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Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States and the impact that small business owners have on their communities.

Supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week Whereas 2019 marks the 56th anniversary of National Small Business Week Whereas, for more than half a century, every President has proclaimed a week celebrating the significance of small businesses across the United States; Whereas there are more than 30,200,000 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses in the United States (1) employ nearly 1/2 (2) constitute 99.9 percent of all employers in the United States; (3) produce 1/3 (4) account for nearly 1/2 (5) employ veterans, with veterans constituting 8.3 percent of all small business owners in the United States; and (6) are becoming more diverse, with women-owned and minority-owned firms leading small business startups; Whereas, on July 30, 1953, Congress created the Small Business Administration to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the small business community; Whereas 2 of every 3 new jobs are created by small businesses; and Whereas the President designated the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) supports the designation of the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week (2) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of the small business owners of the United States; (3) understands the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained, entrepreneurial success; (4) celebrates the invaluable contributions small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy; and (5) supports increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity small businesses bring to their local communities.

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of the week of May 5-May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week.
Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the members of the conference to include the provisions contained in section 2906 of the Senate bill (relating to replenishment of certain military construction funds).

Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the members of the conference to include the provisions contained in section 2906 of the Senate bill (relating to replenishment of certain military construction funds). That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 be instructed to insist upon the provisions contained in section 2906 of the Senate bill (relating to replenishment of certain military construction funds).

Summary: This resolution instructs Senate conferees on the conference committee for S. 1790 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020) to insist upon provisions that make amounts available for replenishment of military construction funds that were used for certain projects along the southern border.
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis, and for other purposes.

Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis, and for other purposes. Whereas, on November 4, 1979, 66 United States diplomats, military personnel, and civilians were taken hostage from the United States Embassy in Tehran by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in what became known as the Iran Hostage Crisis; Whereas 13 of the 66 American hostages were released by November 20, 1979; Whereas 8 members of the United States Armed Forces died in an attempt to rescue the hostages on April 25, 1980; Whereas another American hostage was released on July 11, 1980, after 250 days in captivity; Whereas, after 444 days in captivity, the remaining 52 hostages were released on January 20, 1981, with the signing of the Algiers Accords; Whereas the Iran Hostages were subjected to mock executions and other forms of physical and emotional torture at the hands of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; Whereas the Iran Hostages and their families still suffer from the events of the Iran Hostage Crisis; Whereas the Algiers Accords prevented the Iran Hostages from taking legal action to pursue compensation from the Islamic Republic of Iran for their time in captivity; Whereas many of the Iran Hostages and their families finally became eligible to receive compensation through the enactment in 2015 of the Justice for United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Act ( 34 U.S.C. 20144 Whereas, 40 years after its founding, the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to promulgate a culture of fear, oppression, and violence as one of the leading state sponsors of terrorism: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis; (2) honors the suffering of the Iran Hostages and their families during the Iran Hostage Crisis, as well as the sacrifices made by those who attempted to rescue the hostages; and (3) supports the designation of a national day of remembrance on November 4, 2019, for the Iran Hostage Crisis. December 17, 2019 Reported without amendment

Summary: This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis. The resolution also honors the suffering of the hostages and sacrifices of those who attempted to rescue them.
Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 316 of the Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam). 

Instructing the managers on the part of the Senate on the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) to insist upon the provisions contained in section 316 of the Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam). That the managers on the part of the Senate at the conference on the disagreeing votes of the two Houses on the House amendment to the bill S. 1790 (116th Congress) are instructed to insist upon the provisions of section 316 of the Senate bill (relating to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam).

Summary: This resolution instructs Senate conferees on the conference committee for S. 1790 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020) to insist upon the provisions in the bill that relate to a prohibition on the use of perfluoroalkyl substances and polyfluoroalkyl substances for land-based applications of firefighting foam.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as Public Schools Week. 

Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as Public Schools Week Whereas public education is a significant institution in a 21st-century democracy; Whereas the public schools in the United States are where students come to be educated about the values and beliefs that hold the people of the United States together as a nation; Whereas public schools prepare young people of the United States to contribute to the society, economy, and citizenry of the country; Whereas 90 percent of children in the United States attend public schools; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should prioritize support for strengthening the public schools of the United States and empower superintendents, principals, and other school leaders to implement, manage, and lead school districts and schools in partnership with educators, parents, and other local education stakeholders; Whereas local, State, and Federal lawmakers should support services and programs such as counseling, extracurricular activities, and mental health supports that are critical to help students engage in learning; Whereas public schools should foster inclusive, safe, and high-quality environments where children can learn to think critically, problem solve, and build relationships; Whereas public schools should provide an environment in which all students can have the opportunity to succeed beginning in their earliest years, regardless of who they are or where they live; Whereas Congress should support efforts to advance equal opportunity and excellence in public education and to implement continuous improvement and evidence-based practices; Whereas every child should receive an education that helps the child reach the childs full potential and to attend schools that offer a high-quality educational experience; Whereas Federal funding, in addition to local and State funds, supports the access of students to inviting classrooms, well-prepared educators, and services to support healthy students, such as nutrition and after school programs; Whereas teachers, paraprofessionals, and principals should provide a well-rounded education and strive to create joy in learning; Whereas superintendents, principals, other school leaders, teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents make public schools vital components of communities and are working hard to improve educational outcomes for children across the country; and Whereas the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, would be an appropriate period to designate as Public Schools Week That the Senate supports the designation of the week of March 25 through March 29, 2019, as Public Schools Week

Summary: This resolution supports the designation of the week of March 25-March 29, 2019, as Public Schools Week.
Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage and the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States.

Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage and the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States. Whereas Israeli-Americans are a vibrant immigrant community contributing to the diversity of the United States; Whereas Israeli-Americans, including those on college campuses in the United States, have been subject to forms of discrimination and desire to connect with their culture and celebrate their heritage free from bigotry and bias; Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, and Israeli-Americans contribute invaluable skills that promote the economy and protect the national security of the United States; Whereas the contributions of Israeli-Americans in the fields of astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, aerospace engineering, biotech, agriculture, and Internet technologies have been invaluable to the United States; Whereas Israeli-Americans have helped to form a strong bond between the people of the United States and the people of Israel, reinforcing the shared values and interests between the two countries; and Whereas countless Israeli-Americans have enriched the society of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States; and (2) condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of the Israeli-American community.

Summary: The resolution affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States and condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of such community.
Designating October 26, 2019, as the Day of the Deployed.

Designating October 26, 2019, as the Day of the Deployed Whereas more than 2,100,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to more than 150 countries in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,000,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force, which is comprised of the regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas the United States remains committed to providing the fullest possible accounting for personnel missing from past conflicts ranging from World War II through current day conflicts; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas the United States remains committed to easing the transition from deployment abroad to service at home for members of the Armed Forces and the families of the members; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate has designated October 26 as the Day of the Deployed That the Senate (1) designates October 26, 2019, as the Day of the Deployed (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Summary: This resolution designates October 26, 2019, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the armed forces and their families.
Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.

Informing the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled. That the Secretary inform the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled and that the Senate is ready to proceed to business.

Summary: This resolution informs the House of Representatives that a quorum of the Senate is assembled.
Calling for the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.

Calling for the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Whereas members of Antifa, because they believe that free speech is equivalent to violence, have used threats of violence in the pursuit of suppressing opposing political ideologies; Whereas Antifa represents opposition to the democratic ideals of peaceful assembly and free speech for all; Whereas members of Antifa have physically assaulted journalists and other individuals during protests and riots in Berkeley, California; Whereas in February of 2018, journalist Andy Ngo was intimidated and threatened with violence by protestors affiliated with Antifa; Whereas, on June 29, 2019, while covering demonstrations in Portland, Oregon, journalist Andy Ngo was physically attacked by protestors affiliated with Antifa; Whereas employees of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (referred to in this preamble as ICE Whereas according to the Wall Street Journal, an ICE officer was followed by left wing activists and confronted when he went to pick up his daughter from summer camp had his name and photo plastered on flyers outside his home accusing him of being part of the Gestapo Whereas the ICE office in southwest Portland, Oregon, was shut down for days due to threats and occupation by Antifa members; Whereas Rose City Antifa, an Antifa group founded in 2007 in Portland, Oregon, explicitly rejects the authority of law enforcement officers in the United States, and Federal, State, and local governments, to protect free speech and stop acts of violence; Whereas Rose City Antifa rejects the civil treatment of individuals the group labels as fascists, stating: We cant just argue against them; we have to prevent them from organizing by any means necessary.; and Whereas there is no place for violence in the discourse between people in the United States, or in any civil society, because the United States is a place where there is a diversity of ideas and opinions: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) calls for the groups and organizations across the country who act under the banner of Antifa to be designated as domestic terrorist organizations; (2) unequivocally condemns the violent actions of Antifa groups as unacceptable acts for anyone in the United States; (3) expresses the need for the peaceful communication of varied ideas in the United States; (4) urges any group or organizations in the United States to voice its opinions without using violence or threatening the health, safety, or well-being of any other persons, groups, or law enforcement officers in the United States; and (5) calls upon the Federal Government to redouble its efforts, using all available and appropriate tools, to combat the spread of all forms of domestic terrorism, including White supremacist terrorism.

