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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in State of Nevada v. Lacamera.

Bill: 116-sres-192
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Nevada
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Ariana Morales, an employee of the Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify in the case of 
State of Nevada v. Lacamera
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Cortez Masto and those employees in connection with this case.

action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Ariana Morales, an employee of the Office of Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify in the case of 
State of Nevada v. Lacamera
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Cortez Masto and those employees in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2700; consideration: CR S2700-2701; text: CR S2699-2700)
action_date: 2019-05-07
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 S2700; consideration: CR S2700-2701; text: CR S2699-2700)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 18, 2019, as "Kids to Parks Day".

Bill: 116-sres-193
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 
This resolution designates May 18, 2019, as Kids to Parks Day.
 
The resolution recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States. 

action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 
This resolution designates May 18, 2019, as Kids to Parks Day.
 
The resolution recognizes the importance of outdoor recreation and the preservation of open spaces to the health and education of young people of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR S2700)
action_date: 2019-05-07
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 S2701; text: CR S2700)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 30, 2019, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 116-sres-194
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2019, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 

action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2019, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 5/8/2019 S2746-2747)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 5/8/2019 S2746-2747)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5018-5019)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5018-5019)
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities.

Bill: 116-sres-195
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Chemical and biological weapons
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Oil and gas
Sanctions
Terrorism
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 
This resolution affirms U.S. policy not to allow Iran to develop or acquire nuclear weapons capability and rejects certain sanctions relief. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the American Peanut Shellers Association for a century of effective leadership in the peanut industry and the beneficial work of the peanut industry in the United States and the State of Georgia.

Bill: 116-sres-196
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services
Georgia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the American Peanut Shellers Association for a century of effective leadership in the peanut industry, and (2) the beneficial work of the peanut industry in the United States and the state of Georgia. 

action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the American Peanut Shellers Association for a century of effective leadership in the peanut industry, and (2) the beneficial work of the peanut industry in the United States and the state of Georgia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2748; text: CR S2747-2748)
action_date: 2019-05-08
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 S2748; text: CR S2747-2748)
action_date: 2019-05-08
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: 116-sres-197
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: 
This resolution 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: 2019-05-08
text: 
This resolution 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: 2019-05-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2748-2749; text: CR S2748)
action_date: 2019-05-08
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 S2748-2749; text: CR S2748)
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding.

Bill: 116-sres-198
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2019-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Brunei
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: 
This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed. 

action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed. 

action_date: 2019-07-16
text: 
This resolution censures Brunei's criminal laws with respect to sexual orientation and adultery, and supports the withdrawal and denial of United States visas for Brunei officials responsible for the implementation of such laws until they are repealed. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4870; text: CR S4870)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 139.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith.

Bill: 116-sres-199
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal appellate courts
Judges
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith, senior judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

action_date: 2019-05-09
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge Damon Jerome Keith, senior judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2774; text: CR S2773)
action_date: 2019-05-09
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 S2774; text: CR S2773)
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the taking of a photograph in the Senate Chamber.

Bill: 116-sres-200
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-05-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: 
This resolution suspends specified provisions of Rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) to permit the Senate Photographic Studio to photograph the U.S. Senate in actual session on Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at 2:15 p.m.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2774; text: CR S2773-2774)
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2774; text: CR S2773-2774)
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 65th anniversary on May 17, 2019, of the landmark decision of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education, 347 U.S. 483 (1954).

Bill: 116-sres-201
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2019-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Kansas
Minority education
Racial and ethnic relations
Supreme Court
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: 
This resolution honors the 65th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in 
Brown v. Board of Education
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2791-2792)
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the students, parents, teachers, and leaders of charter schools across the United States for making ongoing contributions to education, and supporting the ideals and goals of the 20th annual National Charter Schools Week, to be held on May 12 through May 18, 2019.

Bill: 116-sres-202
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2019-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: 
This resolution congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) improving and strengthening the public school system.
 
The resolution supports the ideals and goals of the 20th annual National Charter Schools Week.

action_date: 2019-05-13
text: 
This resolution congratulates the students, families, teachers, administrators, and staff of public charter schools across the United States for (1) making ongoing contributions to public education, (2) making impressive strides in closing the academic achievement gap in U.S. schools, and (3) improving and strengthening the public school system.
 
The resolution supports the ideals and goals of the 20th annual National Charter Schools Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2793; text: CR S2792)
action_date: 2019-05-13
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 S2793; text: CR S2792)
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

Bill: 116-sres-203
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2019-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association on its 80th anniversary and its efforts in helping to ensure the freedom to fly and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of aviators.

action_date: 2019-05-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association on its 80th anniversary and its efforts in helping to ensure the freedom to fly and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations of aviators.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2793; text: CR S2792)
action_date: 2019-05-13
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 S2793; text: CR S2792)
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
An executive resolution to return to the President of the United States the Arms Trade Treaty.

Bill: 116-sres-204
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-05-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Foreign aid and international relief
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: 
This executive resolution returns the Arms Trade Treaty to the President. The President requested such a return after concluding that the United States shall not become a party to the treaty. 
 
The United States had previously signed the treaty, but it had not been ratified by the Senate.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR 2793)
action_date: 2019-05-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the gratitude of the Senate for the people who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities.

Bill: 116-sres-205
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude for those who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities and support efforts by such banks and programs in response to natural disasters.


action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude for those who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in their local communities. The resolution also expresses support for efforts by such banks and programs in response to natural disasters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 5/14/2019 S2833-2834)
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 5/14/2019 S2833-2834)
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5609)
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5609)
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution marking the 70th anniversary of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, expressing concern about significant violations of international humanitarian law on contemporary battlefields, and encouraging United States leadership in ensuring greater respect for international humanitarian law in current conflicts, particularly with its security partners.

Bill: 116-sres-206
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Sanctions
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of international humanitarian law. The resolution encourages the United States to uphold international humanitarian law by refraining from use of sanctions that impede humanitarian action and ensuring compliance among security partners.

action_date: 2019-07-15
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the importance of upholding humanity in war and preventing human suffering. The resolution encourages the United States to work for humanitarian access and action and ensure compliance with the Geneva Conventions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 146.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2834)
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Senate GLASS Caucus staff association for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Senate staff on the 15-year anniversary of the association.

Bill: 116-sres-207
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Members of Congress
New Jersey
Senate
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This resolution (1) congratulates the Gay, Lesbian, and Allies Senate Staff Caucus, commonly known as the Senate GLASS Caucus, on its 15th anniversary; (2) commends the late Senator Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey for the critical role he played in the formation of the caucus and his steadfast support for equality; and (3) recognizes the members of the inaugural Senate GLASS Caucus Steering Committee for their vision and hard work in establishing the caucus.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2834)
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in Senate