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A resolution designating the week beginning October 8, 2017, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bill: 115-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Endangered and threatened species
Hunting and fishing
Outdoor recreation
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 
Designates the week beginning on October 8, 2017, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 

action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning on October 8, 2017, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375; text of measure as introduced: CR S6368-6389)
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375; text of measure as introduced: CR S6368-6389)
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 5, 2017, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies put in place over the past 4 decades.

Bill: 115-sres-290
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2017-10-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Energy efficiency and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 
Designates October 5, 2017, as Energy Efficiency Day.

action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates October 5, 2017, as Energy Efficiency Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6375; text of measure as introduced: CR S6369)
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6375; text of measure as introduced: CR S6369)
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.

Bill: 115-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Archaeology and anthropology
Historic sites and heritage areas
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: 
Affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem.
 
 Recognizes that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people and, by extension, to Christianity.
 
 Commends the government of Israel for protecting the freedoms of all faiths in Jerusalem and ensuring their access to holy sites.
 
 Condemns efforts by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to delegitimize Israel through attempts to rewrite and deny Jerusalem's history. 
 
 Encourages the United States to continue working with allies to prevent UNESCO from passing biased anti-Israel resolutions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6405)
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the brutal and senseless attack at a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, honoring the memory of the victims of the deadly shooting, offering condolences to, and expressing support for, the families and friends of the victims and all of the individuals who were affected by the attack, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, emergency medical technicians, medical professionals, hotel security and staff, and community members in responding to the attack.

Bill: 115-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2017-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Nevada
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: 
Condemns the attack at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, 2017, and honors the memory of the victims killed. Expresses hope for the recovery of those injured, and applauds the efforts of law-enforcement and counterterrorism officials and emergency-medical and healthcare professionals in response to the attack. 

action_date: 2017-10-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the attack at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 1, 2017, and honors the memory of the victims killed. 
 
Expresses hope for the recovery of those injured, and applauds the efforts of law-enforcement and counterterrorism officials and emergency-medical and healthcare professionals in response to the attack. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6409; text: CR S6406)
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6409; text: CR S6406)
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of Morgan State University.

Bill: 115-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-10-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Historic sites and heritage areas
Maryland
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-18
text: 
Celebrates the history, legacy, and achievements of Morgan State University on its 150th anniversary.

action_date: 2017-10-18
text: 
Celebrates the history, legacy, and achievements of Morgan State University on its 150th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6590; text: CR S6537-6538)
action_date: 2017-10-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6590; text: CR S6537-6538)
action_date: 2017-10-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women's basketball team on winning the 2017 Women's National Basketball Association championship.

Bill: 115-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Minnesota
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication has helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2017 Women's National Basketball Association Championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and Minnesota for supporting women's professional basketball.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6655)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2017 as "National Employee Ownership Month".

Bill: 115-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Corporate finance and management
Employee benefits and pensions
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Designates October 2017 as National Employee Ownership Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6655)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of November 5 through 12, 2017, as "National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Week".

Bill: 115-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Air quality
Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Designates the week of November 5-November 12, 2017, as National Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6655-6656)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2017.

Bill: 115-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Franken, Al [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 26, 2017.

action_date: 2017-10-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 26, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6860)
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6860)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6656)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September 2017 as "National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month".

Bill: 115-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Recognizes the importance of education, prevention, and treatment of substance use disorder.
 
Honors those in recovery from substance use disorder and the allies who support them.

action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the importance of education, prevention, and treatment of substance use disorder.
 
Honors those in recovery from substance use disorder and the allies who support them. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6700; text as passed Senate: CR S6656)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6700; text as passed Senate: CR S6656)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2017, as the "National Day on Writing".

Bill: 115-sres-299
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of October 20, 2017, as the National Day on Writing. 

action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for the designation of October 20, 2017, as the National Day on Writing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6700; text as passed Senate: CR S6656)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6700; text as passed Senate: CR S6656)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of McDaniel College.

Bill: 115-sres-300
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Maryland

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Congratulates McDaniel College, located in Westminster, Maryland, on its 150th anniversary.

action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates McDaniel College, located in Westminster, Maryland, on its 150th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6700; text as passed Senate: CR S6656-6657)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6700; text as passed Senate: CR S6656-6657)
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 22, 2017, as "National Chemistry Week".

Bill: 115-sres-301
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Chemistry
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
Designates the week beginning on October 22, 2017, as National Chemistry Week. 
 
Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields. 
 
 

action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning on October 22, 2017, as National Chemistry Week. 
 
Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics and to encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6773-6774; text as passed Senate: CR S6770)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6773-6774; text as passed Senate: CR S6770)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing limited still photography of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and authorizing the release of preexisting photographs of the Senate Chamber and Senate Wing of the United States Capitol for a book on the history of the Senate.

Bill: 115-sres-302
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Congressional operations and organization
Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
Senate
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to release a limited number of preexisting photographs of the Senate Chamber and to permit taking a limited number of pictures in such wing and office buildings until January 31, 2018.
 
Authorizes the Majority and the Minority Leaders of the Senate and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to enter into a memorandum of understanding with an individual or entity seeking to take such photographs and make use of preexisting photographs for a book on the history of the Senate to formalize an agreement on conditions, locations, and times for taking photographs and the use of the photographs taken.

action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
(Sec. 1) Suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to release a limited number of preexisting photographs of the Senate Chamber and to permit taking a limited number of pictures in such wing and office buildings until January 31, 2018.
 
Authorizes the Majority and the Minority Leaders of the Senate and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to enter into a memorandum of understanding with an individual or entity seeking to take such photographs and make use of preexisting photographs for a book on the history of the Senate to formalize an agreement on conditions, locations, and times for taking photographs and the use of the photographs taken.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6774; text as passed Senate: CR S6770-6771)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6774; text as passed Senate: CR S6770-6771)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2017 as "National Audiology Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-303
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of October 2017 as National Audiology Awareness Month, and applauds the actions of those advancing the profession of audiology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6818)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that entrepreneurship on the part of minority women-owned businesses should be fully supported and encouraged.

Bill: 115-sres-304
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
October has been designated National Women's Small Business Month by the Small Business Administration;
 
 minority women often work in low-paying jobs in the traditional workforce; 
 
 minority women entrepreneurs are paving the way for women-owned businesses and are an important segment of the domestic and global economies;
 
 in order to sustain the U.S. economy, Congress must fully support and encourage the growth of minority women-owned businesses.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6818)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2017 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-305
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2017 as: (1) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.

action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2017 as: (1) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6820; text as passed Senate: CR S6819)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6820; text as passed Senate: CR S6819)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate