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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that international education and exchange programs further United States national security and foreign policy priorities, enhance United States economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Higher education
International exchange and broadcasting

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
Recognizes that international education and exchange programs enhance national security, further U.S. foreign policy goals and economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. 
 
Encourages such programs to ensure that the United States maintains a broad international knowledge base. Supports such programs as a means of strengthening foreign language skills and fostering a better understanding of the world by U.S. citizens.
 
Commends American and international education and exchange participants, volunteers, educators, program alumni, host families, high schools, colleges, universities, and host communities for their involvement in such programs. 
 
Celebrates the integral role such programs play for the United States and its people.

action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes that international education and exchange programs enhance national security, further U.S. foreign policy goals and economic competitiveness, and promote mutual understanding and cooperation among nations. 
 
Encourages such programs to ensure that the United States maintains a broad international knowledge base. Supports such programs as a means of strengthening foreign language skills and fostering a better understanding of the world by U.S. citizens.
 
Commends American and international education and exchange participants, volunteers, educators, program alumni, host families, high schools, colleges, universities, and host communities for their involvement in such programs. 
 
Celebrates the integral role such programs play for the United States and its people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7978; text: CR S7976-7977)
action_date: 2017-12-12
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 S7978; text: CR S7976-7977)
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 3, 2017, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".

Bill: 115-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2017-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
Designates December 3, 2017, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)

action_date: 2017-12-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates December 3, 2017, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7978; text: CR S7977)
action_date: 2017-12-12
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 S7978; text: CR S7977)
action_date: 2017-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Government of Bangladesh for its compassion during the Rohingya humanitarian crisis and commending Pope Francis for his message of peace.

Bill: 115-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Burma
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: 
Commends: (1) the government of Bangladesh for its compassion and tolerance in accepting Rohingya refugees; (2) the United Nations (U.N.) agencies, nongovernmental organization (NGO) partners, and aid workers providing relief to such refugees; and (3) Pope Francis for his remarks about the future of Burma (Myanmar) that respects the rule of law, the democratic order, and the dignity and rights of all of its people.
 
Urges the government of Bangladesh to continue to help coordinate critical humanitarian work and ensure ease of access for those carrying out such work.
 
Urges the governments of Bangladesh and Burma to: (1) consult and coordinate with the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration, and NGO partners on safe and voluntary repatriation efforts; and (2) address the flaws of the November 23, 2017, Memorandum of Understanding on repatriation through consultation and agreement with the Commissioner.
 
Calls on all parties involved in the repatriation process to reject any actions that could continue or worsen the harsh conditions faced by Rohingya refugees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for international accountability for the crimes against humanity committed by the Burmese military against the Rohingya in Burma.

Bill: 115-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-12-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
Travel and tourism
United Nations
Visas and passports
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: 
Recognizes the adoption of the resolution on the situation of human rights of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Burma (Myanmar) by the United Nations (U.N.) Human Rights Council on December 5, 2017. Condemns the Burmese military for its atrocities against the Rohingya. Reaffirms the international prohibitions against the use of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
 
Urges the government of Burma to take specified steps, including allowing the U.N. Fact-Finding Mission to Myanmar to examine the human rights violations by military and security forces in Burma.
 
Calls for the U.N. to: (1) pass resolutions condemning the human rights violations by Burmese security forces against the Rohingya, and (2) establish an independent mechanism to assist individual criminal investigations and refer those responsible for atrocity crimes against the Rohingya to the International Criminal Court. Calls on the U.N. Security Council to impose a comprehensive arms embargo against Burma.
 
Urges:
 
 
 State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to fully implement the Final Report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State,
 
the Department of State and the Department of the Treasury to impose targeted sanctions and travel restrictions against senior leaders of the Burmese military implicated in atrocities,
 
 the international community to assist with the economic development of the Rakhine state, and 
 
 the nations of the world to revoke travel visas for members of the Burmese military responsible for ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity against the Rohingya.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2017-12-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Government shall, both unilaterally and alongside the international community, consider all options for exerting maximum pressure on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), in order to denuclearize the DPRK, protect the lives of United States citizens and allies, and prevent further proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Bill: 115-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-12-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Military operations and strategy
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
South Korea
United Nations
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-14
text: 
Declares that: (1) the United States should not tolerate the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK's) possession of nuclear weapons or continued development of nuclear weapon and ballistic missile capabilities; (2) the United States and the international community should develop and implement the strictest sanctions regime and exhaust every reasonable diplomatic option to achieve the dismantlement of the DPRK's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs; and (3) the U.S. government should plan for every military contingency necessary to defend the American people and ensure regional and global security.
 
Acknowledges that the Republic of Korea and Japan would likely face immediate retaliation by the DPRK in response to any potential U.S. military action and, therefore, any such action should be coordinated with those governments.
 
Asserts that Congress should be consulted prior to any use of military force, recognizes that Congress possesses the authority under Article I of the Constitution to declare war, and affirms that congressional authorization is needed prior to any pre-emptive or preventative ground war on the Korean Peninsula initiated by U.S. forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8047-8048)
action_date: 2017-12-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the USS Jacksonville and the crew of the USS Jacksonville, who served the United States with valor and bravery.

Bill: 115-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2017-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: 
Recognizes the service of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine the 
USS Jacksonville
 and its crew.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8154; text: CR S8182)
action_date: 2017-12-20
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 S8154; text: CR S8182)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing profound concern about the growing political, humanitarian, and economic crisis in Venezuela and the widespread human rights abuses perpetrated by the Government of Venezuela.

Bill: 115-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2017-12-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Venezuela
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: 
Expresses concern about the humanitarian impacts of the crisis suffered by the people of Venezuela.
 
Urges President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro to permit the delivery of international humanitarian assistance. 
 
Calls on the government of Venezuela to release all political prisoners, respect internationally recognized human rights, ensure the neutrality and professionalism of all security forces, and respect the Venezuelan people's rights to freedom of expression and assembly.
 
Supports the review by the Organization of American States (OAS) of whether human rights abuses in Venezuela warrant an investigation by the International Criminal Court.
 
Urges the President of the United States to: (1) provide full support for OAS efforts in examining the human rights situation in Venezuela, and (2) instruct appropriate federal agencies to hold Venezuelan government officials accountable for violations of U.S. law and abuses of internationally recognized human rights.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8182-8183)
action_date: 2017-12-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Women's Soccer Championship at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bill: 115-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2017-12-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Missouri
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
 Congratulates the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team for winning a national title for the first time in the history of the university women's soccer program while maintaining an undefeated season.
 
Encourages that university to continue promoting the values of teamwork, commitment, and excellence through its athletic programs.

action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Congratulates the University of Central Missouri women's soccer team for winning a national title for the first time in the history of the university women's soccer program while maintaining an undefeated season.
 
Encourages that university to continue promoting the values of teamwork, commitment, and excellence through its athletic programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8278-8279; text: CR S8263)
action_date: 2017-12-21
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 S8278-8279; text: CR S8263)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.

Bill: 115-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2017-12-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Nebraska
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
Congratulates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team as the winner of the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.

action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team as the winner of the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8238-8239; text: CR S8263-8264)
action_date: 2017-12-21
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 S8238-8239; text: CR S8263-8264)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments of the 9 historically Black colleges and universities that celebrated their sesquicentennial anniversaries during the week of September 24 through September 30, 2017.

Bill: 115-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2017-12-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Georgia
Higher education
Maryland
Minority education
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
 
Celebrates the 150th anniversaries of nine historically black colleges and universities and honors the accomplishments of historically Black colleges and universities in general. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8264-8265)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran.

Bill: 115-sres-367
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-01-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-04
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for: (1) funding terrorist organizations and activities; (2) oppression of its citizens; and (3) suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter. 
 
Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights, and (2) U.S. support for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected democratic system. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S47)
action_date: 2018-01-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard.

Bill: 115-sres-368
Sponsor: Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN]
Introduced: 2018-01-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Religion
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-04
text: 
Supports the right of all Iranian citizens to have their voices heard. 
 
Calls on the government of Iran to respect the rights of the people of Iran to freedoms of speech, press, religion, association, and assembly. 
 
Condemns Iran's human rights violations. 
 
Warns Iran against any violence or retribution targeting peaceful protestors. 
 
Objects to acts of censorship, intimidation, and other restrictions on freedoms of speech, press, and expression.
 
Encourages the President, the Department of State, and the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (U.N.) to work to convene emergency sessions of the U.N. Security Council and the U.N. Human Rights Council to condemn Iran's ongoing human rights violations and establish a related Security Council monitoring mechanism. 
 
Calls on Iran to cooperate with and allow visits of the U.N. Special Rapporteurs for Human Rights and the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. 
 
Urges the President and State Department to work with the international community to ensure that human rights violations are part of all multilateral or bilateral discussions with and regarding Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S47)
action_date: 2018-01-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 115-sres-369
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on the Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2018-01-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the majority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S111; text: CR S111)
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S111; text: CR S111)
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 115-sres-370
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2018-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Economic Committee
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: 
Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2018-01-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the minority party membership on specified Senate committees for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S111; text: CR S111)
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S111; text: CR S111)
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate