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Designating September 2023 as National Child Awareness Month to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Designating September 2023 as National Child Awareness Month Whereas millions of children and youth in the United States represent the hopes and the future of the United States; Whereas numerous individuals, charities benefitting children, and youth-serving organizations that work with children and youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich and better the lives of children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas raising awareness of and increasing support for organizations that provide access to health care, social services, education, the arts, sports, and other services will result in the development of character in, and the future success of, the children and youth of the United States; Whereas the month of September, as the school year begins, is a time when parents, families, teachers, school administrators, and communities increase the focus on children and youth throughout the United States; Whereas the month of September is a time for the people of the United States to highlight and be mindful of the needs of children and youth; Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with hundreds of national and local charitable organizations throughout the United States in support of a month-long focus on children and youth; and Whereas designating September 2023 as National Child Awareness Month That the Senate designates September 2023 as National Child Awareness Month (1) to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States; (2) to recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States; and (3) to recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth, including children and youth who (A) have experienced homelessness; (B) are in the foster care system; (C) have been victims, or are at risk of becoming victims, of child sex trafficking; (D) have been impacted by violence; (E) have experienced trauma; and (F) have serious physical and mental health needs.

Summary: This resolution designates September 2023 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2023 as National Blueberry Month.

Recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2023 as National Blueberry Month Whereas blueberries are a native North American fruit, first managed and harvested as wild blueberries by the native Wabanaki; Whereas wild blueberries continue to be managed and harvested in Maine by farmers, including the Wabanaki, as a native, naturally occurring crop; Whereas the pioneering work conducted in New Jersey in the early 1900s by Elizabeth White and Dr. Frederick Coville, a botanist at the Department of Agriculture, to domesticate wild lowbush blueberries resulted in the development of the hybrid variety of cultivated highbush blueberries; Whereas, because of these early efforts, highbush blueberries are large, sweet, juicy berries that can be commercially produced and shipped; Whereas wild blueberries (1) are small and sweet; and (2) are not planted, but still grow and are harvested where they have naturally occurred for thousands of years; Whereas the blueberry industry in the United States is an important sector of United States agriculture with an annual economic impact of $4,700,000,000; Whereas highbush and wild blueberries have a total harvested area estimated at more than 140,000 acres and are produced in 48 States by nearly 13,185 farms; Whereas blueberry production in the United States has continually increased, with particular growth in the first 2 decades of the 21st century, to reach a harvest of 731,400,000 pounds in 2022; Whereas blueberries are low in fat and are a source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals; Whereas blueberries are being studied to examine the role the berries may play in promoting good health in areas such as cardiovascular health, brain health, exercise, insulin response, and gut health; and Whereas blueberries are harvested in the United States from March through early September, with the harvest reaching its peak in July: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 2023 as National Blueberry Month (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families; and (3) recognizes that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.

Summary: This resolution (1) designates July 2023 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.
Expressing support for the designation of February 26, 2023, to March 4, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Week and raising awareness of the negative impacts of fentanyl in the United States.

Expressing support for the designation of February 26, 2023, to March 4, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Week Whereas, as of August 2022, drug overdoses during the previous 12 months claimed a reported 101,552 lives in the United States; Whereas countless families in the United States are now facing the unimaginable pain of losing a child, mother, father, sibling, or loved one taken by deadly, illegal fentanyl; Whereas the life expectancy in the United States has dropped to its lowest point in 2 decades, in part because of street drugs like fentanyl; Whereas fentanyl is 50 times more potent than heroin, and is considered the deadliest drug threat in the United States; Whereas drug traffickers use illicit fentanyl to produce fake and counterfeit pills; Whereas drug traffickers are using fentanyl-laced fake and counterfeit pills to exploit the opioid crisis in the United States; Whereas those illicit drugs are primarily made in secret factories in Mexico with chemicals mostly from China; Whereas, without laboratory testing, there is no safe way to know how much fentanyl is concentrated in a pill or powder; Whereas the Drug Enforcement Agency has issued warnings about brightly colored fentanyl-laced pills being used to target young individuals in the United States; Whereas less than 2 milligrams is considered a deadly dose of fentanyl; Whereas the Drug Enforcement Agency announced that in 2022 alone, the Drug Enforcement Agency seized over 379,000,000 doses of potentially deadly fentanyl, enough to kill every individual in the United States, which included (1) more than 50,600,000 fentanyl-laced pills; and (2) 10,000 pounds of fentanyl powder; Whereas U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 17,000 pounds of fentanyl in fiscal year 2022; Whereas fentanyl has also been found in street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine; and Whereas, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fentanyl-related poisonings are currently the leading cause of death for individuals in the United States ages 18 to 49: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) applauds the work of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies for their work in combating the fentanyl crisis; (2) applauds the work of treatment and recovery organizations that help individuals with substance use disorder; (3) encourages all individuals to only use medication prescribed by their physician; (4) encourages individuals suffering from substance use disorder to seek assistance; and (5) designates February 26, 2023, through March 4, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Week

Summary: This resolution designates February 26-March 4, 2023, as National Fentanyl Awareness Week.
Honoring the life of Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr., former Senator for the State of Connecticut.

Honoring the life of Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr., former Senator for the State of Connecticut. Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. (1) was born in Paris, France, in 1931; and (2) graduated from Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut, and the University of Virginia Law School; Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. served in the United States Army from 1953 through 1955, achieving the rank of first lieutenant; Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was elected to the House of Representatives in 1968; Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was first elected to the Senate in 1970 and was reelected in 1976 and 1982; Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. served on the Senate Watergate Committee, where he was the first Republican senator to call for the resignation of President Richard Nixon, an act of political courage and dedication to public service; Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was an early and strong advocate in the Senate for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. Whereas, while serving in the Senate, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was a strong advocate for protecting public health, shown through his efforts to (1) prevent cuts in funding for the National Institutes of Health; (2) support scientific and medical research efforts; and (3) secure funding for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) treatment; Whereas, after his tenure in the Senate, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was elected Governor of Connecticut in 1990; Whereas, as Governor of Connecticut, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. secured the passage of a state income tax that, while unpopular, balanced the budget of the State; Whereas, as Governor of Connecticut, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. signed many laws that sought to improve the quality of life for residents of the State, including a ban on assault rifles for the first time in State history; Whereas, after leaving public office, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. continued his work to improve the public health, founding Trust for America's Health, a nonprofit working on disease prevention, and serving as the president of the organization from 2001 through 2011; and Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. is survived by his wife, Claudia Weicker, as well as his 5 sons, 2 stepsons, 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it That (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., former member of the Senate; (2) the Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.; and (3) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.

Summary: This resolution honors the life of former Senator Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., of Connecticut, who died June 28, 2023. The Senate recognizes his death with sorrow and regret, and will stand adjourned in respect to his memory.
Designating September 25, 2023, as National Lobster Day.

Designating September 25, 2023, as National Lobster Day Whereas lobstering has served as an economic engine and family tradition in the United States for centuries; Whereas thousands of families in the United States make their livelihoods from catching, processing, or serving lobsters; Whereas the lobster industry employs people of all ages year-round, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their entire working lives; Whereas the lobster industry has spearheaded sustainability measures for more than 150 years, ensuring the health of the lobster stock and the marine environment; Whereas consumers are looking to add more sustainable seafood to their diets, and more people are enjoying lobster at home; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and lobster continues to be a mainstay during many other holiday traditions; Whereas lobster harvesters are evolving and diversifying their businesses to help maintain the health of the ocean, including through kelp farming, which absorbs carbon dioxide from seawater; Whereas throughout history, Presidents of the United States have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is a versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster is continually incorporated into foods such as pho, gnocchi, doughnuts, cocktails, ice cream, and butter; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in late summer; Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the lobster around the world; Whereas lobsters have inspired artists in the United States and throughout the world for hundreds of years; Whereas lobsters have been, and continue to be, used as mascots for sports teams; Whereas lobsters inspire innovation of all kinds beyond the culinary realm, including skincare, fertilizer, robotics, and biodegradable golf balls; Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards, and from fine-dining restaurants to lobster shacks; and Whereas lobster is a staple on the menus of beloved restaurants across the United States, and in kitchens across the United States, bringing families and friends together: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 25, 2023, as National Lobster Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution designates September 25, 2023, as National Lobster Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations.

Amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations. 1. En bloc consideration of certain nominations Rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by adding at the end the following: 8.(a) In this paragraph, the term covered nomination (1) at level I of the Executive Schedule under section 5312 of title 5, United States Code; (2) as a judge of a court of appeals of the United States; or (3) as Chief Justice of the United States or as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. (b) It shall be in order for the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of not more than 10 covered nominations that were reported to the Senate by the same committee of the Senate and placed on the calendar. (c) Consideration of a motion to proceed under subparagraph (b), and the en bloc consideration of the nominations that are the subject of the motion, shall be conducted in the same manner as if it were a motion to proceed to the consideration of a single nomination. .

Summary: This resolution generally permits the Senate to consider up to 10 nominations for most federal positions using a single motion to proceed (a proposal, typically offered by the Majority Leader, to bring a measure, nomination, or treaty to the Senate floor for debate and vote). However, certain nominations still require individual motions to proceed, namely nominations for Cabinet officials and other positions at Level I of the Executive Service, appellate judges, and Supreme Court Justices.
Recognizing the critical role that PEPFAR has played in the global fight against HIV/AIDS.

Recognizing the critical role that PEPFAR has played in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Whereas the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (referred to in this preamble as PEPFAR Whereas private organizations, including the ONE Campaign and the Elton John AIDS Foundation, like many others, have been indispensable partners in supporting PEPFAR and advancing its causes; Whereas PEPFAR has been a critical tool in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, providing vital resources and support to countries most affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic and saving more than 25,000,000 lives; Whereas PEPFAR has supported HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care programs in more than 50 countries and currently provides life-saving antiretroviral treatment to 20,100,000 individuals; Whereas, since 2010, PEPFAR has achieved a 50 percent reduction in new HIV cases in young women between 15 and 24 years of age and a 65 percent reduction in new HIV cases in young men between 15 and 24 years of age; Whereas PEPFAR has contributed to progress in reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, with more than 5,500,000 babies born HIV-free to mothers who have HIV and who received antiretroviral medication through PEPFAR-supported programs; Whereas, as of September 30, 2022, 1,500,000 individuals are receiving antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (referred to in this clause as PrEP Whereas PEPFAR has supported the expansion of HIV/AIDS services for children, adolescents, and young people, including for the more than 1,500,000 children receiving HIV treatment through PEPFAR-supported programs; Whereas PEPFAR has dramatically reduced the stigma and discrimination associated with HIV/AIDS; Whereas PEPFAR prioritizes reaching adolescent girls and young women, who are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, through the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe program (commonly known as DREAMS Whereas PEPFAR has been a key partner in the global COVID19 response, supporting the delivery of essential HIV/AIDS services and strengthening health systems to ensure continuity of care, including by delivering more than 60,000,000 doses of the COVID19 vaccine in sub-Saharan Africa; and Whereas challenges in combating HIV/AIDS, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, remain and will not be overcome without continued PEPFAR support: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the critical role that the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (referred to in this resolution as PEPFAR (2) applauds the successes and accomplishments of PEPFAR to date; and (3) urges continued funding and support for PEPFAR to help achieve the goal of ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the role that the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), a program established in 2003 that invests in the international AIDS response, has played in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. It applauds the successes and accomplishments of PEPFAR and urges continued funding and support.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month. 

Supporting the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month Whereas deep vein thrombosis (referred to in this preamble as DVT Whereas a potentially life-threatening complication of DVT is pulmonary embolism (referred to in this preamble as PE Whereas DVT and PE are serious but often preventable medical conditions; Whereas DVT and PE affect as many as 900,000 individuals in the United States each year; Whereas DVT and PE kill an estimated 60,000 to 100,000 individuals in the United States each year, and 1 out of 4 individuals who have a PE die without warning; Whereas DVT and PE deaths are often preventable; Whereas DVT and PE are leading causes of preventable hospital death in the United States; Whereas DVT and PE are a common complication faced by cancer patients, and survival rates are lower for individuals with cancer who also have blood clots; Whereas pregnancy increases the risk of DVT and PE, and that risk remains elevated for up to 3 months after giving birth; Whereas immobility, surgery, older age, and a family history of clotting and thrombophilia increase the risk of DVT and PE; Whereas DVT and PE contributes to up to $10,000,000,000 in incremental medical costs each year in the United States; and Whereas the establishment of March as Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month (2) recognizes the importance of raising awareness of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Awareness Month. Deep vein thrombosis is a condition caused by a blood clot in the deep veins of the body; pulmonary embolisms (i.e., where a blood clot breaks off and lodges in the lung) are a potentially life-threatening complication of this condition.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, as National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, as National Small Business Week Whereas a National Small Business Week Whereas there are more than 33,000,000 small businesses in the United States that support more than 62,000,000 jobs; Whereas small businesses play an integral role in building the economy of the United States; and Whereas April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week That the Senate (1) honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every community in the United States; (2) applauds the efforts and achievements of the owners of small businesses and their employees in every community of the United States; (3) recognizes that, in the face of significant challenges, the owners of small businesses have demonstrated incredible resilience; (4) supports the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, as National Small Business Week (5) acknowledges the importance of providing access to underserved small businesses; and (6) supports efforts (A) to hold Federal agencies accountable for fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer dollars; and (B) to create an environment that enables small businesses to grow and create jobs.

Summary: This resolution honors the contributions of small businesses in the United States and supports the designation of National Small Business Week.