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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the value of the bilateral relationship between the United States and Mexico.

Bill: 115-sres-371
Sponsor: Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2018-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Latin America
Mexico
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: 
Declares that: (1) the Senate values the U.S.-Mexico relationship and the benefits derived from cooperation on security, combating transnational crime, energy, economic engagement, and cultural engagement; and (2) such relationship is strengthened by interaction between people of such countries and economic interaction.
 
Recognizes that: (1) implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994 and the resulting increase in trade have provided a platform for cooperation with Mexico; and (2) Mexico is an essential U.S. partner in regional security. Encourages the President to strengthen U.S.-Mexico ties to help advance U.S. regional interests.
 
Encourages U.S. drug enforcement agencies to continue developing strong cooperative measures with Mexico.
 
Encourages the President to work toward modernization of NAFTA in a way that strengthens it. Stresses the importance of NAFTA to the U.S. economy and to the bilateral relationship with Mexico.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S141)
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 115-sres-372
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2017 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S170; text: CR S169)
action_date: 2018-01-11
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 S170; text: CR S169)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Korean American Day".

Bill: 115-sres-373
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
North Korea
Racial and ethnic relations
South Korea
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. 
 
Recognizes the 115th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S169)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 12, 2018, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 115-sres-374
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-01-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: 
Supports the designation of Darwin Day. 
 
Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S302)
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship.

Bill: 115-sres-375
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2018-01-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alabama
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: 
Congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship. 

action_date: 2018-01-18
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S277; text: CR S302)
action_date: 2018-01-18
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 S277; text: CR S302)
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2018, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Bill: 115-sres-377
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2018-01-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National and community service
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: 
Designates April 18, 2018, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2018-04-10
text: 
Designates April 18, 2018, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2044-2045)
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2044-2045)
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S469)
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the National Treasury Employees Union on its 80th anniversary and commending the dedication to Federal employees of and continued service by the National Treasury Employees Union and the members of the National Treasury Employees Union.

Bill: 115-sres-378
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2018-01-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: 
Congratulates the National Treasury Employees Union on its 80th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S470)
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 115-sres-379
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-01-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Evidence and witnesses
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids into and throughout the United States to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.

action_date: 2018-01-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into purchase and shipment of illicit opioids into and throughout the United States to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S475; text: CR S470)
action_date: 2018-01-23
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 S475; text: CR S470)
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Charleston men's soccer team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Soccer Championship at Swope Soccer Village in Kansas City, Missouri.

Bill: 115-sres-380
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2018-01-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
School athletics
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: 
Congratulates the University of Charleston men's soccer team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Soccer Championship.
 
Recognizes the athletic program at that university for its achievement in both sports and academics.

action_date: 2018-01-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Congratulates the University of Charleston men's soccer team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men's Soccer Championship.
 
Recognizes the athletic program at that university for its achievement in both sports and academics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S475; text: CR S470-471)
action_date: 2018-01-23
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 S475; text: CR S470-471)
action_date: 2018-01-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of January 21 through January 27, 2018, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 115-sres-381
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2018-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: 
Designates the week of January 21-January 27, 2018, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available.

action_date: 2018-01-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Designates the week of January 21-January 27, 2018, as National School Choice Week. Encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S526; text: CR S524)
action_date: 2018-01-25
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 S526; text: CR S524)
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 115-sres-382
Sponsor: Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN]
Introduced: 2018-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.

action_date: 2018-01-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting and ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S526; text: CR S524-525)
action_date: 2018-01-25
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 S526; text: CR S524-525)
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of a "Women's Health Research Day".

Bill: 115-sres-383
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2018-01-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a Women's Health Research Day. 

 
Supports efforts to: (1) recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to women's health, (2) increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research, and (3) encourage individuals to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Republic of Korea for hosting the 2018 Winter Olympic Games and supporting the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Bill: 115-sres-384
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Olympic games
South Korea
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea to support, participate in, and help ensure the security of the 23rd Olympic Winter Games. 
 
Recognizes the importance of such games as a leading international sporting event that can contribute to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and around the world.
 
Reaffirms that the United States, the Republic of Korea, and other partners remain committed to pursuing the policy of maximum pressure and engagement toward the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). 
 
Expresses hope that the games will contribute to the decision by the DPRK to engage in negotiations that will result in complete, verifiable, and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. 
 Wishes the Republic of Korea success in preparing for and hosting such games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S552)
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the observation of "National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month" during the period beginning on January 1, 2018, and ending on February 1, 2018, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Bill: 115-sres-385
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-01-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Human rights
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: 
Expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2018. 

action_date: 2018-02-07
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2018. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S697)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S697)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S697)
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S697)
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S552-553; text of measure as introduced: CR S552-553)
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing January 30, 2018, as "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".

Bill: 115-sres-387
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2018-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Detention of persons
Japan
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: 
Honors Fred Toyosaburo Korematsu for his loyalty and patriotism to the United States, his work to advance the civil liberties of all people of the United States, and his dedication to justice and equality.
 
Recognizes January 30, 2018, as Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
 
Denounces any effort to discriminate against any individual based on his or her national origin or religion.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S584-585)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement.

Bill: 115-sres-388
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2018-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Immigration status and procedures
International organizations and cooperation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: 
Reaffirms: (1) the proud U.S. history of refugee resettlement, and (2) the strong bipartisan commitment to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees.
 
Recognizes: (1) January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban; and (2) the profound consequences faced by refugees and their families who have been stranded, separated, and scarred by current U.S. policies.
 
Underscores the importance of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program as a critical tool for U.S. global leadership.
 
Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) resettle 45,000 refugees in FY2018 and at least 75,000 refugees in FY2019, (2) uphold its international leadership role in responding to displacement crises with humanitarian assistance and protection of the most vulnerable populations, and (3) recommit to offering freedom from oppression and to resettling the most vulnerable refugees regardless of their country of origin or religious beliefs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S585-586)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the commissioning of the USS Omaha.

Bill: 115-sres-389
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2018-01-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military facilities and property
Military history
Nebraska

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: 
Commemorates the commissioning of the USS 
Omaha
 (LCS-12).
 

action_date: 2018-01-30
text: 

 
Commemorates the commissioning of the USS 
Omaha
 (LCS-12).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S591; text: CR S586)
action_date: 2018-01-30
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 S591; text: CR S586)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Introduced in Senate