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Designating the week of April 23 through April 29, 2023, as National Water Week.

Designating the week of April 23 through April 29, 2023, as National Water Week Whereas each community in the United States, both large and small, and urban, rural, and Tribal, deserves to have access to affordable, safe, and clean drinking water, sanitation, and other critical water infrastructure; Whereas more than 2,000,000 people in the United States lack access to running water, indoor plumbing, or wastewater services; Whereas small, rural, and disadvantaged community water systems struggle to make needed investments while keeping rates affordable; Whereas Federal investment in core drinking water, wastewater, stormwater capture, sustainable desalination, and water recycling programs allow local utilities and the customers of those local utilities to have the resources to affordably improve in water reliability and meet Federal regulatory obligations; Whereas source control is a critical first step to reducing emerging contaminants from entering water systems and the environment, along with advancing the state of the science on the risks of those contaminants, which is essential to protect public health; Whereas water infrastructure projects often rely on specific products and technologies, and substitutions may not be readily available, so it is critical to consider the realities unique to the water sector, and the near-term challenges that water infrastructure projects face; Whereas countless disadvantaged communities in the United States struggle to make needed investments in critical water infrastructure while simultaneously keeping rates affordable; Whereas water research helps solve some of the most pressing challenges for the water sector, such as (1) aging infrastructure; (2) emerging contaminants; (3) resiliency to extreme weather; (4) drought and water scarcity; and (5) significant shifts in population; Whereas research and development aimed at finding cost-effective solutions to the most pressing challenges for the water sector (1) create more resilient and effective water systems; (2) create new jobs and support thriving communities nationwide; and (3) result in improved public health and safety and promote equitable solutions throughout the United States; and Whereas Congress and the executive branch should assist water utilities to ensure that those communities can continue to fulfill their core mission of protecting public health and the environment while supporting local economic growth by addressing challenges related to (1) managing aging water infrastructure, and escalating operation and maintenance costs, supply chain disruptions, and workforce shortages; (2) addressing growing water quality impairments and regulations from emerging contaminants and nutrients; and (3) ensuring proper climate adaptation, system resiliency, and security measures are in place: Now, therefore, be it That Congress hereby designates the week of April 23 through April 29, 2023, as National Water Week

Summary: This resolution designates the week of April 23-April 29, 2023, as National Water Week.
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as National 4H Week.

Expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as National 4H Week Whereas 4H is the largest youth development organization in the United States, supporting nearly 6,000,000 young people across the country; Whereas 4H helps young people become confident, independent, resilient, and compassionate leaders; Whereas 4H is delivered by the Cooperative Extension System, a community of more than 110 land-grant universities across the United States that provides experiences for young people to learn through hands-on projects in the important areas of health, science, agriculture, and civic engagement; Whereas the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the Department of Agriculture serves as the Federal partner of 4H in collaboration with land-grant universities, the Cooperative Extension System, and the National 4H Council; Whereas National 4H Week showcases the incredible ways that 4H provides opportunities for all young people and highlights the remarkable members of 4H in all 50 States and across the globe who work each day to make a positive impact on other individuals; Whereas the 4H network of nearly 600,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive mentoring to all members of 4H, helping members to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries; and Whereas members of 4H will celebrate National 4H Week That the Senate (1) supports the designation of October 1 through 7, 2023, as National 4H Week (2) recognizes the important role of 4H in youth development and education; and (3) encourages all citizens to recognize 4H for the significant impact the organization and members have made and continue to make by empowering young people with the skills needed to lead for a lifetime.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as National 4&#8211;H Week and recognizes the important role of 4&#8211;H in youth development and education.
Designating March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.

Designating March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day Whereas it is essential for youth to learn and practice the art of communicating with and without technology; Whereas speech and debate education offers students myriad forms of public speaking through which students may develop talent and exercise unique voice and character; Whereas speech and debate education gives students the 21st century skills of communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration; Whereas critical analysis and effective communication allow important ideas, texts, and philosophies the opportunity to flourish; Whereas personal, professional, and civic interactions are enhanced by the ability of the participants in those interactions to listen, concur, question, and dissent with reason and compassion; Whereas students who participate in speech and debate have chosen a challenging activity that requires regular practice, dedication, and hard work; Whereas teachers and coaches of speech and debate devote in-school, afterschool, and weekend hours to equip students with life-changing skills and opportunities; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the lifelong impact of providing people of the United States with the confidence and preparation to both discern and share views; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day acknowledges that most achievements, celebrations, commemorations, and pivotal moments in modern history begin, end, or are crystallized with public address; Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day recognizes that learning to research, construct, and present an argument is integral to personal advocacy, social movements, and the making of public policy; Whereas the National Speech & Debate Association, in conjunction with national and local partners, honors and celebrates the importance of speech and debate through National Speech and Debate Education Day; and Whereas National Speech and Debate Education Day emphasizes the importance of speech and debate education and the integration of speech and debate education across grade levels and disciplines: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day (2) strongly affirms the purposes of National Speech and Debate Education Day; and (3) encourages educational institutions, businesses, community and civic associations, and all people of the United States to celebrate and promote National Speech and Debate Education Day.

Summary: This resolution designates March 3, 2023, as National Speech and Debate Education Day.
Amending rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to include amendments of the House of Representatives in the requirements for identifying spending items, and for other purposes.

Amending rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to include amendments of the House of Representatives in the requirements for identifying spending items, and for other purposes. That rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended (1) in paragraph 2(a) (A) in the matter preceding clause (1) (i) by striking Senate (ii) by inserting or a message from the House of Representatives by committee (B) in clause (1) (i) by striking or joint resolution , joint resolution, or message (ii) by striking Senator Member of Congress (2) in paragraph 3(a)(1), by striking Senator Member of Congress (3) in paragraph 5(a), by striking Senator Member of Congress (4) in paragraph 7, by striking or conference report conference report, or message from the House

Summary: This resolution includes bills, joint resolutions, and messages from the House of Representatives within the scope of a point of order that prohibits the Senate from considering legislation unless each congressionally directed spending item (i.e., earmark), limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit in the legislation has been publicly identified. Currently, the point of order only applies to Senate bills or joint resolutions that are not reported by committee.
Designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week.

Designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week Whereas the last Sunday in September (1) is designated as Gold Star Mothers Day (2) was first designated as Gold Star Mothers Day Joint Resolution designating the last Sunday in September as Gold Star Mother's Day Whereas there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the United States; Whereas a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed Forces; Whereas the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; Whereas the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice and work diligently for the good of the United States; and Whereas the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States; and (B) the families of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Gold Star Families Remembrance Week by (A) performing acts of service and good will in their communities; and (B) celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Summary: This resolution designates the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.
Designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week.

Designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week Whereas, across the United States, clean and readily abundant forms of energy are powering more homes and businesses than ever before; Whereas clean energy generation is readily available from zero- and low-emissions sources; Whereas the clean energy sector is a growing part of the economy and has been a key driver of economic growth in the United States in recent years; Whereas technological innovation can further reduce costs, enhance reliability, and increase deployment of clean energy sources; Whereas the report of the Department of Energy entitled United States Energy & Employment Report 2023 Whereas the scaling of affordable and exportable clean energy is essential to reducing global emissions; Whereas clean energy jobs contribute to the growth of local economies; and Whereas innovative clean energy solutions and clean energy jobs are part of the energy future of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week (2) encourages individuals and organizations across the United States to support commonsense solutions that address the economic, environmental, and energy needs of the United States in the 21st century; (3) encourages the Federal Government, States, municipalities, and individuals to invest in affordable, clean, and low-emitting energy technologies; (4) supports reliable and affordable energy for the people of the United States; and (5) recognizes the role of entrepreneurs and small businesses in ensuring the leadership of the United States in the global energy marketplace and in supporting low-cost, clean, and reliable energy in the United States.

Summary: This resolution designates the week of September 25-29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week.
Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023.

Honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023. Whereas, on March 27, 2023, a mass shooting that claimed the lives of 6 teachers and students took place at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee; Whereas these victims included 9-year-old students, Evelyn Dieckhaus, William Kinney, and Hallie Scruggs, head of the school Dr. Katherine Koonce, custodian Mike Hill, and substitute teacher Cynthia Peak; Whereas the people of Tennessee and the United States continue to pray for the individuals who were affected by this unspeakable evil; Whereas the Nashville community has shown strength, compassion, and unity; and Whereas officers of the Nashville Police Department and other first responders demonstrated incredible bravery preventing the loss of additional life: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) honors the memories of the victims of the senseless and cowardly attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023, and offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the families, loved ones, friends, and church family of the victims; (2) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Covenant School community, the City of Nashville, and the State of Tennessee; (3) expresses deep gratitude to the first responders, including police officers, emergency medical personnel, fire department officials, and local, State, and Federal agents and officers, including Nashville Police Chief John Drake, whose incredible bravery prevented the loss of additional life; and (4) applauds the heroism displayed by the officers, including officers Rex Engelbert and Michael Collazo, who willingly ran toward danger, putting their lives on the line to save others.

Summary: This resolution honors the memories of the victims of the attack at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023. The resolution offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims and expresses gratitude to the first responders.
Designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week.

Designating the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week Whereas farmers markets accounted for $1,700,000,000 in income for farmers of the United States in 2020, demonstrating the crucial role of farmers markets in local economies; Whereas, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service of the Department of Agriculture, the number of farmers markets in the United States rose from 1,755 in 1994 to 8,771 in 2019, an average growth of nearly 7 percent per year; Whereas farmers markets serve as significant educational sites and as bridges between urban and rural communities, contributing to a better public understanding of farming and ranching; Whereas the adoption of more sustainable farming practices is closely associated with farmer-to-consumer interactions facilitated by farmers markets; Whereas farmers markets and direct marketing farmers help improve the health and wellness of low-income people in the United States who receive Federal nutrition benefits; and Whereas National Farmers Market Week is a time to recognize the unique and indispensable role farmers markets play in supporting food access, bolstering local economies, promoting healthy communities, and fostering sustainable farming: Now, therefore be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of August 6 through August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week (2) recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States, from farmers and food producers to consumers.

Summary: This resolution designates August 6-August 12, 2023, as National Farmers Market Week. The resolution also recognizes the vital role that farmers markets play in bringing communities together and in supporting the livelihoods of millions of people in the United States.
Recognizing the Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis on its 150th Anniversary.

Recognizing the Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis on its 150th Anniversary. Whereas, in 1839, Saint Jeanne Jugan brought a blind, paralyzed woman in from the cold and placed the woman in Saint Jeanne Jugan's own bed; Whereas, in 1841, the family Whereas Saint Jeanne Jugan and the other caregivers Whereas Saint Jeanne Jugan was elected Mother Superior of the Little Sisters of the Poor; Whereas the Little Sisters of the Poor Whereas Pope Pius XI recognized the Little Sisters of the Poor as a Pontifical Institute on July 9, 1854; Whereas Pope Leo XIII approved of the Constitutions of the Little Sisters of the Poor on March 1, 1879, when there were 2,400 Little Sisters of the Poor in 9 countries; Whereas the congregation spread across Europe and North Africa before coming to the United States; Whereas, in February of 1873, the Little Sisters of the Poor came to Indianapolis, Indiana, and opened a small home on Kentucky Avenue; Whereas, in the spring of 1878, the Little Sisters of the Poor received a permit to construct a new building to support the large demand for their assistance; Whereas the cornerstone for the new home of the Little Sisters of the Poor was completed in 1878, and Bishop Silas Francis Marean Chatard dedicated the building in 1879; and Whereas the Little Sisters of the Poor have provided food, shelter, and medical care to the Indianapolis, Indiana, community since 1873: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) the Little Sisters of the Poor should be commended for its philanthropy, the care it provides for the aging poor, and its dedication to the care of those in need, all of which have been vital to the health and well-being of the at-risk community in Indiana; (2) the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor continues to enrich the United States and the world through (A) dedication to the health and wellness of those who are unable to provide for themselves; and (B) service to the community; and (3) the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor should be recognized, emulated, and celebrated, especially during February 2023, which marks 150 years of service to the Indianapolis, Indiana, community by the Little Sisters of the Poor.

Summary: This resolution recognizes the Little Sisters of the Poor of Indianapolis on its 150th Anniversary for its philanthropic work and service to the community.
To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly.

To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly Whereas, in the case of United States v. Kelly 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, is authorized to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Kelly 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretarys office, 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, to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States v. Kelly, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.
Designating February 1, 2023, as Blue Star Mothers Day.

Designating February 1, 2023, as Blue Star Mothers Day Whereas, on January 22, 1942, in the midst of the Second World War, Army Captain George Maines ran an advertisement in the Flint News-Advertiser calling for mothers of members of the Armed Forces to meet; Whereas, on February 1, 1942, 300 mothers of members of the Armed Forces held their first meeting at the Durant Hotel in Flint, Michigan, and February 1, 2023, is the 81st anniversary of that meeting; Whereas, on July 14, 1960, the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., received its charter from Congress; Whereas Blue Star Mothers make enormous sacrifices while their sons and daughters are providing for the defense of the United States; Whereas Blue Star Mothers pack and ship thousands of care packages every year to members of the Armed Forces deployed overseas, volunteer to help homeless veterans, provide support for wounded warriors, visit with hospitalized veterans, honor fallen heroes during funeral services, and offer a compassionate community for the mothers of men and women of the Armed Forces serving in harms way; Whereas Blue Star Mothers promote the values of the United States, demonstrate a patriotic spirit, and advance a national sense of pride and appreciation for the men and women of the Armed Forces; and Whereas there are more than 200 chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., throughout the United States representing thousands of military families: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates February 1, 2023, as Blue Star Mothers Day (2) honors and recognizes (A) the contributions of the members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.; and (B) the important role Blue Star Mothers play in supporting each other and members and veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the United States (A) to observe Blue Star Mothers Day; and (B) to support the work of local chapters of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.

Summary: This resolution designates February 1, 2023, as Blue Star Mother's Day and honors the contributions of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.