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A resolution commemorating Arthur Ashe, a native of Richmond, Virginia, on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the 1968 U.S. Open Tennis Championship and honoring his humanitarian contributions to civil rights, education, the movement against apartheid in South Africa, and HIV/AIDS awareness.

Bill: 115-sres-624
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2018-09-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Honors Arthur Ashe on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the U.S. Open Tennis Championship.
 
Celebrates his contributions to education, scholarship, the anti-apartheid movement, and HIV/AIDS awareness.


action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Honors Arthur Ashe on the 50th anniversary of his historic win at the U.S. Open Tennis Championship.
 
Celebrates his contributions to education, scholarship, the anti-apartheid movement, and HIV/AIDS awareness.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6104; text: CR S6061)
action_date: 2018-09-06
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 S6104; text: CR S6061)
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 9, 2018, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 115-sres-625
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 9, 2018, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Commends direct support professionals for being integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.

action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 9, 2018, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Commends direct support professionals for being integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/12/2018 S6146-6146)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/12/2018 S6146-6146)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6349)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6349)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6145-6146)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill: 115-sres-626
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Higher education
Marketing and advertising
Postal service
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of September 2018 as National Voting Rights Month.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6146-6147)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-627
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and others that are working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and for their families. 
 
 
 
 

action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) research to find better treatments and a cure for spinal cord injuries, and (2) clinical trials for new therapies for individuals living with paralysis.
 
Commends the dedication of organizations, researchers, doctors, and others that are working to improve the quality of life for individuals living with spinal cord injuries and for their families. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6155; text: CR S6147)
action_date: 2018-09-12
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 S6155; text: CR S6147)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence in United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr. (D.D.C.).

Bill: 115-sres-628
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the prosecution in 
United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr.
, under appropriate security procedures, a copy of the transcript of the committee's interview of W. Samuel Patten and exhibits referenced in the interview.

action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the prosecution in 
United States v. Paul J. Manafort, Jr.
, under appropriate security procedures, a copy of the transcript of the committee's interview of W. Samuel Patten and exhibits referenced in the interview.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6155; text: CR S6147)
action_date: 2018-09-12
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 S6155; text: CR S6147)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to enhanced relations with the Republic of Moldova and support for Moldova's territorial integrity.

Bill: 115-sres-629
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2018-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
Moldova
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Rural conditions and development
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: 
Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support Moldova's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
 
Supports the U.S.-Moldova Strategic Dialogue as a means to strengthen relations and enhance Moldova's democratic, economic, and security reforms. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6192)
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Women's Congressional Staff Association.

Bill: 115-sres-630
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: 
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Women's Congressional Staff Association (the first official staff association focused on the professional development of female staffers).

action_date: 2018-09-17
text: 
Celebrates the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Women's Congressional Staff Association (the first official staff association focused on the professional development of female staffers).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6194; text: CR S6192-6163)
action_date: 2018-09-17
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 S6194; text: CR S6192-6163)
action_date: 2018-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Indian Civil Rights Act and voting rights for American Indian and Alaska Native communities across the country.

Bill: 115-sres-631
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Federal-Indian relations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Honors the 50th anniversary of title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly known as the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968.
 
Recognizes the important contributions of Native Americans to expanding voting rights for all citizens of the United States.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6231)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Workforce Development Month".

Bill: 115-sres-632
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
 Designates September 2018 as National Workforce Development Month.
 
 
Expresses support for federal initiatives to promote workforce development.

 
Acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.

action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Workforce Development Month.
 
Expresses support for federal initiatives to promote workforce development.
 
 
Acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/18/2018 S6231-6232)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/18/2018 S6231-6232)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6397-6398)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6397-6398)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6232; text of measure as introduced: CR S6231-6232)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.

Bill: 115-sres-633
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Executive agency funding and structure
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the U.S. Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization in whole or in part.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6232-6233)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles.

Bill: 115-sres-634
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Germany
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, the largest and longest humanitarian airlift operation in history.
 
 Honors the men and women who participated in and supported the Berlin Airlift.

action_date: 2018-10-01
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift, the largest and longest humanitarian airlift operation in history.
 
 Honors the men and women who participated in and supported the Berlin Airlift.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the immediate release of unjustly imprisoned Myanmar journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expressing concern over the overall deterioration in freedom of the press in Myanmar.

Bill: 115-sres-635
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
News media and reporting
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Calls for the release of imprisoned journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expresses concern about the crackdown by Burma (Myanmar) on journalists and freedom of the press.
 
Calls on the President and the Department of State to engage with the government of Burma regarding these issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233-6234)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".

Bill: 115-sres-636
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month.
 
Recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable public health problem and declares suicide prevention as a priority.
 
Promotes awareness that there is no single cause for suicide.

action_date: 2018-10-04
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of September as National Suicide Prevention Month.
 
Recognizes suicide as a serious and preventable public health problem and declares suicide prevention as a priority.
 
Promotes awareness that there is no single cause for suicide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6545)
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6545)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6234)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Kinship Care Month".

Bill: 115-sres-637
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Kinship Care Month. 

 
Encourages Congress, states, local governments, and community organizations to: (1) continue working to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, and (2) support the communities working together to lift them up.
 
Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates. 

 

 

action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Kinship Care Month. 

 
Encourages Congress, states, local governments, and community organizations to: (1) continue working to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families, and (2) support the communities working together to lift them up.
 
Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates. 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/18/2018 S6234-6235)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/18/2018 S6234-6235)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6365)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6365)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6234-6235)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 22, 2018, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 115-sres-638
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Designates September 22, 2018, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Recognizes: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Designates September 22, 2018, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Recognizes: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259; text: CR S6235)
action_date: 2018-09-18
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 S6259; text: CR S6235)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 17, 2018, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 115-sres-639
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education
Puerto Rico

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Designates the week beginning on September 17, 2018, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 

action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Designates the week beginning on September 17, 2018, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259; text: CR S6235)
action_date: 2018-09-18
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 S6259; text: CR S6235)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate