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Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States. Whereas tens of thousands of pages of documents relating to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States remain classified by the Federal Government; Whereas the contents of these documents are necessary for a full public understanding of the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the decision to maintain the classified status of many of these documents prevents the people of the United States from having access to information about the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, including the involvement of certain foreign governments in the attacks; and Whereas the people of the United States and the families of the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks deserve full and public disclosure of the events surrounding the attacks: Now, therefore, be it That it is the sense of the Senate that (1) documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible; and (2) the survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States deserve answers about the events and circumstances surrounding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Summary: Resolves that documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible so as to provide answers to survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States.
Condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran.

Condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran. Whereas, on December 28, 2017, citizens began protesting the Government of Iran across the country in the cities and towns of Dorud, Khomaini Shahr, Najafabad, Qahdarijan, Tehran, and Tuyserkan; Whereas so far 20 people have been killed and 450 have been arrested since demonstrations first began; Whereas the United States is committed to promoting universal human rights, specifically freedom of speech and freedom of assembly; Whereas the Government of Iran has provided monetary support to terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas; and Whereas the citizens of Iran deserve the support of the international community in their pursuit of a democratic government that respects human rights and freedoms: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) condemns the Government of Iran (A) for its funding of terrorist organizations and activities; (B) the continued oppression of its citizens; and (C) the suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram and Twitter; and (2) reaffirms (A) the commitment of the United States to preserving and promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights; and (B) the support of the United States for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected, democratic system.

Summary: Condemns the government of Iran for: (1) funding terrorist organizations and activities; (2) oppression of its citizens; and (3) suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter. Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights, and (2) U.S. support for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected democratic system.
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah Whereas, in the case of United States v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah 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 Members of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents 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, by Rule VI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no Senator shall absent himself from the service of the Senate without leave: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Lindsey Graham in this matter.

Summary: Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Lindsey Graham in the case of United States v. Ahmed Alahmedalabdaloklah.
Designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2018, as National Physical Education and Sport Week.

Designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2018, as National Physical Education and Sport Week Whereas according to the Presidents Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, overweight adolescents have a 70 percent chance of becoming overweight adults, and are at an increased risk for chronic disease, disability, and death; Whereas the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans of the Department of Health and Human Services recommend that children and adolescents engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day; Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (1) only 27 percent of high school students engage in 60 minutes a day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity; and (2) 14 percent of high school students do not engage in 60 or more minutes of any kind of physical activity; Whereas the people of the United States can work together to provide a supportive and active learning environment to prepare children and adolescents to lead healthy and physically active lives; and Whereas Congress strongly supports efforts to increase physical activity among youth and increase participation of youth in sports: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates the week of May 1 through May 7, 2018, as National Physical Education and Sport Week (2) recognizes the central role of physical education and sports in creating a healthy lifestyle for children and adolescents; and (3) encourages school districts (A) to implement physical education programs and classes; (B) to provide professional development to educators relating to physical health and wellness; (C) to work with community partners to provide opportunities to children and adolescents for physical activities before and after school, and during the summer months; and (D) to promote district-wide mental and physical health and wellness.

Summary: Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2018, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. Encourages school districts to implement physical education programs and classes.
Authorizing the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18cv00167O (N.D. Tex.). 

Authorizing the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18cv00167O (N.D. Tex.). Whereas Texas, Wisconsin, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Paul LePage (Governor of Maine), Mississippi (by and through Governor Phil Bryant), Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and West Virginia have filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, arguing that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( Public Law 111148 individual responsibility provision section 5000A(a) Public Law 11597 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Whereas these State and individual plaintiffs also seek to strike down the entire Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act as not severable from the individual responsibility provision; Whereas, on June 7, 2018, the Department of Justice refused to defend the constitutionality of the amended individual responsibility provision, despite the well-established duty of the Department to defend Federal statutes where reasonable arguments can be made in their defense; and Whereas the Department of Justice not only refused to defend the amended individual responsibility provision, but it affirmatively argued that this provision is unconstitutional and that the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act guaranteeing issuance of insurance coverage regardless of health status or pre-existing conditions (commonly known as the guaranteed issue provision 42 U.S.C. 300gg1 community rating provision 42 U.S.C. 300gg(a)(1) That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent the Senate in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18cv00167O (N.D. Tex.), including seeking to (1) intervene as a party in the matter; and (2) defend all provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the amendments made by that Act to other provisions of law, and any amendments to such provisions, including the provisions ensuring affordable health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions.

Summary: Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in Texas v. United States to defend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Designating July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and the month of July 2018 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Designating July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day National Sarcoma Awareness Month Whereas sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises in the connective tissue of the body and accounts for approximately 1 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers; Whereas the National Institutes of Health designates sarcoma as a rare form of cancer, and sarcoma contains approximately 70 different subtypes; Whereas sarcomas are largely resistant to current chemotherapy agents, immunotherapy agents, and radiation therapies, posing a formidable challenge for researchers and specialists; Whereas sarcoma subtypes largely have not benefitted from immunotherapies because of the complexity of the DNA, genomes, and mutations associated with the many variations in the sarcoma subtype landscape; Whereas leiomyosarcoma (referred to in this preamble as LMS Whereas the National Institutes of Health classifies LMS as a rare disease, accounting for approximately 15 percent of all sarcomas, and LMS itself encompasses at least 4 different LMS subtypes; Whereas LMS primarily affects adults without regard to gender, research and clinical trials remain complicated, and survival and longevity remain difficult; Whereas multidisciplinary care coordination teams, because of their expertise and experience, are critical to the health of sarcoma and LMS patients; Whereas sarcoma and LMS research will allow medical professionals to improve the quality of care for affected patients, lead to better clinical outcomes, and promote longer survival for patients; and Whereas increased education and awareness about sarcoma and LMS will contribute to the well-being of the communities of the United States: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day (2) designates the month of July 2018 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month (3) recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients; and (4) commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers across the country working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and Leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.

Summary: Designates July 15, 2018, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and July 2018 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.) Recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.
Making minority party appointments for the 115th Congress.

Making minority party appointments for the 115th Congress. That the following be the minority membership on the following committees for the remainder of the 115th Congress, or until their successors are appointed: Committee on Foreign Relations: Mr. Menendez, Mr. Cardin, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Coons, Mr. Udall, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Markey, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Booker Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship: Mr. Cardin, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. Shaheen, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Markey, Mr. Booker, Mr. Coons, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Duckworth

Summary: Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.
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 2018, 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 2018 marks the 25th 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 26, 2018; 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 our daughters and sons to the workplace; and (2) commends all participants of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day for the (A) ongoing contributions that the participants make to education; and (B) vital role that the participants play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the United States.

Summary: Recognizes the goals of introducing our daughters and sons to the workplace. Commends participants in Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.
Designating November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month.

Designating November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month Whereas results from the Voices of Youth Count national survey, as published by Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago in Missed Opportunities: Youth Homelessness in America (1) an estimated 700,000 children between 13 and 17 years of age who experienced unaccompanied homelessness; and (2) an estimated 3,500,000 young adults between 18 and 24 years of age; Whereas the rates of youth experiencing homelessness are similar in rural and nonrural areas; Whereas runaway youth often have been expelled from their homes by their families, have experienced abuse and trauma, are involved in the foster care system, are too poor to secure their own basic needs, and may be ineligible or unable to access medical or mental health resources; Whereas runaway and homeless youth are at an increased risk for exploitation and becoming victims of sex and labor trafficking, and between 19 percent and 49 percent of young people who experience homelessness will become victims of trafficking; Whereas youth who run away from home or from foster care are more likely to be coerced into participating in criminal activity, joining a gang, or using illegal drugs, which lead to a higher likelihood of involvement in the criminal justice system; Whereas preventing youth from running away from home or from foster care and supporting youth in high-risk situations is a family, community, and national responsibility; Whereas the future well-being of the Nation is dependent on the value placed on youth and the opportunities provided for youth to acquire the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to help youth successfully develop into safe, healthy, and productive adults; Whereas effective programs supporting runaway youth and assisting youth and their families in providing safe and stable homes succeed because of partnerships created among families, youth-based advocacy organizations, community-based human service agencies, law enforcement, schools, faith-based organizations, and businesses; and Whereas the National Runaway Safeline and the National Network for Youth are leading the promotion of National Runaway Prevention Month in November 2018 (1) to raise awareness of the runaway and homeless youth crisis and the issues these young people face; and (2) to educate the public about solutions and the role they can play in ending youth homelessness: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month (2) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month.

Summary: Designates November 2018 as National Runaway Prevention Month.
Designating December 3, 2018, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. 

Designating December 3, 2018, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day Whereas phenylketonuria (in this preamble referred to as PKU Whereas PKU is also referred to as Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency; Whereas newborn screening for PKU was initiated in the United States in 1963 and was recommended for inclusion in State newborn screening programs under the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act of 2007 ( Public Law 110204 Whereas approximately 1 out of every 15,000 infants in the United States is born with PKU; Whereas PKU is treated with medical food; Whereas the 2012 Phenylketonuria Scientific Review Conference affirmed the recommendation of lifelong dietary treatment for PKU made by the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference Statement 2000; Whereas, in 2014, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics and Genetic Metabolic Dieticians International published medical and dietary guidelines on the optimal treatment of PKU; Whereas medical foods are medically necessary for children and adults living with PKU; Whereas adults with PKU who discontinue treatment are at risk for serious medical issues, such as depression, impulse control disorder, phobias, tremors, and pareses; Whereas women with PKU must maintain strict metabolic control before and during pregnancy to prevent fetal damage; Whereas children born from untreated mothers with PKU may have a condition known as maternal phenylketonuria syndrome Whereas, although there is no cure for PKU, treatment involving medical foods, medications, and restriction of phenylalanine intake can prevent progressive, irreversible brain damage; Whereas access to health insurance coverage for medical food varies across the United States and the long-term costs associated with caring for untreated children and adults with PKU far exceed the cost of providing medical food treatment; Whereas gaps in medical foods coverage has a detrimental impact on individuals with PKU, their families, and society; Whereas scientists and researchers are hopeful that breakthroughs in PKU research will be forthcoming; Whereas researchers across the United States are conducting important research projects involving PKU; and Whereas the Senate is an institution that can raise awareness of PKU among the general public and the medical community: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) designates December 3, 2018, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day (2) encourages all people in the United States to become more informed about phenylketonuria and the role of medical foods in treating phenylketonuria; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the National PKU Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with phenylketonuria.

Summary: Designates December 3, 2018, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month.

Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and celebrating Black History Month. Whereas, since 1976, the United States has celebrated Black History Month each February to seize the opportunity to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in every area of endeavor throughout the history of the United States; Whereas the people of the United States honor the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion (referred to in this preamble as the 6888th Whereas the 6888th served honorably during World War II from January 1945 to March 1946; Whereas the 6888th trained at Fort Oglethrope, Georgia, and deployed overseas to operate in Birmingham, England, Rouen, France, and Paris, France; Whereas, while in Europe, the 6888th worked around-the-clock sorting millions of pieces of mail; Whereas a new monument honoring the women of the 6888th will be erected in the Buffalo Soldier Memorial Park in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Whereas the monument will (1) feature the commanding officer of the 6888th, Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams Earley; (2) list the names of more than 700 soldiers in the Women's Army Corps assigned to the 6888th; and (3) celebrate the deeds of and sacrifices made by those who served in the 6888th; and Whereas Black History Month provides all individuals in the United States an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of African Americans, including the remarkable service of the 6888th: Now, therefore, be it That the Senate (1) expresses support for (A) the monument recognizing the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion; and (B) the mission of the Buffalo Soldier Educational and Historical Committee; (2) during Black History Month and throughout 2018, encourages all individuals in the United States to celebrate the history of the United States and the important accomplishments and contributions of African Americans; and (3) appreciates the contributions of and sacrifices made by the soldiers of the Women's Army Corps assigned to the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion during World War II, who served honorably and are members of the Greatest Generation

Summary: Expresses support for the monument recognizing the service of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and the mission of the Buffalo Soldier Educational and Historical Committee. Encourages celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans during Black History Month and throughout 2018.