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A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-256
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2017-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2017, through October 15, 2017; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 

action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes: (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2017, through October 15, 2017; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5746-5747; text: CR S5747)
action_date: 2017-09-14
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 S5746-5747; text: CR S5747)
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 16, 2017, as "Isaac M. Wise Temple Day".

Bill: 115-sres-257
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2017-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ohio
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
Designates September 16, 2017, as Isaac M. Wise Temple Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio, in: 
 
 
U.S. Jewish history;
 
 establishing Cincinnati as a great center of Jewish life, and 
 
contributing to religious life in the United States. 
 

action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 16, 2017, as Isaac M. Wise Temple Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of the Isaac M. Wise Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio, in: 
 
 
U.S. Jewish history;
 
 establishing Cincinnati as a great center of Jewish life, and 
 
contributing to religious life in the United States. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5747; text: CR S5747)
action_date: 2017-09-14
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 S5747; text: CR S5747)
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 10, 2017, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 115-sres-258
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2017-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
Designates the week beginning September 10, 2017, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Commends direct support professionals for being integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.

action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week beginning September 10, 2017, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.
 
Commends direct support professionals for being integral to long-term support and services for individuals with disabilities.
 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the successful implementation of the public policies affecting individuals with disabilities depends on the dedication of direct support professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5748; consideration: CR S5747-5748; text: CR S5747-5748)
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5748; consideration: CR S5747-5748; text: CR S5747-5748)
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 15, 2017, as "National Family Service Learning Week".

Bill: 115-sres-259
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2017-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Family relationships
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
Supports the designation of September 11-September 15, 2017, as National Family Service Learning Week to raise awareness about the importance of family service learning, family literacy, community service, and two-generational learning experiences.

action_date: 2017-09-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Supports the designation of September 11-September 15, 2017, as National Family Service Learning Week to raise awareness about the importance of family service learning, family literacy, community service, and two-generational learning experiences.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5748-5749; text: CR S5748-5749)
action_date: 2017-09-14
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 S5748-5749; text: CR S5748-5749)
action_date: 2017-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2017 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Bill: 115-sres-260
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2017-09-18 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: 2017-09-18
text: 
Designates September 2017 as School Bus Safety Month. 

action_date: 2017-09-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 2017 as School Bus Safety Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5810; text: CR S5804)
action_date: 2017-09-18
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 S5810; text: CR S5804)
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of September 2017 as "Alaska Wild Salmon Month".

Bill: 115-sres-261
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2017-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Alaska
Commemorative events and holidays
Fishes
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: 
Recognizes September 2017, as Alaska Wild Salmon Month.

action_date: 2017-09-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Recognizes September 2017, as Alaska Wild Salmon Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5810; text: CR S5804)
action_date: 2017-09-18
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 S5810; text: CR S5804)
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service and celebrating the Air Force for 70 years of serving and defending the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-262
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2017-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: 
Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service.
 
Honors and commends the achievements of the Air Force in serving and defending the United States through global vigilance, global reach, and global power.

action_date: 2017-09-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service.
 
Honors and commends the achievements of the Air Force in serving and defending the United States through global vigilance, global reach, and global power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5810; text: CR S5804-5805)
action_date: 2017-09-18
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 S5810; text: CR S5804-5805)
action_date: 2017-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Juan Manuel Santos has restructured and significantly strengthened the environmental sector and management capacity of the Colombian Government and has led the country to become a global environmental leader.

Bill: 115-sres-263
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2017-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Colombia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Forests, forestry, trees
Latin America
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Colombia's President, Juan Manuel Santos, has restructured and significantly strengthened the environmental sector and management capacity of the Colombian government and has led the country to become a global environmental leader.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5866; text of measure as introduced: CR S5866)
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2017 as "National Kinship Care Month".

Bill: 115-sres-264
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2017-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: 
Designates September 2017 as National Kinship Care Month. Honors the commitment and dedication of kinship caregivers and advocates. Encourages Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5866)
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 22, 2017, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 115-sres-265
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2017-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: 
Designates September 22, 2017, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Recognizes: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.

action_date: 2017-09-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 22, 2017, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Recognizes that there are cost-effective falls prevention programs and policies. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition and others for their efforts to increase awareness of falls prevention.
 
Recognizes: (1) the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for its work to make falls prevention a routine part of clinical care, and (2) the Administration for Community Living for its work to promote access to evidence-based programs and services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5867-5868; text: CR S5866-5867)
action_date: 2017-09-19
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 S5867-5868; text: CR S5866-5867)
action_date: 2017-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the United States-Liberia partnership, calling for free, fair, and peaceful elections in Liberia in October 2017.

Bill: 115-sres-266
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2017-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Liberia
Political parties and affiliation
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: 
Welcomes the visit of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to the U.S. Congress for her final address as President of Liberia.
 
Commends Sirleaf's efforts to consolidate post-conflict peacebuilding and democratic gains, promote social and economic development, and foster ties with the international community and her work to advance international gender equality.
 
Urges the government, people, and political parties of Liberia to:
 
 
 hold free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections in October 2017 and in the future; 
 
 adhere to the objectives set out in the Ganta and Farmington River Declarations and promote and ensure peaceful conduct among candidates, their supporters, and Liberian citizens; 
 
 ensure that there is robust civic education and electoral campaign outreach to politically marginalized groups; and 
 
 raise awareness of, and express zero tolerance for, violence against women, gender discrimination, or social bias in the electoral process.
 
 
Supports efforts by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to assist in election preparations.
 
Calls on Liberian citizens to fully participate in the general elections and to pursue legal avenues to resolve any disputes over the results. Encourages Liberian civil society organizations to intensify civic and voter education. Condemns any external interference in the election.
 
Encourages President Trump to appoint an Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
 
 Calls upon the U.S. government and international partners to support successful elections and Liberia's anticipated historic democratic post-electoral transition of executive power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5887-5888)
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2017 as "National Workforce Development Month".

Bill: 115-sres-267
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2017-09-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: 
 Designates September 2017 as National Workforce Development Month.
 
Supports federal initiatives to promote workforce development.
 
Acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.

action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Designates September 2017 as National Workforce Development Month.
 
Supports federal initiatives to promote workforce development.
 
Acknowledges that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/25/2017 S5888-5889)
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/25/2017 S5888-5889)
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6234)
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6234)
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5888-5889; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5888-5889)
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing September 26, 2017, as "National Voter Registration Day".

Bill: 115-sres-268
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2017-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: 
Recognizes September 26, 2017, as National Voter Registration Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6138-6139; text of measure as introduced: CR S6138-6139)
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2017 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-269
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 
Designates September 2017 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) encourage prostate cancer research, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer.

action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates September 2017 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Declares that steps should be taken to: (1) raise awareness of prostate cancer, (2) encourage prostate cancer research, and (3) improve access to care for prostate cancer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6192; text: CR S6189)
action_date: 2017-09-27
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 S6192; text: CR S6189)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2017 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-sres-270
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 
Designates September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6229)
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week.

Bill: 115-sres-271
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Horticulture and plants
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including:
 
 
raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; 
 
improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects;
 
 encouraging growth of community gardens; and 
 
supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6229)
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in Senate