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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 115-sres-223
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Liu Xiaobo.
 
Calls for the Chinese government to release his wife and allow her to settle in a place or country of her own choosing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4084)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 22, 2017, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 115-sres-225
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2017-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: 
 Designates July 22, 2017, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2017-08-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Designates July 22, 2017, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4118)
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of July 17 through July 21, 2017, as "National Ectodermal Dysplasias Week" and supporting the goals and ideals of National Ectodermal Dysplasias Week to raise awareness and understanding of ectodermal dysplasias.

Bill: 115-sres-226
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2017-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Dental care
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: 
Designates the week of July 17-July 21, 2017, as National Ectodermal Dysplasias Week. (Ectodermal dysplasias are a group of genetic conditions that commonly affect the hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands.)
 
Encourages Americans to become more informed about ectodermal dysplasias and the role of treatment in improving quality of life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4118-4119)
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing "National Youth Sports Week" and the efforts by parents, volunteers, and national organizations in their efforts to promote healthy living and youth development.

Bill: 115-sres-227
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2017-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Child health
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the millions of youth throughout the United States who benefit from youth sports; and (2) the parents, volunteers, and local and national organizations that make youth sports in the United States possible.

action_date: 2017-08-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes: (1) the millions of youth throughout the United States who benefit from youth sports; and (2) the parents, volunteers, and local and national organizations that make youth sports in the United States possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4119)
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for a credible, peaceful, free, and fair presidential election in Kenya in August 2017.

Bill: 115-sres-228
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Hate crimes
International organizations and cooperation
Kenya
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Calls upon: (1) the governernment of Kenya and opposition parties in Kenya to hold free and fair presidential elections in August 2017 and to condemn the use of hate speech and the incitement of violence by political candidates, the media, or any Kenyan citizens; (2) Kenyan citizens to peacefully participate in the general elections and seek to resolve any disputes over results through the legal system; and (3) Kenyan political candidates to respect the Electoral Code of Conduct and the Political Party Code of Conduct. 
Encourages: (1) Kenyan political parties, civil society, and the media to act responsibly with their parallel vote tabulations; (2) Kenyan civil society organizations to continue providing early warning and response measures to mitigate election-related violence and strengthen democratic processes; and (3) the President to appoint an Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
 
Commends the key role the faith-based community has played in ensuring a peaceful pre- and post-election environment through periodically convening the Multi-Sectoral Forum to deliberate on matters of governance, election management, and looming insecurity. 
 
Supports efforts by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to assist election-related preparations in Kenya.
 
Calls upon the United States and Kenya's other international partners to continue to support Kenya's efforts to address the remaining electoral preparation challenges and identify gaps in which additional resources or diplomatic engagement could make important contributions to the conduct of the elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4119)
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill: 115-sres-229
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2017-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-24
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship, and (2) that eligible Montagnards should be provided access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for resettlement in the United States and in other countries.
 
 Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress the basic human rights and civil liberties of its citizens.
 
 Calls on Vietnam to allow human rights groups access to all regions of the country and to end restrictions of basic human rights, including the right for Montagnards to practice their Christian faith freely, the right to land and property, freedom of movement, the right to retain ethnic identity and culture, and access to an adequate standard of living.
 
Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4138-4139)
action_date: 2017-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 16 through September 23, 2017, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 115-sres-230
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2017-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-24
text: 
Designates the week of September 16-September 23, 2017, as National Estuaries Week.

action_date: 2017-08-03
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of September 16-September 23, 2017, as National Estuaries Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4894)
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4894)
action_date: 2017-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4139)
action_date: 2017-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 30, 2017, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 115-sres-231
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2017-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-25
text: 
Designates July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 
 

action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates July 30, 2017, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695; text: 7/25/2017 CR S4195)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4695; text: 7/25/2017 CR S4195)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4195)
action_date: 2017-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.

Bill: 115-sres-232
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2017-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Land use and conservation
Racial and ethnic relations
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: 
Recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving U.S. land, water, and wildlife. Supports the engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4310)
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2017, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 115-sres-233
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2017-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: 
Designates August 16, 2017, as National Airborne Day.

action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates August 16, 2017, as National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695; text: 7/26/2017 CR S4310)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4695; text: 7/26/2017 CR S4310)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4310)
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Sailors and Marines who sacrificed their lives for ship and shipmates while fighting the devastating 1967 fire onboard USS Forrestal and, during the week of the 50th anniversary of the tragic event, commemorating the efforts of those who survived.

Bill: 115-sres-234
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fires
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the USS 
Forrestal
 fire.

action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the USS 
Forrestal
 fire.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6773)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6773)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR  S6773)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6773)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6773)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4433)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Defense should consider establishing an award program for the cyber community of the Department of Defense.

Bill: 115-sres-235
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Department of Defense
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Defense (DOD) should consider establishing an award program for its employees who carry out DOD cyber missions or functions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4433)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing July 28, 2017, as "World Hepatitis Day 2017".

Bill: 115-sres-236
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
Recognizes July 28, 2017, as World Hepatitis Day 2017.
 
Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections.
 
Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of the 5 million people in the United States and 400 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4433-4434)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 115-sres-237
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2017-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Human trafficking
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into Internet sex trafficking to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.

action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into Internet sex trafficking to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4672; consideration: CR S4635; text of measure as introduced: CR S4672)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4672; consideration: CR S4635; text of measure as introduced: CR S4672)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary and honoring the victims of the collapse of the Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge.

Bill: 115-sres-238
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Minnesota
Mississippi River
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the tragic Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge collapse (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Honors the victims and their families. 
 
Commemorates the bravery and commitment of the public safety personnel who responded to the collapse.
 
Acknowledges the successful community-wide effort to design, plan, and construct the Interstate 35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge. 

action_date: 2017-08-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes the 10th anniversary of the tragic Interstate 35W Mississippi River bridge collapse (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Honors the victims and their families. 
 
Commemorates the bravery and commitment of the public safety personnel who responded to the collapse.
 
Acknowledges the successful community-wide effort to design, plan, and construct the Interstate 35W Saint Anthony Falls Bridge.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-08-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4715-4716)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4672)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Pittsburgh Penguins for winning the 2017 Stanley Cup hockey championship.

Bill: 115-sres-239
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2017-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Pennsylvania
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
Congratulates the Pittsburgh Penguins for becoming the 2017 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.

action_date: 2017-08-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the Pittsburgh Penguins for becoming the 2017 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4695; text of measure as introduced: CR S4672-4673)
action_date: 2017-08-01
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 S4695; text of measure as introduced: CR S4672-4673)
action_date: 2017-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate