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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for transparency regarding meetings between President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Bill: 115-sres-588
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that President Trump should: (1) not meet with President Putin or any Russian official without another senior U.S. official present; and (2) report to Congress on the substance of the President's meeting with President Putin, including any agreements or commitments made on behalf of the United States.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5269)
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 28, 2018, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 115-sres-589
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2018-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 
 Designates July 28, 2018, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 

 
Designates July 28, 2018, as National Day of the American Cowboy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5312; text: CR S5269)
action_date: 2018-07-24
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 S5312; text: CR S5269)
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 171st anniversary of the arrival of pioneers belonging to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah, and the contributions of the Church and its members to the United States and the world.

Bill: 115-sres-590
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Religion
U.S. history
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 
Recognizes Pioneer Day on the 171st anniversary of the arrival of the early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah.
 
Acknowledges the sacrifices of the Latter-day Saints pioneers in their pursuit of liberty and religious freedom.
 
Commends the Latter-day Saints pioneers and their descendants for their significant contributions in facilitating the settlement of the West and for providing an example of courage, industry, and faith.


action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 
Recognizes Pioneer Day on the 171st anniversary of the arrival of the early members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Great Salt Lake Valley in Utah.
 
Acknowledges the sacrifices of the Latter-day Saints pioneers in their pursuit of liberty and religious freedom.
 
Commends the Latter-day Saints pioneers and their descendants for their significant contributions in facilitating the settlement of the West and for providing an example of courage, industry, and faith.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5312; text: CR S5269-5270)
action_date: 2018-07-24
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 S5312; text: CR S5269-5270)
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

Bill: 115-sres-591
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2018-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.


action_date: 2018-07-24
text: 

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5312; text: CR S5270; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5270)
action_date: 2018-07-24
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 S5312; text: CR S5270; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5270)
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 9, 2018, as "National Ada Lovelace Day" and honoring the life and legacy of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer.

Bill: 115-sres-592
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: 
Designates October 9, 2018, as National Ada Lovelace Day.
 
Honors the life and contributions of Ada Lovelace as a leading woman in science and mathematics.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5390; text: CR S5373-5374)
action_date: 2018-07-25
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 S5390; text: CR S5373-5374)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Grace Hopper, professor, inventor, entrepreneur, business leader, and Rear Admiral of the Navy.

Bill: 115-sres-593
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: 
Honors the pioneering ideas and service of Grace Hopper as a professor, inventor, entrepreneur, business leader, and Rear Admiral of the Navy.


action_date: 2018-07-25
text: 
Honors the pioneering ideas and service of Grace Hopper as a professor, inventor, entrepreneur, business leader, and Rear Admiral of the Navy.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5390; text: CR S5373)
action_date: 2018-07-25
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 S5390; text: CR S5373)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of the Russian Federation's ongoing attacks against the United States election system to undermine our democracy by interfering with our election system, and affirming the Senate's unequivocal commitment to holding the Russian Federation, President Putin, and those who carried out the attacks accountable.

Bill: 115-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Intergovernmental relations
Political parties and affiliation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
State and local government operations
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
 
Expresses agreement with the conclusions reached by U.S. intelligence agencies that Vladimir Putin ordered an attack against the 2016 presidential election, and declares that protecting U.S. elections is a national security priority.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5427-5428)
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2018, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day".

Bill: 115-sres-595
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
 
Designates July 26, 2018, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day, and acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.
 

action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
Designates July 26, 2018, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day, and acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5437-5438; text: CR S5428)
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5437-5438; text: CR S5428)
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest and congratulating the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.

Bill: 115-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
Recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey.
 
Acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest.
 
Congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.


action_date: 2018-12-12
text: 
Recognizes the 29th anniversary of the Tribal Canoe Journey.
 
Acknowledges that the Tribal Canoe Journey is a vital part of the fabric and culture of the Tribal Nations of the Pacific Northwest.
 
Congratulates the Puyallup Tribe of Indians for hosting the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7528)
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5428)
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the release of information regarding the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks upon the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-597
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime victims
Department of Defense
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
New York City
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: 
Resolves that documents related to the events of September 11, 2001, should be declassified to the greatest extent possible so as to provide answers to survivors, the families of the victims, and the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5457-5458)
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Bill: 115-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
International law and treaties
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Pacific Ocean

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: 
Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea.
 
 Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification. 
 
Recommends that the ratification remain a top Administration priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5458-5459)
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2018, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 115-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2018-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: 
Designates September 25, 2018, as National Lobster Day.

action_date: 2018-07-30
text: 
Designates September 25, 2018, as National Lobster Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5462; text: CR S5459)
action_date: 2018-07-30
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 S5462; text: CR S5459)
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing July 28, 2018, as "World Hepatitis Day".

Bill: 115-sres-600
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: 
Recognizes World Hepatitis Day.
 
Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections.
 
Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of people in the United States and worldwide who have hepatitis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5520-5521)
action_date: 2018-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to ban members of the media from White House events for asking critical questions of the President, and affirming the importance of a free and unfettered press in our democracy.

Bill: 115-sres-601
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
News media and reporting
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: 
 Condemns the decision by President Donald Trump and the White House to bar CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins from the White House.
 
Affirms that journalists must be free to do their duty without fear of government reprisal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5586)
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the agreement between Prime Minister Tsipras of Greece and Prime Minister Zaev of Macedonia to resolve longstanding bilateral disputes.

Bill: 115-sres-602
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Greece
Human rights
Macedonia
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: 
Welcomes the agreement between Greece and Macedonia to resolve the name dispute by changing the constitutional name of the Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia. 
 
Condemns Russian efforts to undermine the agreement.

action_date: 2018-10-01
text: 
Welcomes the agreement between Greece and Macedonia to resolve the name dispute by changing the constitutional name of the Republic of Macedonia to the Republic of North Macedonia. 
 
 

 
 
Condemns Russian efforts to undermine the agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
action_date: 2018-10-01
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: 2018-10-01
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: 2018-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5586-5587)
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2018 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Bill: 115-sres-603
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2018-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: 
Designates September 2018 as School Bus Safety Month. 

action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Designates September 2018 as School Bus Safety Month.


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: 2018-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5587)
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize document production by the Select Committee on Intelligence in United States v. Mariia Butina (D.D.C.).

Bill: 115-sres-604
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the parties in 
United States v. Mariia Butina
, under appropriate security procedures, copies of the transcript of the interview of the defendant taken by the committee.

action_date: 2018-08-01
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, acting jointly, to provide to the parties in 
United States v. Mariia Butina
, under appropriate security procedures, copies of the transcript of the interview of the defendant taken by the committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5559-5560; text: CR S5587)
action_date: 2018-08-01
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 S5559-5560; text: CR S5587)
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week in August as "World Breastfeeding Week", and designating August as "National Breastfeeding Month".

Bill: 115-sres-605
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2018-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Nutrition and diet
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: 
 Designates the first week of August 2018 as World Breastfeeding Week and designates August 2018 as National Breastfeeding Month.
 
Expresses support for policies and funding to ensure that all mothers who choose to breastfeed can access a full range of support.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5587-5588)
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States condemns all forms of violence against children globally and recognizes the harmful impacts of violence against children.

Bill: 115-sres-606
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2018-08-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Human rights
Mental health
Sex offenses
Violent crime
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States: (1) condemns all forms of violence against children globally, (2) recognizes the impact of violence upon the healthy development of children, and (3) should develop a strategy for ending such violence.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5621)
action_date: 2018-08-15
text: Introduced in Senate