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Memorializing those lost to the COVID19 pandemic.

Memorializing those lost to the COVID19 pandemic. Whereas the first Monday in March is recognized as COVID19 Victims Memorial Day Whereas SARSCoV2 is a coronavirus that causes COVID19 disease (referred to in this preamble as COVID19 Whereas, in late 2019, COVID19 emerged and began to spread throughout the world, creating a pandemic that has had a catastrophic impact on human life, communities, and the economy of the United States; Whereas, in March 2020, communities in the United States began to experience increased death due to the COVID19 pandemic, and families lost parents, siblings, children, friends, and neighbors to the virus; Whereas, beginning in 2020, many across the United States were, and continue to be, personally impacted by the COVID19 pandemic, including mourning their loved ones or suffering from the unknown long-term health implications of the virus; Whereas, by the end of February 2023, there had been more than 100,000,000 known cases of COVID19 in the United States, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 1,100,000 individuals tragically lost their lives due to illness related to COVID19; Whereas the COVID19 pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on low-income communities and communities of color, individuals with disabilities, individuals with weakened immune systems, individuals with other risk factors, such as physical or mental comorbidities, and individuals living in congregate settings, such as long-term care facilities and prisons; Whereas frontline and essential workers and health care and public health professionals have taken selfless actions to protect their neighbors and communities, support struggling local economies, and find innovative ways to provide services; Whereas local, State, Tribal, and Federal Government entities have provided critical support to businesses, communities, and the people of the United States in need; and Whereas each life lost to the COVID19 pandemic and each sacrifice made shall never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) will memorialize those lost to the COVID19 pandemic; (2) recognizes the suffering of those who contracted the SARSCoV2 virus and those who continue to struggle with the ongoing impacts of the COVID19 pandemic; and (3) expresses support for the annual designation of the first Monday in March as COVID19 Victims Memorial Day

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of the first Monday in March as COVID-19 Victims Memorial Day.
Designating July 2023 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.

Designating July 2023 as Plastic Pollution Action Month Whereas plastic pollution represents a global threat that will require individual and collective action, both nationally and internationally, to address; Whereas 450,000,000 tons of plastic is produced each year, a number that is projected to triple by 2050; Whereas, in the United States (1) the rate of plastic waste recycling decreased in 2021 to between 4 and 6 percent; and (2) less than 3 percent of plastic waste is recycled into a similar quality product; Whereas a recent study from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development found that, in 2022, the United States (1) mismanaged 4 percent of plastic waste; (2) landfilled 73 percent of plastic waste; (3) incinerated 19 percent of plastic waste; and (4) recycled 4 percent of plastic waste; Whereas single-use plastics account for at least 40 percent of the plastic produced every year; Whereas over 12,000,000 tons of plastic waste enter the ocean every year from land-based sources alone; Whereas if no action is taken, the flow of plastics into the ocean is expected to triple by 2040; Whereas recent studies estimate that there are 171,000,000,000,000 pieces of plastic in the oceans of the world; Whereas of the 171,000,000,000,000 pieces of plastic in the ocean, 1 percent floats, 5 percent washes up on beaches, and 94 percent sinks to the bottom; Whereas nearly 1,300 marine species have consumed plastics; Whereas plastics, and associated chemicals of plastics, are ingested by humans and are associated with well-established human health risks; Whereas studies have found microplastic particles in human blood, lungs, colons, and placentas; Whereas studies suggest that humans ingest over 800 microplastics per day; Whereas taking action to reduce plastic use, collect and clean up litter, and reuse and recycle more plastics will lead to less plastic pollution; Whereas, every July, people challenge themselves to reduce their plastic footprint through Plastics Free July Whereas, over the last 40 years, over 17,000,000 volunteers have joined the International Coastal Cleanup to collect more than 350,000,000 pounds of plastic and debris while simultaneously recording their findings to inform research and upstream action; Whereas switching to reusable items instead of single-use items can prevent waste, save water, and reduce litter; and Whereas July 2023, is an appropriate month to designate as Plastic Pollution Action Month to recommit to taking action, individually and as a country, to reduce plastic pollution: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 2023 as Plastic Pollution Action Month (2) recognizes the dangers to human health and the environment posed by plastic pollution; and (3) encourages all individuals in the United States to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild public health and the environment by responsibly participating in activities to reduce plastic pollution in July 2023 and year-round.

Summary: This resolution designates July 2023 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.
Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

Authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber. That rule 13.1 of the United States Senate Chamber and Galleries Regulations (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) be temporarily suspended for the sole and specific purpose of permitting the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on May 2, 2023. 2. The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate is authorized and directed to make the necessary arrangements therefore, which arrangements shall provide for a minimum of disruption to Senate proceedings.

Summary: This resolution suspends a rule that prohibits the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the Senate in actual session on May 2, 2023.
Designating the week of October 15 through 21, 2023, as National Chemistry Week.

Designating 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 Whereas students who participate in National Chemistry Week deserve recognition and support for their efforts: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week beginning on October 15, 2023, as 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.

Summary: This resolution designates the week beginning on October 15, 2023, as National Chemistry Week. The resolution also 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.
Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Padilla, Mrs. Fischer, and Mr. Hagerty. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Warner, Mr. Ossoff, Mrs. Fischer, and Mrs. Hyde-Smith.

Summary: This resolution elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
Designating October 4, 2023, as Energy Efficiency Day in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

Designating October 4, 2023, as Energy Efficiency Day Whereas October has been designated as National Energy Awareness Month Whereas improvements in energy efficiency technologies and practices, along with policies of the United States enacted since the 1970s, have resulted in energy savings of more than 60,000,000,000,000,000 British thermal units and energy cost avoidance of more than $800,000,000,000 annually; Whereas energy efficiency has enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress and in administrations of both parties for more than 40 years; Whereas bipartisan legislation enacted since the 1970s to advance Federal energy efficiency policies includes (1) the Energy Policy and Conservation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 6201 et seq. (2) the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 ( Public Law 10012 (3) the Energy Policy Act of 1992 ( 42 U.S.C. 13201 et seq. (4) the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 15801 et seq. (5) the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 ( 42 U.S.C. 17001 et seq. (6) the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2015 ( Public Law 11411 (7) the Energy Act of 2020 ( Public Law 116260 (8) the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ( Public Law 11758 Whereas energy efficiency has long been supported by a diverse coalition of businesses (including manufacturers, utilities, energy service companies, and technology firms), public interest organizations, environmental and conservation groups, and State and local governments; Whereas, since 1980, the United States has more than doubled its energy productivity, realizing twice the economic output per unit of energy consumed; Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals in the United States are currently employed across the energy efficiency sector, as the United States has doubled its energy productivity, and business and industry have become more innovative and competitive in global markets; Whereas the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy is the principal Federal agency responsible for renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency efforts; Whereas cutting energy waste saves the consumers of the United States billions of dollars on utility bills annually; and Whereas energy efficiency policies, financing innovations, and public-private partnerships have contributed to a reduction in energy intensity in Federal facilities by nearly 50 percent since the mid-1970s, which results in direct savings to United States taxpayers: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates October 4, 2023, as Energy Efficiency Day (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe Energy Efficiency Day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

Summary: This resolution designates October 4, 2023, as Energy Efficiency Day.
Condemning the Russian Federations kidnapping of Ukrainian children.

Condemning the Russian Federations kidnapping of Ukrainian children. Whereas, on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation invaded the sovereign State of Ukraine in violation of international law; Whereas Russian troops have since committed horrendous atrocities and human rights violations; Whereas, as of March 2023, research indicates that agents of the Government of the Russian Federation have kidnapped and removed at least 6,000 innocent children from their homes in Ukraine, and have likely kidnapped tens of thousands more Ukrainian children; Whereas United States officials have indicated that more than 1,800 children were taken from Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine to Russia during July 2022; Whereas the Government of the Russian Federation continues to provide false information about these children to parents and international nongovernmental organizations and human rights observers, including claiming the children have no parents or family; Whereas Russian authorities have loosened adoption laws to allow Russian families to more easily take custody of kidnapped Ukrainian children; Whereas Russian authorities provide additional funds to Russian families housing kidnapped Ukrainian children and force kidnapped Ukrainian children to become Russian citizens; Whereas this practice is in direct contradiction to any standard of reasonableness and civility; Whereas this practice is associated with dictators who pose a threat to humanity, world peace, and human rights; Whereas the International Criminal Court (1) has opened war crimes cases over the abductions and re-education of Ukrainian children; and (2) has issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin; and Whereas children worldwide should be protected against all forms of neglect, cruelty, and exploitation: Now, therefore, be it That Congress (1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the Russian Federations abduction of innocent children from their families in Ukraine and the relocation of such children to re-education camps, where they are indoctrinated, abused, and exploited; (2) rebukes every other nation that provides aid and support to the Russian Federations kidnapping enterprise; (3) condemns forced adoptions of Ukrainian children by Russian citizens contrary to international intercountry adoption norms and the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, done at The Hague, October 25, 1980 (TIAS 11670); and (4) implores the Russian Federation to work with international human rights and children welfare organizations to ensure the return of Ukrainian children to their home country at the earliest available opportunity.

Summary: This resolution condemns Russia's abduction of Ukrainian children and the relocation of those children to reeducation camps. The resolution also rebukes nations that provide support to Russia's kidnapping enterprise, condemns forced adoptions of Ukrainian children by Russian citizens, and implores Russia to work with international organizations to return Ukrainian children to their home country.
Expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

Expressing support for the designation of November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day Whereas establishing an annual National Warrior Call Day Whereas the number of suicides of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty was 519 in 2021; Whereas, in 2020, there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths, and the unadjusted rate of suicide in 2020 among veterans was 31.7 per 100,000; Whereas, after adjusting for sex and age, the rate of veteran suicide in 2020 was 57 percent higher than non-veteran adults; Whereas more veterans have died by suicide in the last 10 years than members of the Armed Forces who died from combat in Vietnam; Whereas many of the veterans who take their own lives have had no contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs; Whereas the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) pandemic can lead to increased isolation and disconnection, further exacerbating mental and physical ailments such as post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; Whereas invisible wounds linked to an underlying and undiagnosed traumatic brain injury can mirror many mental health conditions, a problem that can be addressed through appropriate medical treatment; Whereas additional research is needed to highlight the connection between traumatic brain injury as a root cause of invisible wounds and suicide by members of the Armed Forces and veterans; and Whereas November 12, 2023, would be an appropriate day to designate as National Warrior Call Day That the Senate (1) supports the designation of November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day (2) encourages all individuals in the United States, especially members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty and veterans, to call a warrior, have an honest conversation, and connect them with support, understanding that making a warrior call could save a life; and (3) implores all individuals in the United States to recommit themselves to engaging with members of the Armed Forces through National Warrior Call Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day and encourages individuals to engage with warriors (i.e., members of the Armed Forces and veterans) to connect and provide support.
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States.

Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools in the United States. Whereas Catholic schools in the United States are internationally acclaimed for their academic excellence and provide approximately 1,700,000 students with more than an exceptional scholastic education; Whereas Catholic schools instill a broad, values-added education emphasizing the lifelong development of moral, intellectual, physical, and social values in young people in the United States; Whereas Catholic schools serve the United States by providing a diverse student population from all regions of the United States and all socioeconomic backgrounds with a strong academic and moral foundation, including 21.5 percent of students from racial minority backgrounds, 18.6 percent from Hispanic heritage, and 20.3 percent from non-Catholic families; Whereas Catholic schools are an affordable option for parents, particularly in underserved urban areas; Whereas Catholic schools produce students strongly dedicated to their faith, values, families, and communities by providing an intellectually stimulating environment rich in spiritual, character, and moral development; Whereas Catholic schools are committed to community service, producing graduates who hold helping others Whereas the total Catholic school student enrollment for the 20222023 academic year is 1,700,000, and the student-teacher ratio is 11 to 1; Whereas the Catholic high school graduation rate is 98.9 percent, with 85.2 percent of graduates attending 4-year colleges; Whereas the week of January 29, 2023, to February 4, 2023, has been designated as National Catholic Schools Week Whereas National Catholic Schools Week was first established in 1974 and has been celebrated annually for the past 49 years; and Whereas the theme for National Catholic Schools Week 2023 is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service. That the Senate (1) supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event (A) cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; and (B) established to recognize the vital contributions of the thousands of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; (2) applauds the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on their selection of a theme that all can celebrate; and (3) supports (A) the dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers across the United States toward academic excellence; and (B) the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

Summary: This resolution supports the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States.
Honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security.

Honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security. Whereas, since 1790, the Coast Guard has safeguarded the people of the United States and promoted national security, border security, and economic prosperity in a complex and evolving maritime environment; Whereas the over 50,000 members of the Coast Guard (1) operate a multi-mission, interoperable fleet of 259 cutters, 200 fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, and over 1,600 boats; (2) operate 9 Coast Guard Districts and 37 sectors located at strategic ports throughout the country; (3) exercise operational control of surface and air assets vested in 2 Coast Guard geographical Areas, the Pacific and the Atlantic; and (4) provide maritime safety and security along more than 95,000 miles of coastline of the United States, Great Lakes, inland waterways, 4,500,000 square miles of exclusive economic zone of the United States, and on the high seas; Whereas, in fiscal year 2022, executing Coast Guard missions across the world, including the protection of the maritime borders of the United States, the Coast Guard (1) interdicted over 330,000 pounds of cocaine, over 60,000 pounds of marijuana, and over 17,000 pounds of other narcotics; (2) conducted over 6,000 at sea boardings of United States fishing vessels and interdicted approximately 90 foreign fishing incursions; and (3) conducted approximately 12,500 migrant interdictions, an increase of over 350 percent from 2021; and Whereas, through selfless and dedicated service, the Coast Guard and Coast Guardsmen have remained Always Ready That the Senate (1) is grateful to the men and women who proudly serve in the Coast Guard to protect the people of the United States by ensuring the highest level of maritime border security; and (2) congratulates the Coast Guard on exemplary service and dedication to the United States.

Summary: This resolution acknowledges members of the Coast Guard for providing maritime border security and congratulates them on their service.