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Condemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that encourages "transitioning away from fossil fuels".Recognizing Israel as America's legitimate and democratic ally and condemning antisemitism.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that China is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and must be held financially liable for $16,000,000,000,000.Condemning the continued violence in Sudan and calling on the international community to unequivocally support diplomatic efforts to achieve a cessation of hostilities, ensure the protection of civilians and secure unfettered access for humanitarian aid.Supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.Condemning rape and sexual violence committed by Hamas in its war against Israel.Disapproving of recommendations by the United Nations to reduce meat consumption in the United States.Recognizing the 120th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States of America and the Republic of Bulgaria.Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan.Commending María Corina Machado as Venezuela's legitimate presidential opposition candidate.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public health authorities and tobacco control advocates should encourage American innovation and embrace harm reduction as part of the comprehensive United States approach to tobacco control.Commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections, and expressing support of Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.Condemning all acts of violence, oppression, and abuse against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.Urging the Government of Ukraine to review and modify its decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals with a view to resuming such adoptions, particularly in cases where the mutual concerns of the Governments of Ukraine and of the United States can be substantially addressed.Calling for the safe, timely, and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in the Gaza Strip.Demanding that the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party immediately release Mark Swidan.Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation's status as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council contravenes the spirit and purpose of the United Nations, that the rights and privileges it enjoys in that role be limited, suspended, or terminated, and that the Republic of India be appointed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council with all the rights and privileges of the position.RESPECT ResolutionCalling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and our Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.Recognizing the week of December 25, 2023, as the "Week of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".Original Resolution Affirming the State of Palestine’s Right to ExistCondemning the Cable News Network (CNN) for utilizing images from an imbedded photojournalist with prior knowledge of the October 7th attack on Israel.Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist.Reaffirming German-American friendship and supporting continued cooperation between the United States and Germany.Supporting, recognizing, and establishing legislation that affirms the sense of Congress that Israel ought to be provided with sufficient material to defend itself against rocket artillery attacks from Hamas and its allies.Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe.Commending the people of Ecuador on holding successful elections, and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States must strengthen its cooperation with the Government of Ecuador.Supporting the continued work of the Millennium Challenge Corporation as it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its creation.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.Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is antisemitic and its use must be condemned.Calling on the people of the United States to observe a weekend of prayer and reflection for the people of Israel, for all civilians caught in the crossfires of the war, and for the safe return of the hostages.Reaffirming the ties between the United States and the Philippines.Reaffirming the United States-Philippines alliance and condemning the gray zone campaign of the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea against the Philippines, and for other purposes.Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib for antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex.Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.Urging the United States Government to enhance the Middle East region's capacity to dismantle and disrupt the illicit production and trafficking of the amphetamine-type stimulant also known as captagon, including the production of precursor chemicals.Urging members of the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization to refuse airport access to Iranian airlines sanctioned by the United States, to encourage these members to apply sanctions against such airlines, and for other purposes.Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.Strongly condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United Nations Security Council should immediately impose an arms embargo against the military of Burma.Condemning the Hamas-led terrorist attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas to immediately and unconditionally surrender, cease its attacks, and safely release all hostages.Reaffirming the State of Israel's right to exist, condemning antisemitism in all forms, and rejecting false equivalencies between democracies and terrorist organizations.Condemning Hamas' use of human shields as a contravention of international humanitarian law and a heinous violation of the rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants.Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib and condemning antisemitism.Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately comply with international commitments regarding the release and treatment of prisoners of war, hostages, and other detained persons.Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021.Condemning an act of war against Israel by Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and associated forces, and for other purposes.Urging the Biden administration to demand the release of all hostages in Gaza.Condemning the Biden Administration for failing to fulfill the United States Government's duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel.Condemning the heinous actions of Hamas and affirming the support of the United States for Israel's right to exist and defend itself.Expressing support for the diplomatic relations required to encourage the Government of Mexico to fulfill its water deliveries on an annual basis to the United States under the treaty between the United States and Mexico regarding the utilization of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.Requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.Demanding Senator Tommy Tuberville stop threatening United States and Israel security.Condemning Beijing's destruction of Hong Kong's democracy and rule of law.Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.Reaffirming United States-Uzbekistan relations.Condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens.Embracing the goals and provisions of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.Condemning the New York City-Democratic Socialists of America (NYC-DSA) antisemitic and anti-Israel rally on October 8, 2023.Honoring the American and Israeli civilians murdered and unaccounted for in the brutal attacks by Hamas terrorists.Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico's consent and congressional authorization.Original Resolution Recognizing Islam as One of the Great Religions of the WorldExpressing support for the designation of August 15, 2023, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of World's Two Largest Democracies".Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to protect the rights of restaurant workers.Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.Censuring Representative Rashida Tlaib.Condemning the conflict in Sudan and supporting the people of Sudan, and for other purposes.Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding calling on the President to direct the United States Representative to the United Nations to use the voice, vote, and influence of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of an appropriate regional or international justice mechanism through the United Nations and United Nations General Assembly to investigate and prosecute possible war crimes, crimes against humanity, and violations of internationally recognized human rights stemming from the conflict in Syria, and for other purposes.Condemning the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and refraining the United States from rejoining.Recognizing the Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag as the official symbol of the Vietnamese-American community in the United States.Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the majority of NATO member countries have failed to meet their defense spending commitment and that the United States should not continue to subsidize the security of countries that choose not to invest in their own defense.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the relationship between certain obligations under the North Atlantic Treaty and constitutional declarations of war by Congress.Encouraging the Government of Sierra Leone to abide by their promise to a peaceful and credible electoral process.Condemning the recent rise in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans, standing in solidarity with those affected by antisemitism, and for other purposes.Expressing support for the people of Afghanistan, condemning the Taliban's assault on human rights and the specific targeting of women, girls, and members of religious and ethnic minorities, and expressing support for any Afghans who assisted in the United States mission in Afghanistan.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.Reaffirming the state of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and condemning the People's Republic of China's provocations in South Asia.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is a vital part of the ecology of Georgia and should be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States Government to work with its global partners to promote environmental justice.Calling for the immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez, a United States citizen and Los Angeles County public defender, who was wrongfully detained by the Venezuelan regime in March 2022.Recognizing the religious significance of Eid al-Adha and wishing Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world a prosperous holiday.Recognizing the importance of United States-India relations.Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Union should be a permanent member of the Group of 20.Condemning human rights violations and violations of international religious freedom in India, including those targeting Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Dalits, Adivasis, and other religious and cultural minorities.Calling for the restoration of power-sharing in Northern Ireland.A resolution seeking justice for the Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea.Condemning the attack on the Argentine Jewish Mutual Association Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994, and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 29-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.