Summary: This resolution calls for the groups and organizations acting under the banner of Antifa to be designated as domestic terrorist organizations.
Recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action. 

Recognizing 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action. Whereas salmon are a vital resource, providing communities with cultural and social value, food security, and economic opportunity; Whereas salmon are critically important to marine and aquatic ecosystems and indicators of the health of rivers and oceans that people, fish, and wildlife depend on; Whereas salmon can be vulnerable to impacts from human interference, including development pressures and climate change; Whereas drawing on science, Indigenous knowledge, and the experience of fishers, policy makers, resource managers, and others is essential to conserve salmon; Whereas people from all walks of life can learn about the value of salmon and support salmon conservation; and Whereas salmon migrations span national boundaries, and collaborating and sharing knowledge across borders is critical to sustaining salmon stocks: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate recognizes 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future.

Summary: This resolution recognizes 2019 as the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future.
SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Resolution

Establishing the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program for the placement in offices of Senators of children, spouses, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who are hostile casualties or who have died from a training-related injury. 1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Resolution 2. Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program (a) Definitions In this section (1) the term eligible individual (2) the terms hostile casualty training-related injury (3) the term Program (b) Establishment There is established in the Senate the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, under which an eligible individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Senator. (c) Direction of Program The Program shall be carried out under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate. (d) Placement in District of Columbia office or a State office An individual may serve a fellowship under the Program at the office of a Senator in the District of Columbia or an office of the Senator in the State the Senator represents. (e) Regulations The Program shall be carried out in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate.

Summary: SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Resolution This resolution establishes in the Senate the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program under which certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces who is a hostile casualty or died from a training-related injury may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Senator.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. 

Supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day. Whereas the Take Our Daughters To Work program was created in New York City as a response to research that showed that, by the 8th grade, many girls were dropping out of school, had low self-esteem, and lacked confidence; Whereas, in 2003, the name of the program was changed to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Whereas, in 2019, the mission of the program, to develop innovative strategies that empower girls and boys to overcome societal barriers to reach their full potential Whereas the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, a nonprofit organization, has grown to be one of the largest public awareness campaigns, with more than 40,000,000 participants annually in more than 3,500,000 organizations and workplaces representing each State; Whereas, in 2007, the Take Our Daughters To Work program transitioned to Elizabeth City, North Carolina, became known as the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation, and received national recognition for its dedication to future generations; Whereas, every year, mayors, Governors, and other private and public officials sign proclamations and lend support to Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day; Whereas the fame of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program has spread overseas, with requests and inquiries being made from around the world on how to operate the program; Whereas 2019 marks the 26th anniversary of the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work program; Whereas Take Our Daughters And Sons to Work Day will be observed on Thursday, April 25, 2019; and Whereas, by offering opportunities for children to experience activities and events, Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day is intended to continue helping millions of girls and boys on an annual basis to examine their opportunities and strive to reach their fullest potential: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) recognizes the goals of introducing daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day for (A) the ongoing contributions that the participants make to education; and (B) the vital role that the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

Summary: This resolution (1) recognizes the goals of introducing daughters and sons to the workplace, and (2) commends participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.
Recognizing September 24, 2019, as National Voter Registration Day.

Recognizing September 24, 2019, as National Voter Registration Day That the Senate (1) recognizes September 24, 2019, as National Voter Registration Day (2) encourages each voting-eligible citizen of the United States (A) to register to vote; (B) to verify with the appropriate State or local election official that the name, address, and other personal information on record is current; and (C) to go to the polls on election day and vote if the voting-eligible citizen would like to do so.

Summary: This resolution recognizes September 24, 2019, as National Voter Registration Day and encourages those eligible to vote to register, verify their personal information on record with local election officials, and vote.