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A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia.

Bill: 115-sres-488
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
 Honors Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia, on its 100th anniversary and commends the thousands of men and women who have worked and trained at Fort Benning. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2491-2492)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

Bill: 115-sres-489
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Public-private cooperation
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
 Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day. 
 
Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
 
Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
 
Welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination.
 
Recognizes the goals to combat malaria in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.
 
Supports continued U.S. leadership in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to combat malaria and to work with developing countries to create long-term strategies to increase ownership over malaria programs.
 
Encourages members of the international community to sustain and increase their support for efforts to combat malaria.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day. 
 
Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
 
Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
 
Welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination.
 
Recognizes the goals to combat malaria in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.
 
Supports continued U.S. leadership in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to combat malaria and to work with developing countries to create long-term strategies to increase ownership over malaria programs.
 
Encourages members of the international community to sustain and increase their support for efforts to combat malaria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2492)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2492)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2018 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 115-sres-490
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Designates April 2018 as Financial Literacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2492-2493)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2492-2493)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Independent Transportation Network of America on the occasion of providing 1,000,000 rides to older and visually challenged people of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-491
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
 Congratulates the volunteers and staff of the Independent Transportation Network of America in communities across the United States for the one million rides they have provided to older and visually challenged people, their families, and their communities. 
 
Recognizes the Independent Transportation Network of America as a nonprofit transportation network company that serves the common good and has helped people remain in their own homes and communities after they can no longer drive safely.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Congratulates the volunteers and staff of the Independent Transportation Network of America in communities across the United States for the one million rides they have provided to older and visually challenged people, their families, and their communities. 
 
Recognizes the Independent Transportation Network of America as a nonprofit transportation network company that serves the common good and has helped people remain in their own homes and communities after they can no longer drive safely.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2493)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2493)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 115-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 

 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 
 
Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2493)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2493)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame women's basketball team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship.

Bill: 115-sres-493
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Indiana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Congratulates the University of Notre Dame women's basketball team for its victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament claiming the 2018 NCAA Division I title.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Congratulates the University of Notre Dame women's basketball team for its victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament claiming the 2018 NCAA Division I title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2494)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2494)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Hoosiers of Indiana University for winning the 2018 Women's National Invitation Tournament.

Bill: 115-sres-494
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Congratulates the Indiana University women's basketball team for the team's performance in the 2018 Women's National Invitation Tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2494)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2494)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-495
Sponsor: Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
 Supports the designation of the week of May 6-May 12, 2018, as Public Service Recognition Week.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
 Supports the designation of the week of May 6-May 12, 2018, as Public Service Recognition Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2494-2495)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2494-2495)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing April 30, 2018, as "El Dia de los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans".

Bill: 115-sres-496
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Designates April 30, 2018, as El Dia de Los Ninos&#8212;Celebrating Young Americans.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Designates April 30, 2018, as El Dia de Los Ninos&#8212;Celebrating Young Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2495)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2495)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Bill: 115-sres-497
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2496)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2496)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29 through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" while commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners of the United States, and the impact they have on their communities.

Bill: 115-sres-498
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Supports: (1) the designation of the week of April 29-May 5, 2018, as National Small Business Week, and (2) increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to their local communities.
 
Celebrates: (1) the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners of the United States, and (2) the invaluable contributions that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy.
 
 
Recognizes the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained entrepreneurial success.


action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Supports: (1) the designation of the week of April 29-May 5, 2018, as National Small Business Week, and (2) increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to their local communities.
 
Celebrates: (1) the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners of the United States, and (2) the invaluable contributions that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy.
 
 
Recognizes the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained entrepreneurial success.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2496)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2496)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 115-sres-499
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2497)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2497)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al.

Bill: 115-sres-500
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Paula Armstrong and Edie Smith in the case of 
Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al
.

action_date: 2018-04-26
text: 
Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Paula Armstrong and Edie Smith in the case of 
Peter P. Truman v. Paula Armstrong, et al
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2497)
action_date: 2018-04-26
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 S2498; text: CR S2497)
action_date: 2018-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in efforts of the Government of the United States to promote democracy and good governance.

Bill: 115-sres-501
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2018-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Human rights
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: 
Recognizes the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world.
 
 Welcomes the celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2018 on May 3, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7194)
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7194)
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 545.
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment 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: 2018-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2527)
action_date: 2018-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-sres-502
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: 
Encourages equitable treatment of Israel in international fora.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2596)
action_date: 2018-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the tricentennial of the City of San Antonio, Texas.

Bill: 115-sres-503
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2018-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: 
Designates 2018 as the year of the San Antonio Tricentennial, and honors the history and founding of San Antonio, Texas.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3958)
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3958)
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3958)
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2628)
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 11, 2018, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day.

Bill: 115-sres-504
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2018-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: 
Designates May 11, 2018, as Military Spouse Appreciation Day and recognizes the dedication and contributions made by spouses of members of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2628-2629)
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-505
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2018-05-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: 
Thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.

action_date: 2018-05-10
text: 
Thanks the teachers of the United States and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


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 S2630-2631; 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 S2630-2631; text: CR S2629)
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Introduced in Senate