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Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue its limited military activities within Syria and that ending such activities at this time would embolden ISIS, Bashar al-Assad, Iran, and Russia and put our Kurdish allies in great jeopardy.

Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue its limited military activities within Syria and that ending such activities at this time would embolden ISIS, Bashar al-Assad, Iran, and Russia and put our Kurdish allies in great jeopardy. Whereas ISIS has been dealt a serious blow in Iraq and Syria and is substantially damaged but not yet defeated; Whereas the United States has a limited military presence in Syria with approximately 2,000 troops who serve as an insurance policy against future threats; Whereas a precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria will embolden radical jihadist groups in Syria and in the region; Whereas it is in the vital national interest of the United States to continue to support partners, such as the Kurds, in Syria and other locations in the Global War on Terror; Whereas a United States withdrawal will embolden the brutal dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad and bring more suffering to the people of Syria and the region; Whereas a precipitous withdrawal of United States Armed Forces from Syria could lead to the release of hundreds of foreign terrorists currently detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces; and Whereas it is in the national security interest of the United States to counter Irans and Russias influence in Syria and throughout the region: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) calls on the President to reconsider his decision to withdraw United States Armed Forces from Syria at this time; and (2) urges any future decision to withdraw United States Armed Forces from Syria to be the result of a robust interagency process and to be conditions-based.

Summary: Calls on the President to reconsider the decision to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from Syria and urges any future withdrawal decision to be based on a robust interagency process and on conditions in the region.
Designating September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Designating September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecologic cancers; Whereas ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths among women in the United States; Whereas, in 2018 in the United States, approximately 22,240 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed and 14,070 women will die of ovarian cancer; Whereas the mortality rate for ovarian cancer has not significantly decreased since the War on Cancer Whereas 1/4 1/2 Whereas, while the mammogram can detect breast cancer and the Pap smear can detect cervical cancer, there is no reliable early detection test for ovarian cancer; Whereas the lack of an early detection test means that approximately 80 percent of cases of ovarian cancer are detected at an advanced stage; Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian cancer, but approximately 20 percent of women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a hereditary predisposition to ovarian cancer, which places them at even higher risk; Whereas scientists and physicians have uncovered changes in the BRCA genes that some women inherit from their parents, which may make those women 30 times more likely to develop ovarian cancer; Whereas the family history of a woman has been found to play an important role in accurately assessing the risk of that woman of developing ovarian cancer and medical experts believe that family history should be taken into consideration during the annual well-woman visit of any woman; Whereas many experts in health prevention now recommend genetic testing for young women with a family history of breast and ovarian cancer; Whereas women who know that they are at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer may undertake prophylactic measures to help reduce the risk of developing those diseases; Whereas, as of 2018, the Society of Gynecologic Oncology recommends that all women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer receive counseling and genetic testing; Whereas many people are unaware that the symptoms of ovarian cancer often include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, urinary symptoms, and several other symptoms that are easily confused with other diseases; Whereas awareness of the symptoms of ovarian cancer by women and health care providers can lead to a quicker diagnosis; Whereas, in June 2007, the first national consensus statement on ovarian cancer symptoms was developed to provide consistency in describing symptoms to make it easier for women to learn and remember those symptoms; and Whereas, each year during the month of September, the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance and community partners hold a number of events to increase public awareness of ovarian cancer: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month (2) supports the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Summary: Designates September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for its goals and ideals.
Honoring the life of Admiral James A. Lyons.

Honoring the life of Admiral James A. Lyons. Whereas James A. Lyons, Admiral (Ret.), known to many as Ace Whereas Admiral Lyons served in the United States Merchant Marine before attending the United States Naval Academy where he played football and graduated in 1952; Whereas Admiral Lyons participated in multiple deployments in response to international crises, including a tour on the U.S.S. Salem during the Suez Crisis and the U.S.S. Miller which supported the landings of United States Marines in Lebanon; Whereas Admiral Lyons served as the Commander of the United States Navy Second Fleet and NATO Striking Force Atlantic at the peak of the Cold War, providing critical leadership in combating Soviet global influence; Whereas Admiral Lyons served as the Commander-in-Chief of the United States Pacific Fleet and the senior military representative of the United States to the United Nations; Whereas Admiral Lyons provided steady leadership in times of crisis; Whereas Admiral Lyons served with great distinction, earning the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Humanitarian Service Medal, and many other decorations and awards; Whereas Admiral Lyons received the Legion dHonneur (rank of Officer) from France and the Order of National Security Merit (Tongil Medal) from the Republic of Korea; Whereas Admiral Lyons was instrumental in bringing together nongovernmental humanitarian organizations, such as Project Hope, with the Navy to provide medical personnel to the hospital ships USNS Mercy and USNS Comfort, which travel the globe providing humanitarian assistance to impoverished and war-torn nations, as well as countries impacted by natural disasters; Whereas Admiral Lyons commitment to country and humanitarian purposes reflected great credit upon himself and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Navy; and Whereas, as we bid fair winds and following seas to Admiral Lyons, it is appropriate that he be remembered as exemplifying the trademark characteristics exhibited by great leaders: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of Admiral James A. Lyons; (2) extends heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of Admiral James A. Lyons for his death; (3) honors and, on behalf of the United States, expresses deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of Admiral James A. Lyons to the United States; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Admiral James A. Lyons.

Summary: Notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of Admiral James A. Lyons. Honors and expresses deep appreciation for the outstanding and important service of Admiral James A. Lyons to the United States.
Recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.

Recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup. Whereas 2018 marks the 29th anniversary of the first Tribal Canoe Journey, held in Seattle, Washington; Whereas the Puyallup Tribe of Indians is hosting the Tribal Canoe Journey for a second time with the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup; Whereas, in 2018, more than 100 Tribal canoes, representing more than 60 Tribal Nations from across the United States and Canada, will travel along the Pacific Ocean, the Salish Sea, and the Puget Sound to arrive at the shores of the territory of the Puyallup Tribe; Whereas the theme of the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup is Honoring our Medicine Whereas the Tribal Canoe Journey is a celebration of the resilient culture and way of life of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and Tribal Nations across the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey; (2) acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest; and (3) congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.

Summary: Recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey. Acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest. Congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.
Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2018, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day, and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2018, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day Whereas there are approximately 2,000,000 retirees of the Armed Forces of the United States who have earned their retirement through career service, a service-connected disability, or both; Whereas military retirees show an unrivaled dedication to service, having faithfully served their country and dedicated much of their lives knowing that at any moment they could be sent anywhere in the world and possibly asked to make the ultimate sacrifice to protect and defend the national security of the United States; Whereas military retirees, through their perseverance and dedication (1) have proven to be leaders who are resilient, focused, disciplined, well-trained, and well-educated; and (2) bring the best qualities of citizenship in the United States to lifelong service within their national and local communities as dependable, responsible citizens and neighbors; Whereas the qualities of a military retiree often result in positive contributions to (1) the civilian workforce, as experienced and knowledgeable employees; (2) local educational institutions, as teachers, counselors, and coaches; (3) local government, as elected public servants; and (4) communities, as dedicated and effective volunteers; Whereas the dedication and focus of military retirees helps strengthen and stabilize local communities; and Whereas the contributions of military retirees to their communities are the manifestation of the desire of the retirees to continue their selfless acts of volunteering and their lifelong service to the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates April 18, 2018, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day (2) encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States through appropriate ceremonies and other activities.

Summary: Designates April 18, 2018, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day.
Designating October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day.

Designating October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day Whereas, on August 29, 1972, the Senate passed a joint resolution authorizing and requesting President Richard Nixon to designate October 6, 1972, as National Coaches Day; Whereas, on September 19, 1972, President Richard Nixon issued Proclamation 4157, which (1) recognized that the athletic talent of men and women across the United States could not have grown without the leadership and encouragement of those people who coached them at every stage of development and progression; and (2) proclaimed October 6, 1972, as National Coaches Day; Whereas there are an estimated 20,000,000 coaches in the United States, including youth, junior high, travel, high school, college, and professional coaches; Whereas 3 out of every 4 families in the United States with school-aged children have at least 1 child playing an organized sport, totalling approximately 45,000,000 children in the United States that play an organized sport; Whereas in high school, an estimated 55 percent of students play a sport and need the support of a coach; Whereas coaches represent stability, consistency, and direction in the lives of many athletes, despite the lives of coaches being fast-paced and high-stress; Whereas the marriages, families, and personal health of coaches are often affected by the personal sacrifices made by coaches for the profession; Whereas spouses and partners of coaches play a unique and supportive role in the lives of coaches; Whereas a coach needs continuing support, encouragement, and resources to succeed both as a coach and at home; Whereas coaches represent a source of strength and hope in the lives of millions of young athletes; Whereas a coach is sometimes the only adult present in the life of a young athlete; Whereas a coach is a friend, a counselor, a mentor, and an advocate that helps demonstrate to athletes teamwork, discipline, and a healthy attitude toward competition; and Whereas the designation of October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day will raise public awareness about the important and significant role that coaches play in the lives of millions of people in the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the positive impact that coaches have on communities and players; (2) designates October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: Designates October 6, 2018, as National Coaches Day.
Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Expressing support for the designation of September 2018 as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month Whereas sickle cell disease (referred to in this preamble as SCD Whereas SCD causes the rapid destruction of sickle cells, which results in multiple medical complications, including anemia, jaundice, gallstones, strokes, restricted blood flow, damaged tissue in the liver, spleen, and kidneys, and death; Whereas SCD causes episodes of considerable pain in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen of an individual; Whereas SCD affects an estimated 100,000 individuals in the United States; Whereas approximately 1,000 babies are born with SCD each year in the United States, with the disease occurring in approximately 1 in 365 newborn African-American infants and 1 in 16,300 newborn Hispanic-American infants, and is found in individuals of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Indian origin; Whereas more than 3,000,000 individuals in the United States have the sickle cell trait and 1 in 13 African-Americans carries the trait; Whereas there is a 1 in 4 chance that a child born to parents who both have the sickle cell trait will have the disease; Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with SCD is often severely limited; Whereas, while hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (commonly known as HSCT Whereas September 2018 has been designated as Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month in order to educate communities across the United States about SCD, including early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to SCD, complications from SCD, and conditions related to SCD: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to hold appropriate programs, events, and activities during Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month to raise public awareness of preventative care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease, complications from sickle cell disease, and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Summary: Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.) Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.
To authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence in United States v. Mariia Butina (D.D.C.).

To authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence in United States v. Mariia Butina Whereas, the prosecution and the defendant in United States v. Mariia Butina 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 can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that documents, papers, and records 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 the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the parties in United States v. Mariia Butina

Summary: Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the parties in United States v. Mariia Butina, under appropriate security procedures, copies of the transcript of the interview of the defendant taken by the committee.
Designating October 8, 2018, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

Designating October 8, 2018, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, and resilient technologies being sold for stationary and backup power, zero-emission light duty motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehicles, and portable power; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; and Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate designates October 8, 2018, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day

Summary: Designates October 8, 2018, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.
To authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (D.D.C.)

To authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. Whereas, the prosecution in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. Select Committee on Intelligence 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 can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, when it appears that documents, papers, and records 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 the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr.

Summary: Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the prosecution in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr., under appropriate security procedures, a copy of the transcript of the committee's interview of W. Samuel Patten and exhibits referenced in the interview.