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A resolution calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its kwan-li-so political prison labor camp system, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-303
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
North Korea
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: 
This resolution calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses and release political prisoners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5315-5316)
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Workforce Development Month".

Bill: 116-sres-304
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: 
 This resolution designates September 2019 as National Workforce Development Month. 
 

 

action_date: 2019-08-01
text: 
 This resolution designates September 2019 as National Workforce Development Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5318; text: CR S5316-5317)
action_date: 2019-08-01
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 S5318; text: CR S5316-5317)
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 21, 2019, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 116-sres-305
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2019-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 14-September 21, 2019, as National Estuaries Week. 

action_date: 2019-08-01
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 14-September 21, 2019, as National Estuaries Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5318; text: CR S5317)
action_date: 2019-08-01
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 S5318; text: CR S5317)
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity.

Bill: 116-sres-306
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2019-09-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Minority and disadvantaged businesses
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to media diversity and expresses its pledge to eliminate barriers to such diversity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5410)
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Eastbank All-Stars from River Ridge, Louisiana, for winning the 2019 Little League Baseball World Series Championship.

Bill: 116-sres-307
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2019-09-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Louisiana
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Eastbank All-Stars from River Ridge, Louisiana, on winning the 73rd Little League Baseball World Series Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5410)
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Bill: 116-sres-308
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-09-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Espionage and treason
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: 
This resolution urges Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also urges Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he is afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5449)
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill: 116-sres-309
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Higher education
Marketing and advertising
Postal service
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This resolution 
 
designates September 2019 as National Voting Rights Month, 
 
encourages people to uphold the right to vote, 
 
encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, 
 
recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, 
 
encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special Fannie Lou Hamer stamp during the month of September, and 
 
invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5476-5477)
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the semiquincentennial of the community of Wheeling, West Virginia.

Bill: 116-sres-310
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2019-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the semiquincentennial of the community of Wheeling, West Virginia.

action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the semiquincentennial of the community of Wheeling, West Virginia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5478-5479; text: CR S5477)
action_date: 2019-09-12
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 S5478-5479; text: CR S5477)
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot Week".

Bill: 116-sres-311
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
National symbols
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11-September 17 as Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States. 

action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11-September 17 as Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5482; text: CR S5477)
action_date: 2019-09-12
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 S5482; text: CR S5477)
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2019, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 116-sres-312
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allied health services
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning September 8, 2019, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week and commends the contributions of direct support professionals who provide integral services to people with disabilities.
 

action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning September 8, 2019, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week and commends the contributions of direct support professionals who provide integral services to people with disabilities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5482-5483; text: CR S5478)
action_date: 2019-09-12
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 S5482-5483; text: CR S5478)
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 22 through September 28, 2019, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 116-sres-313
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2019-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 22-September 28, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans and by the families of Armed Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.

action_date: 2019-09-24
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 22-September 28, 2019, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans and by the families of Armed Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 9/17/2019 S5542)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 9/17/2019 S5542)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5669)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5669)
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the centennial of the Aerospace Industries Association.

Bill: 116-sres-314
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2019-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Manufacturing
Science and engineering education
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: 
This resolution acknowledges 2019 as the centennial for the Aerospace Industries Association.

action_date: 2019-09-17
text: 
This resolution acknowledges 2019 as the centennial for the Aerospace Industries Association.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5512; text: CR S5542)
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5512; text: CR S5542)
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution memorializing the discovery of the Clotilda.

Bill: 116-sres-315
Sponsor: Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL]
Introduced: 2019-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Alabama
Community life and organization
Historic sites and heritage areas
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: 
This bill memorializes the discovery of the wreckage of the 
Clotilda
, the last known slave ship to arrive in the United States. 

action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This bill memorializes the discovery of the wreckage of the 
Clotilda
, the last known slave ship to arrive in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 09/18/2019 S5542)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 09/18/2019 S5542)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1235)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S5542)
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution.

Bill: 116-sres-316
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Oil and gas
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: 
This concurrent resolution supports existing regulations with the goals of (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage, and (2) protecting national security and human health and welfare. The concurrent resolution also supports policies that will help meet these goals, such as policies that achieve maximum feasible reductions in oil use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5579-5580)
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-317
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of September 2019 as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.
 
It recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS.
 
It also acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5580-5581)
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to support the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Sixth Replenishment.

Bill: 116-sres-318
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2019-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: 
This resolution commends the Global Fund to Fight AIDS and its partners for their contributions to ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The resolution also affirms U.S. support to secure at least $14 billion in donor commitments for the Sixth Global Fund Replenishment.

action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
This resolution commends the Global Fund to Fight AIDS and its partners for their contributions to ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The resolution also affirms U.S. support to secure at least $14 billion in donor commitments for the Sixth Global Fund Replenishment.

action_date: 2019-12-02
text: 
This resolution commends the Global Fund to Fight AIDS and its partners for their contributions to ending the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. The resolution also affirms U.S. support to secure at least $14 billion in donor commitments for the Sixth Global Fund Replenishment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6790-6791; text: 12/10/2019 CR S6955)
action_date: 2019-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6790-6791; text: 12/10/2019 CR S6955)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 236.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5581)
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 16, 2019, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Bill: 116-sres-319
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 16, 2019, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 

action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 16, 2019, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5609; text: CR S5607-5608)
action_date: 2019-09-19
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 S5609; text: CR S5607-5608)
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.

Bill: 116-sres-320
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2019-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.


action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5609; text: CR S5608)
action_date: 2019-09-19
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 S5609; text: CR S5608)
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-321
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-09-19 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: 2019-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for continued research to improve screenings and treatment of prostate cancer.

action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for continued research to improve screenings and treatment of prostate cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5609; text: CR S5608)
action_date: 2019-09-19
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 S5609; text: CR S5608)
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate