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Recognizing November 2022 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.

Recognizing November 2022 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month. Whereas, in the United States, public schools identified approximately 1,100,000 homeless children and youth during the 20202021 school year; Whereas an estimated 1,300,000 children younger than 6 years of age in 20182019 and approximately 4,200,000 youth and young adults in 2017 experienced homelessness, with many such children, youth, and young adults staying on couches, in motels, in shelters, or outside; Whereas infants experiencing homelessness are at a higher risk for certain illnesses and health conditions, and families experiencing homelessness are more likely to experience involvement in the child welfare system and difficulty with school attendance; Whereas more than 1 in 3 high school students experiencing homelessness had attempted suicide, and nearly 1 in 4 high school students experiencing homelessness had experienced dating violence; Whereas individuals without a high school degree or general educational development certificate (GED) are more than 3 times more likely to report homelessness than their peers, making lack of education the leading risk factor for homelessness; Whereas, in 2018, the high school graduation rate for students experiencing homelessness was 67.8 percent, compared to 80 percent for low-income students and 85.5 percent for all students; Whereas the rate of youth homelessness is the same in rural, suburban, and urban areas; Whereas 29 percent of unaccompanied homeless youth between 13 and 25 years of age have spent time in foster care, compared to approximately 6 percent of all children; Whereas homelessness among children and youth is a complex issue that often co-occurs with deep poverty, low education and employment levels, substance misuse and abuse, mental illness, lack of affordable housing, and family conflict; Whereas COVID19 in the United States, which was declared a national emergency under the National Emergencies Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. Whereas awareness of child and youth homelessness must be heightened to encourage greater support for effective programs to help children and youth overcome homelessness: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the efforts of businesses, State and local governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless children and youth; (2) applauds the initiatives of businesses, State and local governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers that (A) use time and resources to raise awareness of child and youth homelessness, the causes of such homelessness, and potential solutions; and (B) work to prevent homelessness among children and youth; (3) recognizes November 2022 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month (4) encourages those businesses, State and local governments, organizations, educators, and volunteers to continue to intensify their efforts to address homelessness among children and youth during November 2022.

Summary: This resolution recognizes November 2022 as National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month.
Congratulating the Terrapins mens lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship.

Congratulating the Terrapins mens lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship. Whereas, on May 30, 2022, the Terrapins mens lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park (referred to in this preamble as the Terps NCAA Whereas the Terps set a record in the NCAA for the most wins in a season with 18 wins, becoming the first undefeated NCAA men's lacrosse champion since 2006; Whereas the Terps have now achieved 4 NCAA national championships and 9 United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association crowns; Whereas Logan Wisnauskas became the first Terp to have a record of 100 points in a single season; Whereas Anthony DeMaio scored the 100th goal of his career during the national championship game and 17 goals in the postseason; Whereas goalie Logan McNaney was declared Most Outstanding Player of the 2022 NCAA tournament, making 17 saves during the national championship game and 61 saves in the tournament; Whereas, under the leadership of Coach John Tillman, the Terps have made all 11 NCAA tournaments and earned 9 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship Weekend appearances; Whereas Logan McNaney, Anthony DeMaio, Luke Wierman, Logan Wisnauskas, and Ajax Zappitello were named to the 2022 NCAA All-Tournament Team; and Whereas the Terps became the fourth team in the last 30 years to complete a perfect season as NCAA national champions, joining Princeton University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Virginia: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) congratulates the Terrapins mens lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park (referred to in this resolution as the Terps (2) commends the Terps for their achievements and dedication during the 20212022 season; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to (A) President of the University of Maryland, College Park, Dr. Darryll Pines; and (B) Head Coach of the University of Maryland, College Park men's lacrosse team, John Tillman

Summary: This resolution congratulates the Terrapins men's lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park on its 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship victory.
Designating September 2022, as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.

Designating September 2022, as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month Whereas approximately 299,000 individuals in the United States live with spinal cord injuries, which cost society billions of dollars in health care costs and lost wages; Whereas there are approximately 18,000 new spinal cord injuries in the United States each year; Whereas more than 42,000 individuals with spinal cord injuries are veterans; Whereas motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries; Whereas nearly half of all spinal cord injuries to individuals 30 years of age or younger occur as a result of a motor vehicle accident; Whereas the average remaining years of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries has not improved significantly since the 1980s; Whereas there is an urgent need to develop new neuroprotection, pharmacological, and regeneration treatments to reduce, prevent, and reverse paralysis; and Whereas increased education and investment in research are key factors in improving outcomes for individuals living with spinal cord injuries, enhancing the quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injuries, and ultimately curing paralysis: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 2022, as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month; (3) continues to support research to find better treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries; (4) supports clinical trials for new therapies that offer promise and hope to individuals living with paralysis; and (5) commends the dedication of national, regional, and local organizations, researchers, doctors, volunteers, and people across the United States who are working to improve the quality of life of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and their families.

Summary: This resolution designates September 2022 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month.
Designating March 24, 2022, as National Women in Agriculture Day.

Designating March 24, 2022, as National Women in Agriculture Day Whereas the United States proudly recognizes agriculture as one of the most impactful industries of the United States, and acknowledges the countless women who help agriculture prosper both at home and abroad; Whereas there are more than 1,200,000 female agricultural producers in the United States, making up more than a third of the agricultural producers in the United States; Whereas, in 2017, farms operated by women in the United States sold $148,000,000,000 in agricultural products, accounting for 38 percent of the total agriculture sales in the United States for that year; Whereas, in addition to leading farming operations, women working in agriculture make a difference across the United States in various commodity and industry fields, such as research and development, manufacturing, sales and distribution, agricultural education, agribusiness and advocacy, which extends benefits to individuals across the globe through the international trade of the United States; Whereas the United States recognizes that women are vital in fostering the next generation of the agricultural workforce by promoting STEM and agricultural education and entrepreneurial and community initiatives and by serving as mentors for 4-H, FFA, the Cooperative Extension System, and numerous postsecondary agricultural science educator programs; Whereas March is National Womens History Month; and Whereas female professionals, instructors, and leaders in the agricultural field should be celebrated for their efforts during National Ag Week, which takes place between March 21 and March 25, 2022: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 24, 2022, as National Women in Agriculture Day (2) recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more; and (3) encourages all citizens to (A) recognize women working in agriculture; and (B) praise the significant positive impact those women have on the food resources and the agricultural workforce of the United States by encouraging and empowering women to (i) enter the agricultural field, which is a high-demand field of work; (ii) cultivate opportunities to lead; and (iii) feed a hungry world.

Summary: This resolution designates March 24, 2022, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It also recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more.
Commemorating the 105th anniversary of the granting of United States citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico.

Commemorating the 105th anniversary of the granting of United States citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico. Whereas, since 1898, after the Spanish-American War and following the ratification of the Treaty of Paris, Puerto Rico has been a territory of the United States; Whereas Puerto Rico is located approximately 1,000 miles southeast of Florida; Whereas, on this day, March 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson recognized and welcomed the people of Puerto Rico into the United States as citizens by signing into law the Jones-Shafroth Act; Whereas the Jones-Shafroth Act separated the Government of Puerto Rico into executive, judicial, and legislative branches and endowed Puerto Ricans with a bill of rights; Whereas, since that time, Puerto Ricans have worked diligently to make countless contributions to the national identity of the United States by sharing their rich culture and heritage; Whereas, since that time, Puerto Ricans have proudly served in the nation's Armed Forces, protecting Americans domestically and abroad; Whereas the people of Puerto Rico continue to occupy a place of distinction in the civic fabric and discourse of the United States; and Whereas the United States joins Puerto Ricans in celebration of the rights and responsibilities inherent in United States citizenship: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) commemorates the 105th anniversary of the granting of United States citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico; (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe and celebrate that anniversary; and (3) honors the contributions made by, and celebrates, the people of Puerto Rico.

Summary: This resolution commemorates the 105th anniversary of the granting of U.S. citizenship to the people of Puerto Rico and honors the contributions made by, and celebrates, the people of Puerto Rico.
Supporting the designation of September 13, 2022 as National Sepsis Day.

Supporting the designation of September 13, 2022 as National Sepsis Day. Whereas sepsis is a medical condition caused by a severe immune response to infection or traumatic injury; Whereas the overwhelming flood of inflammatory signals released into the blood to fight infection can impair blood flow, injuring the body's organs; Whereas sepsis is a serious infection and a leading cause of death and disability in the Unites States; Whereas severe sepsis can result in septic shock, exposing the patient to potentially fatal multiple organ failure; Whereas 1,700,000 people in the United States are infected by sepsis annually; Whereas sepsis kills 270,000 people in the United States each year; Whereas sepsis is the most expensive condition treated in hospitals in the United States; Whereas the number of sepsis deaths is currently on the rise in the United States; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of sepsis cases begin outside the hospital; Whereas most sepsis fatalities are preventable, and early recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of sepsis can prevent loss of life; Whereas the sepsis protocols for hospitals in New York State, called Rorys Regulations Whereas providers and public health experts should study and learn from Rorys Regulations to find ways to end preventable deaths from sepsis; and Whereas September 13, 2022, would be an appropriate date to designated as National Sepsis Day World Sepsis Day That the Senate supports the designation of September 13, 2022 as National Sepsis Day

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of September 13, 2022, as National Sepsis Day.
To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Rhodes.

To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Rhodes Whereas, in the case of United States v. Rhodes Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current or former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Virginia Brown, a former Chamber Assistant of the Senate, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Rhodes 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. Brown, and any current or former officer or employee of her office, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: This resolution authorizes (1) Virginia Brown, a former Chamber Assistant of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Rhodes, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Brown, and any current or former officer or employee of her office, in connection with this case.
Recognizing women-owned small businesses for National Small Business Week.

Recognizing women-owned small businesses for National Small Business Week. Whereas the United States proudly recognizes small businesses as the backbone of the economy and acknowledges the impactful contributions of women entrepreneurs throughout the United States who are pushing small businesses to succeed; Whereas, because female professionals, leaders, and small business owners play a vital role in the economy of the United States, when the United States empowers women, it empowers the entire economy; Whereas women entrepreneurs provide critical goods and services, create high-paying jobs, build stronger supply chains for the United States, and play an integral role in Federal contracting and procurement; Whereas women small business owners are key job creators and employers that are building a legacy for the next generation of businesswomen; Whereas, according to the 2019 Annual Business Survey conducted by the Census Bureau, women-owned businesses employed more than 10,000,000 workers and accumulated $1,800,000,000,000 in receipts; Whereas women-owned businesses make up more than 20 percent of all employer firms in the United States; Whereas the vast majority of all women-owned businesses are classified as small businesses; Whereas National Small Business Week takes place from May 1 to May 7, 2022, and recognizes the critical contributions of the entrepreneurs and small business owners of the United States; and Whereas women-owned small businesses should be celebrated for their accomplishments and contributions during National Small Business Week: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) acknowledges the important role women-owned small businesses have in the economy of the United States; and (2) commits to supporting women-owned small businesses by recognizing those businesses during National Small Business Week.

Summary: This resolution acknowledges the important role women-owned small businesses have in the economy and recognizes those businesses during National Small Business Week.
To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Steele-Smith.

To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Steele-Smith Whereas, in the case of United States v. Steele-Smith Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former officers and employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it That Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, are authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Steele-Smith 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Messrs. Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.

Summary: This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Steele-Smith, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with such case.
Supporting reopening the United States Capitol Building and Senate Office Buildings to the American people.

Supporting reopening the United States Capitol Building and Senate Office Buildings to the American people. Whereas the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings closed to public visitation on March 12, 2020, at the very outset of the pandemic; Whereas, since March of 2020, the American people have learned how to safely gather and enter public places despite the existence of COVID19 and, due to Operation Warp Speed, have had the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID19 for more than a year; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID19, tens of thousands of people routinely gather across the country for sporting, entertainment, worship, and other events; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID19, stores, restaurants, and other public places have been successfully welcoming the public since the pandemic began in 2020; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID19, the American people, including Members of Congress, routinely use crowded public transportation vehicles, including airplanes and trains; Whereas, despite the existence of COVID19, most Americans have long since resumed working around co-workers, customers, and others; Whereas it is illogical and unacceptable that, despite the rest of the United States being open, the United States Capitol Building and Senate Office Buildings, buildings that belong to the American people, remain largely closed to public visitation; and Whereas it is time to once again welcome the public participation in the legislative process and the public visitation of our historic buildings that have always been hallmarks of American democracy: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the importance of reopening the United States Capitol Building and Senate Office Buildings to the American people to facilitate public participation in the legislative process and public visitation of these historic buildings; and (2) supports returning to the public visitation policies for Senate Office Buildings and the portions of the United States Capitol Building and Capitol complex within Senate jurisdiction that were in place before the COVID19 pandemic.

Summary: This resolution supports reopening the U.S. Capitol Building and Senate Office Buildings to visitors under the public visitation policies that were in place before the COVID-19 pandemic.