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A resolution recognizing September 25, 2018, as "National Voter Registration Day".

Bill: 115-sres-640
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Recognizes September 25, 2018, as National Voter Registration Day. 

action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Recognizes September 25, 2018, as National Voter Registration Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment 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 by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6259; text: CR S6235)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution marking 1 year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

Bill: 115-sres-641
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Recognizes that September 20, 2018, marks one year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
 
 Honors the victims of Hurricane Maria and those who contributed to saving lives in the hurricane's aftermath.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as they recover from the hurricane's devastation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6236)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 15 through September 22, 2018, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 115-sres-642
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 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: 2018-09-18
text: 
Designates the week of September 15-September 22, 2018, as National Estuaries Week. 

action_date: 2018-10-04
text: 
Designates the week of September 15-September 22, 2018, as National Estuaries Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6545-6546)
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6545-6546)
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6545-6546)
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-10-04
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6236)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the brutal and senseless attack at a country music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, 1 year ago.

Bill: 115-sres-643
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 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: 2018-09-24
text: 
Commemorates the victims killed in the Route 91 Harvest festival attack in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
 
Honors the survivors and pledges continued support for their recovery.
 

action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 
Commemorates the victims killed in the Route 91 Harvest festival attack in Las Vegas, Nevada.
 
Honors the survivors and pledges continued support for their recovery. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6280; text: CR S6279)
action_date: 2018-09-24
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 S6280; text: CR S6279)
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significant contribution of the Country Music Association and designating September 25, 2018, "Country Music Association Day".

Bill: 115-sres-644
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 
Designates September 25, 2018, as Country Music Association Day.
 
Recognizes the significant contributions of the Country Music Association over 60 years.


action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 
Designates September 25, 2018, as Country Music Association Day.
 
Recognizes the significant contributions of the Country Music Association over 60 years.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6280-6281; text: CR S6279-6280)
action_date: 2018-09-24
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 S6280-6281; text: CR S6279-6280)
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-645
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-09-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) encourage prostate cancer research, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer.

action_date: 2018-09-24
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) encourage prostate cancer research, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6281; text: CR H6280)
action_date: 2018-09-24
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 S6281; text: CR H6280)
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice on its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 115-sres-646
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Lawyers and legal services
Massachusetts

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6306-6307)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

Bill: 115-sres-647
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Calls for: (1) for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws; and (2) the United States to make the repeal of these laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with countries that have such laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6307)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-648
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Medical research
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Designates September 2018 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)
 
Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. 
 
Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.
Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Designates September 2018 as Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)
 
Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease. 
 
Recognizes the ongoing courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.
Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of American Viticultural Areas and winegrowing regions.

Bill: 115-sres-649
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Alcoholic beverages
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Fruit and vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the contributions made by wines and distinctive wine-growing regions in the United States; and (2) the value created in domestic and foreign markets by promoting wines from distinctive wine-growing regions in the United States, including wines protected by an American Viticultural Area designation or other appellation of origin. 

 
 
Expresses support for efforts to promote awareness of and appreciation for the regions.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey.

Bill: 115-sres-650
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Recognizes the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and expresses condolences to the victims.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to: (1) stand by the people of Texas and Louisiana, and (2) provide them the necessary resources to rebuild their communities.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308-6309)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6308-6309)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution marking 1 year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.

Bill: 115-sres-651
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Recognizes that September 20, 2018, marks one year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
 
 Honors the victims of Hurricane Maria and those who contributed to saving lives in the hurricane's aftermath.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as they recover from the hurricane's devastation. 

action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Recognizes that September 20, 2018, marks one year since the landfall of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.
 
 Honors the victims of Hurricane Maria and those who contributed to saving lives in the hurricane's aftermath.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's commitment to support the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as they recover from the hurricane's devastation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6309)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6309)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the 1-year anniversary of the landfall of Hurricane Irma in Florida.

Bill: 115-sres-652
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Recognizes the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma in Florida and honors the victims who lost their lives.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to: (1) support the people of Florida, and (2) provide resources to assist communities striving to return to normalcy.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6309)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6311; text: CR S6309)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 20, 2018, as the "National Day on Writing".

Bill: 115-sres-653
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 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: 2018-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of October 20, 2018, as the National Day on Writing. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6346)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week, including raising public awareness of the various tax-preferred retirement vehicles, increasing personal financial literacy, and engaging the people of the United States on the keys to success in achieving and maintaining retirement security throughout their lifetimes.

Bill: 115-sres-654
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employee benefits and pensions
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Income tax deferral

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week and acknowledges the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles.

action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Retirement Security Week and acknowledges the need to raise public awareness of a variety of tax-preferred retirement vehicles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6349; text: CR S6347)
action_date: 2018-09-26
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 S6349; text: CR S6347)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-655
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2018, through October 15, 2018; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 

action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2018, through October 15, 2018; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6349; text: CR S6347-6348)
action_date: 2018-09-26
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 S6349; text: CR S6347-6348)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.

Bill: 115-sres-656
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.


action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6365; text: CR S6356)
action_date: 2018-09-27
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 S6365; text: CR S6356)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 23 through 29, 2018, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

Bill: 115-sres-657
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Designates the week of September 23-September 29, 2018, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 

action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Designates the week of September 23-September 29, 2018, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6365; text: CR S6357)
action_date: 2018-09-27
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 S6365; text: CR S6357)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 30 through October 6, 2018, as "National Community Policing Week".

Bill: 115-sres-658
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime prevention
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
 
Designates the week of September 30-October 6, 2018, as National Community Policing Week, and expresses support for community policing.
 

action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Designates the week of September 30-October 6, 2018, as National Community Policing Week, and expresses support for community policing.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6365; text: CR S6357)
action_date: 2018-09-27
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 S6365; text: CR S6357)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-659
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for its goals and ideals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6357)
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Bill: 115-sres-660
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6389)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate