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A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2018, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent schemes targeted at older people of the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent these scams from happening, and to improve protections from these scams for seniors.

Bill: 115-sres-506
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2018-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Consumer affairs
Crime prevention
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Postal service
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2018, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2629: S2631; text: CR S2629)
action_date: 2018-05-10
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 S2629: S2631; text: CR S2629)
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the goal of National Women's Health Week to empower adolescent girls and women of all ages to make informed choices about their sexual activity and effective steps to prevent against HIV.

Bill: 115-sres-507
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Women's Health Week to empower young women to make informed choices about their sexual activity and to take effective steps to protect against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); and (2) the investment of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief in the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-free, Mentored, and Safe partnership, which aims to reduce new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2681)
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome International Awareness Day.

Bill: 115-sres-508
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day.
 
Encourages the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies to work with experts, stakeholders, and individuals with ME/CFS to support research to discover the cause of, and a cure for, ME/CFS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2681-2682)
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 115-sres-509
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 

action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 

 
Elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2683; text: CR S2682)
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2683; text: CR S2682)
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of May 2018 as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-510
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: 
Supports the designation, and the goals and ideals, of May 2018 as National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Calls on the people of the United States, interested groups, and affected persons to: (1) promote awareness of bladder cancer and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families and caregivers, and (2) take an active role in the fight to end bladder cancer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2683; text: CR S2682)
action_date: 2018-05-15
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 S2683; text: CR S2682)
action_date: 2018-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco as the recipient of the 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty.

Bill: 115-sres-511
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2018-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Detention of persons
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
Congratulates Las Damas de Blanco on receiving the prestigious 2018 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty, and honors them for standing up to the Cuban regime and defending human rights and fundamental freedoms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2727)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 13 through May 19, 2018, as "National Police Week".

Bill: 115-sres-512
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
Designates the week of May 13-May 19, 2018, as National Police Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2733; text: CR S2727-2728)
action_date: 2018-05-16
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 S2733; text: CR S2727-2728)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.

Bill: 115-sres-513
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2018, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2018, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2733; text: CR S2728-2729)
action_date: 2018-05-16
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 S2733; text: CR S2728-2729)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 19th annual National Charter Schools Week, celebrated May 7 through May 11, 2018.

Bill: 115-sres-514
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2018-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
Congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for: (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) improving and strengthening the public school system.
 
Expresses support for the ideals and goals of the 19th annual National Charter Schools Week.

action_date: 2018-05-16
text: 
Congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for: (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) improving and strengthening the public school system.
 
Expresses support for the ideals and goals of the 19th annual National Charter Schools Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2733; text: CR S2729)
action_date: 2018-05-16
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 S2733; text: CR S2729)
action_date: 2018-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 70th anniversary of the reactivation in 1948 of the 3d Infantry Regiment of the United States Army.

Bill: 115-sres-515
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2018-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: 
Honors the 70th anniversary of the reactivation in 1948 of the 3d Infantry Regiment of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3778; text: CR S2775)
action_date: 2018-05-17
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 S3778; text: CR S2775)
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 1 through May 7, 2018, as "National Physical Education and Sport Week".

Bill: 115-sres-516
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-05-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: 
Designates the week of May 1-May 7, 2018, as National Physical Education and Sport Week. 

 
Encourages school districts to implement physical education programs and classes. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3778; text: CR S2775-2776)
action_date: 2018-05-17
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 S3778; text: CR S2775-2776)
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2018 as "Older Americans Month".

Bill: 115-sres-517
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2018-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: 
Designates May 2018 as Older Americans Month.
 

action_date: 2018-05-21
text: 
Designates May 2018 as Older Americans Month.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2796-2797 S2799; text: CR S2797)
action_date: 2018-05-21
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 S2796-2797 S2799; text: CR S2797)
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming support for increased media diversity, recognizing May 2018 as "National Media Diversity Month", and encouraging appreciation, awareness, and support for independent, diverse, and local media entities.

Bill: 115-sres-518
Sponsor: Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV]
Introduced: 2018-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: 
Establishes May 2018 as National Media Diversity Month, during which efforts are encouraged to promote media diversity appreciation and support.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2797)
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in Colorado v. Willenberg.

Bill: 115-sres-519
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-05-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: 
 Authorizes: (1) Andrew Merritt, an employee in the Office of Senator Cory Gardner, to testify in the case of 
Colorado v. Willenberg
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent current and former Members, officers, and Senate employees in connection with this case.

action_date: 2018-05-22
text: 
 Authorizes: (1) Andrew Merritt, an employee in the Office of Senator Cory Gardner, to testify in the case of 
Colorado v. Willenberg
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent current and former Members, officers, and Senate employees in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2839; text: CR S2837)
action_date: 2018-05-22
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 S2839; text: CR S2837)
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and commending the contributions of Li Ka-shing in global business leadership and philanthropy upon his retirement from a 78-year professional career.

Bill: 115-sres-520
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: 
Commends Li Ka-shing for his global business leadership and service to humanity through the advancement of philanthropy, and congratulates him upon his retirement as chairman of the CK Group of Companies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2880-2881)
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Santa Fe, Texas, and expressing support and prayers for all of those impacted by the tragedy.

Bill: 115-sres-521
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Texas
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: 
Condemns the attack at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, Texas, on May 18, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2886; text: CR S2881)
action_date: 2018-05-23
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 S2886; text: CR S2881)
action_date: 2018-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 23 through September 29, 2018 as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 115-sres-522
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Designates the week of September 23-September 29, 2018, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by the family members of veterans who died in the line of duty.

action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
 Designates the week of September 23-September 29, 2018, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by the family members of veterans who died in the line of duty. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6103)
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6103)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging companies to apply privacy protections included in the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union to citizens of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-523
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Encourages entities covered by the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union to provide the American people with privacy protections included in such regulation, consistent with the laws of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 1 through June 3, 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend" and June 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-524
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Expresses support for the designations of: (1) June 2018 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month; and (2) June 1-June 3, 2018, as National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937-2938)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as National Democracy Month as a time to reflect on the contributions of the system of government of the United States to a more free and stable world.

Bill: 115-sres-525
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Designates September 2018 as National Democracy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6155)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6155)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2938)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that politicians should not interfere with a woman's personal health care decisions or attempt to prevent providers from offering their full medical recommendations to their patients.

Bill: 115-sres-526
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Recognizes that the health of the patient should always come first and that the patient should be able to rely on their health care providers for medically accurate and evidence-based information about the full range of available health care options, including information about access to safe and legal abortion.
 
Opposes efforts seeking to limit access to reproductive health care options.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2938-2939)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the people of Georgia on the 100th anniversary of its declaration of independence as a democratic republic and reaffirming the strength of the relationship between the United States and Georgia.

Bill: 115-sres-527
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2018-05-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: 
Congratulates the people of Georgia on the 100th anniversary of the first Democratic Republic of Georgia.
 
Condemns the Russian Federation's occupation of Georgian sovereign territory.
 
Reaffirms U.S. support for Georgia's accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2939)
action_date: 2018-05-24
text: Introduced in Senate