,,iv #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,,res4 #fed ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,october #bd1 #bjai,ms4 ,lee of ,california 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,mr4 ,mc,govern1 ,mr4 ,hastings1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,grijalva1 ,mr4 ,rush1 ,mr4 ,khanna1 ,ms4 ,tlaib1 and ,mr4 ,levin of ,michigan7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs ,,resolution ,supporting the ,united ,nations ,sustainable ,development ,goals4 ,whereas #aic nations adopted the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development at the #bjae ,united ,nations ,general ,assembly2 ,whereas1 on ,january #a1 #bjaf1 the ,sustainable ,development ,goals of the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development officially came into force2 ,whereas the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development includes #ag ,sustainable ,development ,goals and #afi targets to address extreme poverty1 protect the planet1 and ensure that all people have access to peace and prosperity by #bjcj2 ,whereas the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development recognizes that ending extreme poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies to improve health and access to education1 reduce inequality1 and spur economic growth2 ,whereas the ,sustainable ,development ,goals include-- 7#a7 no poverty2 7#b7 zero hunger2 7#c7 good health and well-being2 7#d7 quality education2 7#e7 gender equality2 7#f7 clean water and sanitation2 7#g7 affordable and clean energy2 7#h7 decent work and economic growth2 7#i7 industry1 innovation1 and infrastructure2 7#aj7 reduced inequalities2 7#aa7 sustainable cities and communities2 7#ab7 responsible consumption and production2 7#ac7 climate action2 7#ad7 life below water2 7#ae7 life on land2 7#af7 peace1 justice1 and strong institutions2 and 7#ag7 partnerships for the goals2 ,whereas the ,united ,states played a strong role in the member state negotiations at the ,united ,nations1 reflecting the longstanding bipartisan support for the foreign policy and development priorities that ,republican and ,democratic administrations and ,congress have championed2 ,whereas the ,united ,states prioritized two areas throughout the negotiations1 governance1 peace1 and security 7,goal #af7 and gender equality 7,goal #e72 ,whereas the ,sustainable ,development ,goals align with many ,united ,states priorities1 including ending human trafficking1 increasing access to jobs in collaboration with the private sector1 gender equality1 and good governance2 ,whereas these ,sustainable ,development ,goals will attempt to complete what the ,millennium ,development ,goals did not achieve2 ,whereas the ,millennium ,development ,goals focused on ending extreme hunger and poverty1 achieving universal primary education1 promoting gender equality and women empowerment1 reducing child mortality1 improving mental health1 combating ,,hiv_/,,aids and other diseases1 ensuring environmental sustainability1 and developing a global partnership for development2 ,whereas1 according to the ,millennium ,development ,goals #bjae report1 the global mobilization behind the goals resulted in the most successful antipoverty movement in history2 ,whereas in the ,united ,states and around the world1 racial injustice continues to plague communities2 ,whereas the ,united ,nations and the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development should continue to include a commitment to racial justice1 equity1 and the elimination of global racism and the dismantling of structural racism2 ,whereas the number of people living in extreme poverty declined by #ef percent between #aiij to #bjae1 with most progress occurring since #bjjj when the ,millennium ,development ,goals were launched2 ,whereas over #f1bjj1jjj malaria deaths were averted between #bjjj and #bjae1 and the primary school enrollment rate in developing countries reached #ia percent by #bjae from #hc percent in #bjjj2 ,whereas much progress was made1 but many challenges and opportunities for development remain1 particularly in areas that were not addressed by the ,millennium ,development ,goals2 ,whereas women and girls still face violence and gender-based discrimination that limit their economic opportunities2 ,whereas the poverty burden remains overwhelmingly concentrated in some parts of the world1 including sub-,saharan ,africa and ,south ,asia2 ,whereas the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development introduces new focus areas that are key to ending extreme poverty1 including accountable government institutions1 which came out of the understanding that structural inequalities in societies keep people in poverty2 ,whereas the ,sustainable ,development ,goals call for global action and coordination to achieve a dignified life for all people1 peace1 prosperity1 a sustainable planet1 and strong global partnership2 ,whereas gender equality is the fifth ,sustainable ,development ,goal which builds on the successes of the third ,millennium ,development ,goal1 promoting gender equality and empowering women2 ,whereas1 from #bjjj to #bjae1 about two-thirds of countries in the developing world achieved gender parity in primary education1 but disparities persist at the secondary and tertiary levels2 ,whereas the average proportion of women in parliaments nearly doubled between #aiie and #bjae1 yet gender parity in government remains a distant goal2 ,whereas one of the key targets of gender equality as part of the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development is to eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres1 including trafficking1 sexual1 and other types of exploitation2 ,whereas the total number of girls married before the age of #ah stands at #ab1jjj1jjj per year1 and more than #aej1jjj1jjj additional girls will get married in childhood by #bjcj2 ,whereas child marriages are a fundamental violation of human rights1 and the target set out in the ,sustainable ,development ,goal agenda is to eliminate all harmful practices such as child1 early1 and forced marriage by #bjcj1 and supporting this target means impacting the lives of #aej1jjj1jjj girls who would otherwise be married off before their #ahth birthday2 ,whereas one of the targets of the #bjcj ,agenda on ,sustainable ,development is to ensure reforms are taking place in all countries to give women equal rights to economic resources1 property1 financial services1 inheritance1 and natural resources by promoting birth registration in areas where girls are systematically undercounted1 which will ensure that girls can enjoy other rights such as education and health2 ,whereas the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development calls for countries to collaborate to achieve universal peace and justice1 because countries that lack the rule of law often fail to meet the most basic needs of their populations1 and peace1 justice1 and accountable institutions make it possible for countries to develop2 ,whereas all people have a right to peace1 and all forms of violence violate human rights1 hinder people's well-being1 and significantly limit development and progress of countries2 ,whereas ,goal #af is key to ensuring that progress and prosperity are widely shared1 and that those most in need can claim and exercise their rights as global citizens2 ,whereas data show that homicide is more prevalent in countries with high income inequality1 which are majorly developing countries2 ,whereas many victims of exploitation and trafficking are people from vulnerable populations1 and some of the poorest regions in the world1 which suggests that least developed areas are the most prone to violence2 ,whereas supporting the ,sustainable ,development ,goals will significantly reduce violence in developing countries so peaceful and empowered populations can then begin to create and reinforce just1 inclusive1 and accountable institutions2 ,whereas sustained ,united ,states leadership in supporting the ,sustainable ,development ,goals will ensure that we can leverage our resources and expertise with the private sector1 governments1 faith-based organizations1 and nonprofits to build a better and safer world for generations to come2 ,whereas the expanded ,sustainable ,development ,goals represent a new understanding of what effective sustainable development looks like2 ,whereas the ,sustainable ,development ,goals now include key economic drivers of poverty alleviation and go beyond foreign assistance to focus on trade and investment from the private sector to better account for their important contributions in development1 health1 and economic and social opportunity2 and ,whereas support for the ,sustainable ,development ,goals will continue to be counted through direct multilateral development assistance1 domestic spending1 grants1 subsidies1 loans1 public-private partnerships1 and other financial instruments such as guarantees and direct investment instruments3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that-- 7#a7 it is the sense of the ,house of ,representatives that-- 7,a7 the ,sustainable ,development ,goals of the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development is a critical international blueprint to end poverty1 protect the planet1 and ensure that all people can live in peace and prosperity by #bjcj2 and 7,b7 the ,united ,states1 which adopted the ,sustainable ,development ,goals1 should recommit to implementing its commitments under the ,sustainable ,development ,goals2 and 7#b7 the ,house of ,representatives-- 7,a7 reaffirms its support for multilateral organizations such as the ,united ,nations and its role in advancing the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development2 and 7,b7 reaffirms its support for meeting key goals of the #bjcj ,agenda for ,sustainable ,development1 including gender equality1 ending extreme hunger and poverty1 and improving public health4