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Rep. Lee Introduces Resolution to Recognize Historical Contributions of Freedom House Ambulance Service
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1042. A resolution recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Susan Wild, D-Pa.
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Recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service.
Whereas
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WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1042. A resolution recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Terri A. Sewell, D-Ala., Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Troy Carter, D-La., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Susan Wild, D-Pa.
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Recognizing the historical contributions and value of the Freedom House Ambulance Service.
Whereasthe Freedom House Ambulance Service was the first emergency medical service in the United States to be staffed by paramedics with medical training beyond basic first aid;
Whereas, prior to the mid-1960s, ambulance service in the United States was typically provided by either the police or a local funeral home;
Whereas these services offered little more than transportation and people were dying unnecessarily from treatable illnesses and injuries due to a stark lack of prehospital care;
Whereas, in 1966, the Freedom House Enterprise was founded to provide economic stimulation to the people of Pittsburgh, and specifically those in the predominantly Black Hill District, where a majority of the residents fell well below the poverty line;
Whereas the goal of Freedom House Enterprises was to create job training and employment opportunities for those in the area and to provide an opportunity for those deemed "unemployable" by the city welfare offices to train and work in the city;
Whereas, in 1967, Freedom House Enterprises started an ambulance service under the supervision of Dr. Peter Safar, Dr. Dawn Benson, and Dr. Nancy Caroline;
Whereas 24 Black men from the Hill District underwent training to become part of the ambulance team;
Whereas this team was later expanded to include both Black men and Black women;
Whereas Freedom House Ambulance Service broke medical ground by training its personnel to conduct previously unheard of standards of emergency medical care for patients en route to hospitals;
Whereas the paramedic training and ambulance design standards pioneered in the Freedom House Ambulance Service would set the standard for prehospital emergency care nationally and even internationally;
Whereas Freedom House Paramedic Chief John Moon was the first nonphysician to perform an endotracheal intubation in the field;
Whereas the emergency medical services agency would also incorporate many other lifesaving procedures, including treatments for severe asthma attacks, tourniquets for uncontrolled bleeding, and advanced resuscitation techniques for individuals in cardiac arrest;
Whereas Freedom House Ambulance Service was ended in 1975 when a newly elected mayor bent to pressure from the wealthier, White neighborhoods when they questioned why they were receiving inadequate prehospital emergency care compared to low-income, predominantly Black neighborhoods who were receiving state-of-the-art prehospital emergency care; and
Whereas Freedom House Ambulance Service saved countless lives in Pittsburgh's most underserved neighborhoods and served as the blueprint for the Nation's first prehospital care textbook and the first set of national standards for emergency medical services: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) commends and recognizes the invaluable work and enduring legacy of the Freedom House Ambulance Service, their dedication to serving their community, and their contributions to prehospital emergency care;
(2) acknowledges the vital role played by the Freedom House Ambulance Service in revolutionizing prehospital emergency services and therefore saving countless lives; and
(3) expresses sincere gratitude to each member of the Freedom House Ambulance Service for their unwavering commitment to community service and their remarkable contributions to the city of Pittsburgh and prehospital emergency medical care across the country.
Rep. Chavez-DeRemer Introduces Resolution on In Vitro Fertilization
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1037. A resolution providing the sense of the House of Representatives that In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is necessary for women who cannot conceive naturally, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz.
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Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is necessary for women who cannot
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WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1037. A resolution providing the sense of the House of Representatives that In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) is necessary for women who cannot conceive naturally, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Michelle Steel, R-Calif., and Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz.
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Providing the sense of the House of Representatives that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is necessary for women who cannotconceive naturally, and for other purposes.
Whereas, infertility presents a significant challenge for women across the nation, affecting their ability to conceive and realize their aspirations of parenthood;
Whereas, CDC reports that roughly 19 percent of women deal with infertility;
Whereas, advancements in medical science have led to the emergence of in vitro fertilization (IVF), providing hope and options for those grappling with infertility;
Whereas, IVF has proven to be a widely embraced and effective solution for couples contending with infertility, affording them the opportunity to establish families and experience the blessings of parenthood; and
Whereas, the Columbia University Fertility Center reports over 8 million babies have been born through IVF: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) strongly supports the access to and use of IVF treatments across the United States;
(2) remains committed to commonsense policies that enable 4 families to grow and thrive; and
(3) recognizes the fundamental truth that life is precious.
Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution to Recognize Significance of Greensboro Four Sit-In During Black History Month
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1035. A resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C.,
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WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., introduced a resolution on Feb. 29, 2024. The text and summary of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1035. A resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month; to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Kathy E. Manning, D-N.C.,Valerie Foushee, D-N.C., Jeff Jackson, D-N.C., Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Barbara Lee, D-Calif., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Henry C. Johnson, D-Ga., Daniel Goldman, D-N.Y., Linda T. Sanchez, D-Calif., Andre Carson, D-Ind., Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Glenn Ivey, D-Md., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C.
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Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in during Black History Month.
Whereas, February 1, 2024, is the 64th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-in;
Whereas, February 1, 2024, also marks the beginning of Black History month, and the United States celebration of the contributions of Black Americans to the Nation's rich history and culture;
Whereas Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), Franklin McCain, and David Richmond are the members of the Greensboro Four;
Whereas the Greensboro Four attended North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University;
Whereas the Greensboro Four were refused service at the F.W. Woolworth cafeteria in Greensboro, North Carolina, on February 1, 1960;
Whereas the Greensboro Four ignited a movement to challenge racial inequality throughout the South;
Whereas the Greensboro Four were joined by female students from Bennett College and Greensboro Women's College;
Whereas the sit-ins spread nationwide with over 700,000 people participating, including students, clergymen, and citizens, both White and Black;
Whereas the protests resulted in more than 3,000 arrests;
Whereas the Greensboro Four remained peaceful throughout the 6-month sit-in; and
Whereas the Woolworth Lunch Counter was integrated on July 26, 1960: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the Greensboro Four for their contribution to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students in the civil rights movement coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee;
(2) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the Nation;
(3) recognizes the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance to spur positive social change; and
(4) encourages all States to include in their educational curriculum the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four.
Rep. Magaziner Introduces Resolution to Amend Rules to Establish Permanent Select Committee on Aging
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Feb. 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1029. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging; to the Committee on Rules.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Barbara Lee,
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WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., introduced a resolution on Feb. 23, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1029. A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging; to the Committee on Rules.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J., Gwen Moore, D-Wis., Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, Nanette D. Barragan, D-Calif., Lois Frankel, D-Fla., Mark Takano, D-Calif., Kathy Castor, D-Fla., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Doris O. Matsui, D-Calif., Barbara Lee,D-Calif., Julia Brownley, D-Calif., Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., Chellie Pingree, D-Maine., and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C.
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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.
Resolved, That rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new clause:
"Permanent Select Committee on Aging
"12. There is established a Permanent Select Committee on Aging which shall not have legislative jurisdiction but which shall have jurisdiction--
"(1) to conduct a continuing comprehensive study and review of the problems of the older American, including but not limited to income maintenance, poverty, housing, health (including medical research), welfare, employment, education, recreation, and long-term care;
"(2) "to study the use of all practicable means and methods of encouraging the development of public and private programs and policies which will assist the older American in taking a full part in national life and which will encourage the utilization of the knowledge, skills, special aptitudes, and abilities of older Americans to contribute to a better quality of life for all Americans;
"(3) "to develop policies that would encourage the coordination of both governmental and private programs designed to deal with problems of aging; and
"(4) "to review any recommendations made by the President or by the White House Conference on aging relation to programs or policies affecting older Americans.".
Rep. Kim Introduces Resolution to Recognize World Thinking Day as Annual Celebration
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1024. A resolution recognizing World Thinking Day as an annual celebration where members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), including members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), champion international friendship and take the opportunity to speak out about issues that affect girls and young women across the globe; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J.,
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WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif., introduced a resolution on Feb. 20, 2024. The text of the resolution was released on March 28.
H. Res. 1024. A resolution recognizing World Thinking Day as an annual celebration where members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), including members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), champion international friendship and take the opportunity to speak out about issues that affect girls and young women across the globe; to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
The resolution is cosponsored by Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J.,Debbie Lesko, R-Ariz., Susie Lee, D-Nev., and Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas.
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Recognizing World Thinking Day as an annual celebration where members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), including members of Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), champion international friendship and take the opportunity to speak out about issues that affect girls and young women across the globe.
Whereas, for over 100 years, Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding have transformed the lives of girls and young women worldwide, supporting and empowering them to achieve their fullest potential and become responsible citizens of the world;
Whereas February 22, 2024, marks the 98th World Thinking Day;
Whereas 2024 World Thinking Day calls on girls to think about the issues of environmental stewardship and global poverty and consider how working together they can create a more prosperous future where all girls can thrive in an environmentally sustainable world free of poverty;
Whereas World Thinking Day has been celebrated since 1926 by Girl Scouts and Girl Guides around the world in 153 countries;
Whereas, on World Thinking Day, nearly 9,000,000 girls worldwide celebrate the history and impact of the Girl Scout movement, connect to the worldwide sisterhood, speak out and take action on issues that girls and young women care about, and make a positive impact by fundraising for projects around the world;
Whereas for more than 100 years, over 250,000,000 Girl Guides and Girl Scouts have changed lives and built a better world through leadership development, community action, service to others, peer education, and advocacy;
Whereas Girl Scouts of the USA, the largest girl leadership organization in the United States, was founded on the principles of global connection, sisterhood, and citizenship;
Whereas Girl Scout founder Juliette Gordon Low believed in the power of global connections and providing girls with opportunities to engage with the natural world;
Whereas Girl Scouts commitment to fostering a love of the outdoors instills a lifelong appreciation for nature and respect for the importance of respecting the environment;
Whereas, as a member organization of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, Girl Scouts is part of an international sisterhood of 10,000,000 girls and young women in 153 countries and is committed to offering girls more opportunities to engage with communities worldwide, make meaningful global connections, and explore global citizenship; and
Whereas the World Thinking Day badge is the most earned award in Girl Scouts, with over 150,000 girls earning the award annually in the United States, and the most earned badge worldwide, with over 1,300,000 participants in the last 10 years: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes World Thinking Day as a celebration of international friendship between girls across the world; and
(2) recognizes the 2024 World Thinking Day theme, Our World, Our Thriving Future: The Environment and Global Poverty, as an opportunity to understand the connections between the well-being of our planet and the sustainability of our communities.
