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A resolution designating the week of May 20 through May 26, 2018, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 115-sres-528
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Designates the week of May 20-May 26, 2018, as National Public Works Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2942; text: CR S2940)
action_date: 2018-05-24
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 S2942; text: CR S2940)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2018, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

Bill: 115-sres-529
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for National Minority Health Month in April 2018.

action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for National Minority Health Month in April 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2942-2943; text: CR S2940)
action_date: 2018-05-24
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 S2942-2943; text: CR S2940)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-530
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2940-2941)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2018 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-531
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of May 2018 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month; (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors; and (3) those who are battling brain tumors, and their families, friends, and caregivers.
 
Encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.
 
Urges a collaborative approach to brain tumor research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2943; text: CR S2941-2942; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2942)
action_date: 2018-05-24
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 S2943; text: CR S2941-2942; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2942)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of June 4 through June 10, 2018, as "Hemp History Week".

Bill: 115-sres-532
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
Designates the week of June 4-June 10, 2018, as Hemp History Week. Recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2997; text: CR S2993)
action_date: 2018-06-05
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 S2997; text: CR S2993)
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the commissioning of the USS Manchester.

Bill: 115-sres-533
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
Commemorates the commissioning of the U.S.S. 
Manchester.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2997; text:  CR S2993-2994)
action_date: 2018-06-05
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 S2997; text:  CR S2993-2994)
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "National Travel and Tourism Week" and honoring the valuable contributions of travel and tourism to the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-534
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Travel and Tourism Week. Commends travel and tourism industry employees for their important contributions to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2998; text: CR S2994)
action_date: 2018-06-05
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 S2998; text: CR S2994)
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Bill: 115-sres-535
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Belgium
Collective security
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance and NATO's importance to the United States, its allies, and the trans-Atlantic partnership. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3037-3038)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence.

Bill: 115-sres-536
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the Department of Justice copies of committee records sought in connection with a pending investigation arising out of allegations of the unauthorized disclosure of information, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3265; text: CR S3038-3039)
action_date: 2018-06-06
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 S3265; text: CR S3038-3039)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Yale University Men's Lacrosse Team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.

Bill: 115-sres-537
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 
Congratulates the Yale University men's lacrosse team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3391; text: CR S3296)
action_date: 2018-06-07
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 S3391; text: CR S3296)
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Wesleyan University Men's Lacrosse Team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship.

Bill: 115-sres-538
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 
Congratulates the Wesleyan University men's lacrosse team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Men's Lacrosse Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3391; text: CR S3296)
action_date: 2018-06-07
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 S3391; text: CR S3296)
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the President to strengthen efforts of the United States to combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially the use of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction or clandestine detention of those persons, and other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, or the security of persons.

Bill: 115-sres-539
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Azerbaijan
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign property
Human rights
Kazakhstan
Military operations and strategy
Religion
Russia
Sanctions
Tajikistan
Terrorism
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 
Urges the President to strengthen U.S. efforts to combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3605-3606)
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that flowers grown in the United States support the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States, that flower farming is an honorable vocation, and designating July as "American Grown Flower Month".

Bill: 115-sres-540
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Designates July 2018 as American Grown Flower Month and recognizes that flowers grown in the United States support farmers, small businesses, jobs, and the economy; are a vital part of the U.S. agricultural industry; and enhance the ability of the people of the United States to celebrate holidays and special occasions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3763)
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that any United States-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium on its own territory, in keeping with the strongest possible nonproliferation "gold standard".

Bill: 115-sres-541
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International law and treaties
Middle East
Nuclear power
Saudi Arabia
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that any future U.S.-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement must prohibit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium. 

action_date: 2018-07-30
text: 
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that any future U.S.-Saudi Arabia civilian nuclear cooperation agreement should prohibit Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium or separating plutonium. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3764)
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Washington Capitals for winning the 2018 Stanley Cup hockey championship.

Bill: 115-sres-542
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Congratulates the Washington Capitals for becoming the 2018 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3861; text: CR S3864)
action_date: 2018-06-12
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 S3861; text: CR S3864)
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Florida State University Seminoles softball team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.

Bill: 115-sres-543
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Congratulates Florida State University for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3861; text: CR S3764)
action_date: 2018-06-12
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 S3861; text: CR S3764)
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating June 11, 2018, as the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the United States Coral Reef Task Force.

Bill: 115-sres-544
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Recognizes June 11, 2018, as the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Coral Reef Task Force, and recognizes the importance of the coral reefs of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3861; text: CR S3764-3765)
action_date: 2018-06-12
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 S3861; text: CR S3764-3765)
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the terrorist attack on the Pulse Orlando nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Bill: 115-sres-545
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 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
Florida
Hate crimes
Iraq
Law enforcement officers
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Commemorates the victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
 
Honors the survivors of the attack and pledges continued support for their recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3861; text: CR S3765)
action_date: 2018-06-12
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 S3861; text: CR S3765)
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-546
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3909)
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-547
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Designates June 19, 2018, as Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3958; text: CR S3954)
action_date: 2018-06-14
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 S3958; text: CR S3954)
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that high performance buildings improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, produce a more resilient and sustainable world for current and future generations, reduce operating costs, and improve the productivity, comfort, and health of occupants, and designating the week of June 11 through June 15, 2018, as "High Performance Building Week".

Bill: 115-sres-548
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Employment and training programs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Designates June 11-June 15, 2018, as High Performance Building Week.

 
Expresses support for efforts to improve the performance of existing and future buildings through the adoption of best practices and voluntary consensus standards.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3954-3955)
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 15, 2018, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Bill: 115-sres-549
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Designates June 15, 2018, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3955)
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate