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A resolution designating June 2018 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill: 115-sres-568
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2018-06-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: 
Designates June 2018 as Great Outdoors Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4808; text: CR S4746)
action_date: 2018-06-28
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 S4808; text: CR S4746)
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of public park and recreation facilities and activities and providing for the designation of the month of July 2018 as "Park and Recreation Month".

Bill: 115-sres-569
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-07-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-09
text: 
Recognizes the value of public park and recreation facilities and activities and their importance in communities across the United States.
 
Designates July 2018 as Park and Recreation Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution emphasizing the importance of meeting NATO spending commitments.

Bill: 115-sres-570
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2018-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Defense spending
Europe
Military education and training
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the foundation of transatlantic security and defense.
 
 Encourages all NATO countries to fulfill their defense commitments as agreed upon at the NATO 2014 Wales Summit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4878)
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the ongoing illegal occupation of Crimea by the Russian Federation.

Bill: 115-sres-571
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: 
 
Calls upon the U.S. government to declare it the foreign policy of the United States to never recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia. 
 

action_date: 2018-07-30
text: 
Calls upon the U.S. government to declare it the foreign policy of the United States to never recognize the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.
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: 2018-07-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4878-4879)
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the officers and personnel who carry out the important mission of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Bill: 115-sres-572
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2018-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Customs enforcement
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: 
Expresses support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and employees and denounces calls for ICE's abolishment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4918)
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that climate change is real and that the National Science Foundation should engage on the communication of sound climate change science to the public.

Bill: 115-sres-573
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Atmospheric science and weather
Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Coal
Marketing and advertising
National Science Foundation
Oil and gas
Scientific communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
 
 
climate change is real and human activity is the main driver of it;
 
it is in the public interest that broadcast meteorologists knowledgeably communicate scientifically-based climate information; and
 
fossil fuel companies, public-relations firms, and foundations should cease their misinformation campaigns concerning the dangers of climate change.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4953)
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 13, 2018, as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-574
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 
Designates July 13, 2018, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 
 
Recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 

action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 
Designates July 13, 2018, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 
 
Recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4955; text: CR S4953-4954)
action_date: 2018-07-12
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 S4955; text: CR S4953-4954)
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of the 5 victims of the attack at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland, on June 28, 2018.

Bill: 115-sres-575
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2018-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Maryland
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 
Commemorates the lives, careers, and service of the five victims of the Capital Gazette shooting in Annapolis, Maryland.
 
Honors the survivors of the attack and the families of the victims and pledges continued support for their recovery.
 
Thanks law enforcement officers and other emergency first responders for their heroic actions. 

 
Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to defending the first amendment of the Constitution of the United States.


action_date: 2018-07-12
text: 

 
Commemorates the lives, careers, and service of the five victims of the Capital Gazette shooting in Annapolis, Maryland. 
 
Honors the survivors of the attack and the families of the victims and pledges continued support for their recovery.
 
Thanks law enforcement officers and other emergency first responders for their heroic actions. 

 
Reaffirms the commitment of the Senate to defending the first amendment of the Constitution of the United States.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4955; text: CR S4954)
action_date: 2018-07-12
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 S4955; text: CR S4954)
action_date: 2018-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 4, 2018, as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

Bill: 115-sres-576
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
Designates September 4, 2018, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day. 

 
 

 
 
Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure.

action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 

 
Designates September 4, 2018, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day. 
 
 
 
Recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6153)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6153)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5069)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution strongly recommending that the United States renegotiate the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq.

Bill: 115-sres-577
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Government information and archives
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
International law and treaties
Iraq
Middle East
National Archives and Records Administration
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
 
Urges the Department of State to renegotiate with the government of Iraq the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to a place in Iraq where its long-term preservation can be guaranteed and where it is accessible to scholars and Iraqi Jews.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5069-5070)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the men and women of the Drug Enforcement Administration on the 45th anniversary of the agency.

Bill: 115-sres-578
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
Congratulates the Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 45th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5312)
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5312)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela on the centenary of his birth

Bill: 115-sres-579
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
South Africa

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
Honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela.
 
Encourages the Administration of President Donald Trump to foster the enduring relationship between the people and governments of South Africa and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5070-5071)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting public awareness of the importance of trademarks and the goals and ideals of the National Trademark Exposition of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Bill: 115-sres-580
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) there should be greater public awareness of the importance of trademarks for the society and economy of the United States, (2) the 2018 National Trademark Exposition of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides an opportunity to educate Americans about trademarks, and (3) the USPTO and the Smithsonian Institution should be recognized for orchestrating the exposition.


action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) there should be greater public awareness of the importance of trademarks for the society and economy of the United States, (2) the 2018 National Trademark Exposition of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides an opportunity to educate Americans about trademarks, and (3) the USPTO and the Smithsonian Institution should be recognized for orchestrating the exposition.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5312)
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5312)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5071)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in Texas v. United States, No. 4:18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.).

Bill: 115-sres-581
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Judicial review and appeals
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in 
Texas v. United States
 to defend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5109-5110)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution protecting American democracy.

Bill: 115-sres-582
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Department of Justice
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Federal officials
Foreign and international banking
Foreign property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Russia
Sanctions
Subversive activities
Trade restrictions
Ukraine
Visas and passports
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
 
Expresses acceptance of the U.S. intelligence community's assessment of Russian interference in elections in the United States and in other democracies.
 
 
Demands that specified sanctions against Russia be implemented.
 
Declares that the President must cooperate with Special Counsel Mueller's investigation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5110)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Department of Justice for its investigation into the interference by the Russian Federation in the 2016 United States presidential election, and maintaining that the Russian Federation must be held accountable for its actions.

Bill: 115-sres-583
Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Finland
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sanctions
Subversive activities
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
 
Commends the Department of Justice for its investigation into the interference in the 2016 presidential election. Expresses agreement with the U.S. intelligence community's assessment that Russia interfered with the election.
 
 
Calls for the implementation of mandatory sanctions to deter and punish Russia's election interference. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5110)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate against the making available of current and former diplomats, officials, and members of the Armed Forces of the United States for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin.

Bill: 115-sres-584
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should refuse to make available any current or former diplomat, civil servant, political appointee, law enforcement official, or member of the U.S. Armed Forces for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin.

action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should refuse to make available any current or former diplomat, civil servant, political appointee, law enforcement official, or member of the U.S. Armed Forces for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 162. (consideration: CR S5098-5099; text: CR S5110)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 - 0. Record Vote Number: 162.(consideration: CR S5098-5099; text: CR S5110)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS John F. Kennedy.

Bill: 115-sres-585
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the commissioning of the USS 
John F. Kennedy
 (CV-67).



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5110-5111)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 170th anniversary of the first women's rights convention held in the United States in Seneca Falls, New York.

Bill: 115-sres-586
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. history
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Recognizes the 170th anniversary of the first women's rights convention and supports policies that promote the empowerment of women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5111)
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating July 2018 as "Liu Xiaobo Victims of Communism Month".

Bill: 115-sres-587
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: 
Commemorates July 2018 as Liu Xiaobo Victims of Communism Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5132-5133)
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate