023. (b) Date of Memorial Service The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2024, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 10, 2024, and takedown completed on May 16, 2024. 2. Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b) Date of Exhibition The Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2024, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 3. Terms and conditions (a) In general Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and liabilities The sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events. 4. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events.

Clerk of the House of Representatives. Secretary of the Senate.
IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 83 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 18, 2024 Mr. Perry (for himself and Ms. Titus ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

That 1. Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Peace Officers Memorial Service (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the 43d Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Service (in this resolution referred to as the Memorial Service ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to honor the law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty during 2023. (b) Date of Memorial Service The Memorial Service shall be held on May 15, 2024, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate, with preparation for the event to begin on May 10, 2024, and takedown completed on May 16, 2024. 2. Use of the Capitol Grounds for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (a) In general The Grand Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police and its auxiliary shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (in this resolution referred to as the Exhibition ), on the Capitol Grounds, in order to allow law enforcement representatives to exhibit their ability to demonstrate Honor Guard programs and provide for a bagpipe exhibition. (b) Date of Exhibition The Exhibition shall be held on May 14, 2024, or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate jointly designate. 3. Terms and conditions (a) In general Under conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board, the event shall be— (1) free of admission charge and open to the public; and (2) arranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress. (b) Expenses and liabilities The sponsors of the Memorial Service and Exhibition shall assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities incident to all activities associated with the events. 4. Event preparations Subject to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsors referred to in section 3(b) are authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and other related structures and equipment, as may be required for the Memorial Service and Exhibition. 5. Enforcement of restrictions The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the events.