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A resolution condemning the Government of the Philippines for its continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate release, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-142
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
News media and reporting
Philippines
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution condemns the government of the Philippines for the state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings in its War on Drugs. The resolution also condemns the government's detention of human rights defenders and Senator Leila De Lima and its harassment of journalists.

action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution (1) condemns the government of the Philippines for the state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings in its War on Drugs, (2) condemns the government's detention of human rights defenders and Senator Leila De Lima and its harassment of journalists; and (3) calls on the U.S. president to impose sanctions on specified Philippine officials and ensure that human rights conditions in the Philippines are consistent with requirements for security assistance.

action_date: 2020-01-08
text: 
This resolution (1) condemns the government of the Philippines for the state-sanctioned extrajudicial killings in its War on Drugs, (2) condemns the government's detention of human rights defenders and Senator Leila De Lima and its harassment of journalists; and (3) calls on the U.S. president to impose sanctions on specified Philippine officials and ensure that human rights conditions in the Philippines are consistent with requirements for security assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S79-80; text: CR S79-80)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S79-80; text: CR S79-80)
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 365.
action_date: 2019-12-17
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: 2019-12-17
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: 2019-12-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2278-2279)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage and the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-143
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2019-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Historical and cultural resources
Israel
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
The resolution affirms that the Israeli-American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States and condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of such community. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2279)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 5, 2019, as the "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

Bill: 116-sres-144
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2019-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Indian social and development programs
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution designates May 5, 2019, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.

action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution designates May 5, 2019, as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/4/2019 S2279-2280)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/4/2019 S2279-2280)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2623)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2623)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the bicentennial of the birth of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise and the 130th anniversary of the founding of the Central Conference of American Rabbis.

Bill: 116-sres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2019-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes March 29, 2019, as the bicentennial of the birth of Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise, founder of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the organizations now known as the Union for Reform Judaism and the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. 
 
The resolution recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of Rabbi Wise. 
 
It congratulates the Central Conference of American Rabbis on the 130th anniversary of its founding. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2282; text: CR S2280)
action_date: 2019-04-04
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 S2282; text: CR S2280)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the centennial of the Institute of International Education.

Bill: 116-sres-146
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2019-04-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Economic development
Higher education
International organizations and cooperation
Public-private cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Institute of International Education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2282; text: CR S2280)
action_date: 2019-04-04
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 S2282; text: CR S2280)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the 1-year anniversary of her passing.

Bill: 116-sres-147
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-08
text: 
 This resolution honors the life and memory of Jereima &quot;Jeri&quot; Bustamante and encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on her legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2291; text: CR S2296)
action_date: 2019-04-08
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 S2291; text: CR S2296)
action_date: 2019-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting efforts by the Government of Colombia to pursue peace and regional stability.

Bill: 116-sres-148
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Colombia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Human rights
International law and treaties
Judicial procedure and administration
Latin America
Organized crime
Public-private cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Venezuela
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 
This resolution reaffirms support for the people of Colombia in their pursuit of peace, lauds efforts to bring an end to Colombia's internal armed conflict, and reaffirms the partnership between the governments of the United States and Colombia on issues of mutual interest. 

action_date: 2020-06-03
text: 
This resolution reaffirms support for the people of Colombia in their pursuit of peace, lauds efforts to bring an end to Colombia's internal armed conflict, and reaffirms the partnership between the governments of the United States and Colombia on issues of mutual interest. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464.
action_date: 2020-06-03
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: 2020-06-03
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: 2020-05-21
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2331-2332)
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, as "National Assistant Principals Week".

Bill: 116-sres-149
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of April 8-April 12, 2019, as National Assistant Principals Week, and (2) honors the contributions of assistant principals to the success of students in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2332-2333)
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance.

Bill: 116-sres-150
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 
This resolution states that it is U.S. policy to (1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923; (2) reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with efforts to deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide; and (3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.

action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This resolution states that it is U.S. policy to (1) commemorate the Armenian Genocide, the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923; (2) reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with efforts to deny the existence of the Armenian Genocide or any genocide; and (3) encourage education and public understanding about the Armenian Genocide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 4/9/2019 CR S2333)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 4/9/2019 CR S2333)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7010)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7010)
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Pratersch.

Bill: 116-sres-151
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Florida
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Greta Hasler, an employee of the Office of Senator Bernard Sanders, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States v. Pratersch
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Sanders and those employees in connection with this case.

action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Greta Hasler, an employee of the Office of Senator Bernard Sanders, and any other current or former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States v. Pratersch
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Sanders and those employees in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2348; text: CR S2333)
action_date: 2019-04-09
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 S2348; text: CR S2333)
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean Americans in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-152
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2019-04-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in promoting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for further strengthening of ties between the countries. 

action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the U.S.-Korea alliance in promoting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for further strengthening ties between the countries. 

action_date: 2020-01-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in promoting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for further strengthening of ties between the countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S80; text: CR S80)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S80; text: CR S80)
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 366.
action_date: 2019-12-17
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: 2019-12-17
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: 2019-12-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2333-2334)
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the unique collaboration among United States nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians.

Bill: 116-sres-153
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the collaboration between U.S. nongovernmental organizations, including faith-based organizations, and Syrian nongovernmental organizations and the Israel Defense Forces in providing aid to internally displaced people and local residents in southern Syria. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2390)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through April 17, 2019, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Bill: 116-sres-154
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disability and health-based discrimination
Economic development
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Housing supply and affordability
Human rights
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the significance of April 11-17, 2019, as Black Maternal Health Week; (2) that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to raise national awareness of the state of black maternal health in the United States; and (3) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2390)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former United States Senator for the State of South Carolina.

Bill: 116-sres-155
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former Senator for South Carolina.

action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Ernest F. Hollings, former Senator for South Carolina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2390-2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2390-2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day.

Bill: 116-sres-156
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the goals of introducing daughters and sons to the workplace, and (2) commends participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.

action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the goals of introducing daughters and sons to the workplace, and (2) commends participants in Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2019 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-157
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution designates April 2019 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.


action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution designates April 2019 as Parkinson's Awareness Month.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate