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Designating the month of September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month.

Designating the month of September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month Whereas campus-related housing fires at colleges in Texas, Oregon, Illinois, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania, and other States have tragically cut short the lives of several young people; Whereas, since January 2000, at least 175 people, including students, parents, and children, have died in campus-related fires; Whereas approximately 87 percent of those deaths occurred in off-campus occupancies; Whereas a majority of college students in the United States live in off-campus occupancies; Whereas a number of fatal fires have occurred in buildings in which the occupants had compromised or deactivated the fire safety systems; Whereas automatic fire alarm systems and smoke alarms provide early warning of a fire that is necessary for occupants of a building and the fire department to take appropriate action; Whereas an automatic fire sprinkler system is a highly effective method of controlling or extinguishing a fire in its early stages, protecting the lives of the building occupants; Whereas many college students live in an off-campus occupancy, fraternity or sorority house, or residence hall that is not adequately protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system and an automatic fire alarm system or adequate smoke alarm; Whereas fire safety education is an effective method of reducing the occurrence of fires and the resulting loss of life and property damage; Whereas college students do not routinely receive effective fire safety education while in college; Whereas educating young people in the United States about the importance of fire safety is vital to help ensure that young people engage in fire-safe behavior during college and after college; and Whereas developing a generation of adults who practice fire safety may significantly reduce future loss of life: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the month of September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month (2) encourages administrators of institutions of higher education and municipalities across the United States (A) to provide educational programs about fire safety to all college students in September and throughout the school year; (B) to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on-campus and off-campus student housing; and (C) to ensure fire-safe living environments through (i) fire safety education; (ii) installation of fire suppression and detection systems and smoke alarms; and (iii) the development and enforcement of applicable codes relating to fire safety.

Summary: This resolution designates September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month.
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Whereas Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in the modern-day state of Gujarat, India, and October 2, 2019, represents the 150th anniversary of his birth; Whereas, following his admission as a lawyer to the bar in England, Mohandas Gandhi moved to South Africa, where he experienced state-sanctioned racial discrimination firsthand; Whereas that experience motivated Mohandas Gandhi to develop and teach the concept of satyagraha, truth-force, Whereas Mohandas Gandhi would spend nearly 20 years in South Africa using the principles of satyagraha to speak out and organize against the injustices of racial segregation; Whereas, in 1919, several years after his return to India, Mohandas Gandhi called for a campaign of satyagraha in response to British authorities issuing the Rowlatt Acts; Whereas Mohandas Gandhi began a decades-long movement of nonviolent dissent to gain self-rule for India, including campaigns to boycott British goods and develop the economic independence of India; Whereas Mohandas Gandhi persisted in his advocacy for self-rule for India despite multiple arrests; Whereas Mohandas Gandhi advocated for the rights of the lowest classes in India, whom he renamed the Harijans, children of God, Whereas the vision of Mohandas Gandhi for India was of a secular and pluralistic home for people of different religions and backgrounds; Whereas the followers of Mohandas Gandhi named him Mahatma, great soul Whereas the nonviolent dissent movement started by Mahatma Gandhi resulted in India gaining its independence from the British Empire; Whereas the principles of satyagraha inspired civil rights leaders and movements around the world, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in the United States; Whereas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said that the philosophy of nonviolent dissent of Mahatma Gandhi is the only morally and practically sound method open to oppressed people in their struggle for freedom Whereas the teachings and work of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., continue to inspire countless people worldwide: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi; (2) honors the accomplishments of Mahatma Gandhi and the impact of his philosophy of satyagraha, including its influence on civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and on the civil rights movement in the United States; (3) recognizes that the principles of nonviolent dissent in the face of injustice remain relevant and necessary today; and (4) continues to champion the principles of peaceful protest and nonviolent dissent advanced by Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Summary: This resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and honors his accomplishments and impact.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries. Whereas the first Rail Safety Week was held from September 24 through September 30, 2017, by the national education safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, the Department of Transportation, and other organizations; Whereas Rail Safety Week was launched to raise awareness about the need for increased education on how to be safe around highway-rail grade crossings and railroad tracks, and to highlight efforts to further reduce collisions, injuries, and fatalities; Whereas highway-rail grade crossing and trespassing accidents constituted approximately 96 percent of all rail related fatalities during 2018; Whereas since 2005, the number of public crossings has declined by 8 percent, while the number of gates at such crossings has increased by 26 percent; Whereas, in 2018, 51 percent of all grade crossing collisions and 64 percent of all fatal grade crossing collisions occurred at gated crossings; Whereas, in 2018, there were a total of 841 rail-related fatalities and 8,177 rail-related injuries in the United States; Whereas preliminary Federal statistics show that 2,216 highway-grade crossing crashes occurred during 2018, resulting in 263 persons killed and another 840 persons injured throughout the United States; Whereas trespassing incidents on railroad property resulted in 571 persons killed and another 479 injured across the Nation in 2018; Whereas many collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians could have been prevented by increased education, engineering, and enforcement; Whereas Operation Lifesaver, the foremost public information and education program on rail safety, administers a public education program about grade-crossing safety and prevention of trespassing; Whereas during Rail Safety Week, from September 22 through 28, 2019, and throughout the year, everyone is encouraged to observe added caution as motorists or pedestrians approach tracks or trains; Whereas, the United States and Canada will observe Rail Safety Week concurrently; and Whereas this important observance should lead to greater safety awareness and a reduction in highway-rail grade crossing crashes and pedestrian and railroad incidents: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the designation of Rail Safety Week; (2) expresses strong support for (A) the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week; and (B) efforts to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries; and (3) encourages the people of the United States (A) to participate in Rail Safety Week events and activities; and (B) to educate themselves and others on how to be safe around railroad tracks.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.
Recognizing November 15, 2019, as America Recycles Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that recycling promotes a healthy economy and responsible environmental stewardship.

Recognizing November 15, 2019, as America Recycles Day Whereas recycling is among the top actions that people in the United States can do to improve the environment and the economy of the United States; Whereas, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, in the United States, only 21.4 percent of recyclable waste is recycled; Whereas, in the United States, recycling is an industry valued at approximately $200,000,000,000; Whereas diverting 75 percent of waste in the United States from landfilling and incineration to recycling by 2030 would result in the creation of approximately 2,300,000 recycling jobs, nearly 2 times the number of recycling jobs that existed in the United States in 2008; Whereas the 2016 Recycling Economic Information Report by the Environmental Protection Agency found, using 2007 as a base year, that recycling and reuse activities (1) accounted for approximately 757,000 jobs, 0.52 percent of all jobs in the United States; (2) produced approximately $36,600,000,000 in wages, 0.62 percent of total wages paid in the United States; and (3) produced approximately $6,700,000,000 in tax revenue, 0.90 percent of total tax revenue in the United States; Whereas recycling conserves natural resources and fresh water; Whereas recycling prevents waste and discarded materials from ending up in oceans and waterways and harming water and wildlife; Whereas, in 2015, approximately 67,800,000 tons of municipal solid waste were recycled, in contrast with 137,700,000 tons of municipal solid waste that were landfilled; and Whereas, with respect to the 67,800,000 tons of municipal solid waste that were recycled, paper and paperboard accounted for 67 percent, metals accounted for 12 percent, and glass, plastic, and wood accounted for between 4 and 5 percent: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes November 15, 2019, as America Recycles Day (2) acknowledges that recycling benefits and strengthens the economy, environment, and communities of the United States; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to be cognizant of their environmental footprint and to incorporate additional recycling practices into their daily lives.

Summary: This resolution recognizes November 15, 2019, as America Recycles Day and encourages people to incorporate additional recycling practices into their daily lives.
Designating September 25, 2019, as National Lobster Day.

Designating September 25, 2019, 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, and many harvesters begin fishing as children and stay in the industry for their entire working lives; Whereas historical lore notes that lobster likely joined turkey on the table at the very first Thanksgiving feast in 1621, and it continues to be a mainstay during many other holiday traditions; Whereas responsible resource management practices beginning in the 1600s have created one of the most sustainable fisheries in the world; Whereas, throughout history, United States presidents have served lobster at their inaugural celebrations and state dinners with international leaders; Whereas lobster is an excellent, versatile source of lean protein that is low in saturated fat and high in vitamin B12; Whereas lobster is consistently being incorporated into trending recipes such as deviled eggs and burgers; Whereas the peak of the lobstering season in the United States occurs in the late summer; Whereas the growing reputation of the American lobster as a unique, high-quality, and healthy food has increased its consumption and driven demand internationally; Whereas the Unicode Consortium added a lobster to its emoji set in 2018 in recognition of the popularity of the species around the world; Whereas countless people in the United States enjoy lobster rolls to celebrate summer, from beaches to backyards and fine dining restaurants to lobster shacks; Whereas lobsters are inspiring childrens books and characters in television shows in the United States; 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; and Whereas lobster inspires festivals from Maine to California, where people come together to celebrate their love for the crustacean: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates September 25, 2019, 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, 2019, as National Lobster Day and encourages the observance of the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al. 

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al. Whereas, Senator Charles Schumer has been named as a defendant in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al. Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend Members of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Schumer in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al.

Summary: This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Schumer in the case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al.
Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans. Whereas the Romani people trace their ancestry to the Indian subcontinent; Whereas Roma have been a part of European immigration to the United States since the colonial period and particularly following the abolition of the enslavement of Roma in the historic Romanian principalities; Whereas Roma live across the world and throughout the United States; Whereas the Romani people have made distinct and important contributions in many fields, including agriculture, art, crafts, literature, medicine, military service, music, sports, and science; Whereas, on April 8, 1971, the First World Romani Congress met in London, bringing Roma together from across Europe and the United States with the goal of promoting transnational cooperation among Roma in combating social marginalization and building a positive future for Roma everywhere; Whereas April 8 is therefore celebrated globally as International Roma Day; Whereas Roma were victims of genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners, and an estimated 200,000 to 500,000 Romani people were killed by Nazis and their allies across Europe during World War II; Whereas, on the night of August 23, 1944, the so-called Gypsy Family Camp where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz-Birkenau was liquidated, and in a single night, between 4,200 and 4,300 Romani men, women, and children were killed in gas chambers; Whereas 2019 is the 75th anniversary of that tragic event; Whereas many countries are taking positive steps to remember and teach about the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners; and Whereas the United States Congress held its first hearing to examine the situation of Roma in 1994: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) remembers the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the Gypsy Family Camp (2) commends the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting remembrance of the Holocaust and educating about the genocide of Roma; (3) supports International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States as part of the larger Romani global diaspora; and (4) welcomes the Department of States participation in ceremonies and events celebrating International Roma Day and similar engagement by the United States Government.

Summary: This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the destruction of the "Gypsy Family Camp" where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz. The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma. The resolution also expresses support for&nbsp;International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States.
To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system; Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from the U.S. Department of Education for access to records of the Subcommittee's investigation; 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 evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion 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 Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by Federal or State governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system.

Summary: This resolution authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system to the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.
Expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

Expressing support for health and wellness coaches. Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers chronic diseases to be the public health challenge of the 21st century Whereas decades of research have linked lifestyle factors, such as inactivity, poor diet, tobacco smoking, and sustained stress, with increased risk for major illnesses and death; Whereas the costs associated with the treatment of many chronic diseases are high and often preventable; Whereas a health and wellness coach is a new type of healthcare worker who serves as a supportive mentor to motivate individuals to make positive health choices and move toward specific wellness goals; Whereas health and wellness coaches support clients in achieving good health (1) based on the goals of each client; and (2) in a manner consistent with the treatment plan recommended by a healthcare provider for the client; Whereas health and wellness coaches assist clients in making healthy lifestyle changes by encouraging them (1) to use insight; (2) to use personal strengths and resources; (3) to set goals; (4) to create action steps; and (5) to hold themselves accountable; Whereas health and wellness coaches play a vital role in improving individual wellness that complements, and does not replace, the work of healthcare professionals; and Whereas an increasing number of studies demonstrate how health and wellness coaches help (1) to improve individual health and wellness; and (2) to reduce healthcare costs: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate supports the efforts of the health and wellness coaches of the United States in their important work to improve the health and wellness of the people of the United States.

Summary: This resolution expresses support for the efforts of health and wellness coaches in their important work to improve the health and wellness of the American people.
Authorizing the printing of tributes and other related materials in honor of the late Senator Janet Kay Hagan.

Authorizing the printing of tributes and other related materials in honor of the late Senator Janet Kay Hagan. That there be printed as a Senate document a compilation of tributes and other related materials concerning the Honorable Janet Kay Hagan, late a Senator from the State of North Carolina.

Summary: This resolution authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a compilation of tributes and other related materials concerning the Honorable Janet Kay Hagan, late a Senator from North Carolina.