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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should defend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148 Stat. 119) and halt its efforts to repeal, sabotage, or undermine health care protections for millions of people in the United States in the midst of the public health emergency relating to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Bill: 116-sres-638
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2020-06-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Judicial review and appeals

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice (DOJ) should defend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in ongoing litigation. Currently, DOJ supports the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that upheld a district court ruling that certain provisions of the PPACA are not severable from the remainder of the Act and therefore that the entire law is invalid. The Fifth Circuit's ruling is currently pending appeal before the U.S. Supreme Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4040-4041)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 2020 as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions immigrants and their children have made in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, and prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants to the future successes of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-639
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-06-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Immigration status and procedures
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes June 2020 as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the contributions immigrants and their children have made to the United States throughout its history. 
 
The resolution also welcomes immigrants currently in the United States and those seeking to immigrate to the United States to contribute to the health, safety, diversity, and prosperity of the United States by finding their place in our vibrant, multiethnic, and integrated society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4041-4042)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate on United States-Israel cooperation on precision-guided munitions.

Bill: 116-sres-640
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2020-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) regularized purchases of precision-guided munitions by Israel, coordinated with the U.S. Air Force annual purchase of precision-guided munitions, would enhance the security of the United States and Israel; and (2) the Department of Defense should take measures to expedite deliveries of precision-guided munitions to Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4144)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 13, 2020, as "National Borinqueneers Day".

Bill: 116-sres-641
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Puerto Rico
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution designates April 13, 2020, as National Borinqueneers Day and recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment in the armed conflicts of the United States in the 20th and 21st centuries.

action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution designates April 13, 2020, as National Borinqueneers Day and recognizes the bravery, service, and sacrifice of Puerto Rican soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment in the armed conflicts of the United States in the 20th and 21st centuries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4102-4103; text: CR S4144-4145)
action_date: 2020-07-01
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 S4102-4103; text: CR S4144-4145)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of Annie Glenn.

Bill: 116-sres-642
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2020-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution honors Annie Glenn, an advocate for people with communicative disorders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Bill: 116-sres-643
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Historical and cultural resources
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution designates June 2020 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
 
 The resolution also recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.
 
Finally, the resolution recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4145-4146)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Postal Service should remain a strong and universal service for the people of the United States, and should receive an appropriation to offset revenues lost due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Bill: 116-sres-644
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-07-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Inflation and prices
Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) should not close post offices or facilities, reduce its standards of service, or raise prices in a way that jeopardizes the affordability and accessibility of its products and services; and (2) Congress should appropriate funds to offset lost revenues of the USPS during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) emergency and should ensure that it maintains its services and remains an accessible, independent establishment of the federal government. 

 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4146)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that mob violence should be condemned.

Bill: 116-sres-645
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crimes against property
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement officers
Protection of officials
Protest and dissent
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that vandalism, mob violence, and the mob mentality should be condemned. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4230)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand.

Bill: 116-sres-646
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Higher education
International exchange and broadcasting
Student aid and college costs
Thailand

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand and encourages the President to expand the educational and cultural partnership between the United States and Thailand. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4231)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the forthcoming centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre.

Bill: 116-sres-647
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil disturbances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against property
Elementary and secondary education
Fires
Government liability
Higher education
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Oklahoma
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
U.S. history
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes the forthcoming centennial of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
 
The resolution, among other things
 
 
 acknowledges the historical significance of this event as one of the largest single instances of state-sanctioned violence against black people in American history; 
 
 honors the lives and legacies of the estimated 300 black individuals who were killed during the massacre and the nearly 9,000 who were left homeless and penniless; 
 
 condemns efforts to cover up the truth and shield the white community, especially government officials, from accountability; 
 
 condemns the continued legacy of racism and white supremacy against black people in the United States, particularly in the form of police brutality;
 
 encourages education about the massacre, the history of white supremacy that fueled the massacre, and subsequent attempts to deny or cover up the massacre, in all elementary and secondary education settings and in institutions of higher education; and 
 
 recognizes the commitment of Congress to acknowledge and learn from the history of racism and racial violence to reverse the legacy of white supremacy and fight for racial justice.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4231)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 2020 as "National Women's Suffrage Month".

Bill: 116-sres-648
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Members of Congress
U.S. history
Voting rights
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution designates August 2020 as National Women's Suffrage Month. It honors the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which provided for women's suffrage.

action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution designates August 2020 as National Women's Suffrage Month. It honors the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which provided for women's suffrage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4240; text: CR S4231-4232)
action_date: 2020-07-02
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 S4240; text: CR S4231-4232)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2020 as "American Grown Flower Month".

Bill: 116-sres-649
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of July 2020 as American Grown Flower Month.

action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of July 2020 as American Grown Flower Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4240; text: CR S4232)
action_date: 2020-07-02
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 S4240; text: CR S4232)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 10, 2020, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-650
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Historical and cultural resources
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.

action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 10, 2020, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4240; text: CR S4232)
action_date: 2020-07-02
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 S4240; text: CR S4232)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, while the United States finds value and usefulness in the World Trade Organization in fulfilling the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century, significant reforms at the World Trade Organization are needed and the United States must therefore continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve those reforms.

Bill: 116-sres-651
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2020-07-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Free trade and trade barriers
International monetary system and foreign exchange
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the World Trade Organization (WTO) is in need of significant reforms and that the United States, acting through the U.S. Trade Representative, must lead efforts to achieve such reforms.
 
Specifically, the Senate urges reforms to the negotiating and dispute settlement functions of the WTO, as well as to the rules for special and differential treatment for disadvantaged countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4232-4233)
action_date: 2020-07-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding preconditions for the readmission of the Russian Federation into a reconstituted Group of Eight or participation in the Group of Seven.

Bill: 116-sres-652
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2020-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: 
This resolution calls on Russia, as precondition for readmission into a reconstituted Group of Eight, to end its illegal occupation of Crimea and Donbas in Ukraine, cease malign activities against the United States and its allies, and terminate any bounties against members of the U.S. Armed Forces. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4270)
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a United States withdrawal from the World Health Organization undermines United States global health leadership and the international COVID-19 response.

Bill: 116-sres-653
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2020-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
This resolution expresses disapproval of the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The resolution emphasizes the importance of U.S. membership to ensure the implementation of reforms necessary for the WHO to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) crisis and future crises. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4355-4356; text: CR S4355)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 25, 2020, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 116-sres-654
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2020-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
 This resolution designates July 25, 2020, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
 This resolution designates July 25, 2020, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4359; text: CR S4356)
action_date: 2020-07-21
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 S4359; text: CR S4356)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis.

Bill: 116-sres-655
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2020-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: 
This resolution declares racism a public health crisis and supports efforts to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4427-4428)
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2020 as "National Blueberry Month".

Bill: 116-sres-656
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2020-07-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: 
This resolution (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.

action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 
This resolution (1) designates July 2020 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, and the economy of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4650; text: 07/22/2020 CR S4428-4429)
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4650; text: 07/22/2020 CR S4428-4429)
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Black, indigenous, and people of color ("BIPOC") Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2020.

Bill: 116-sres-657
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2020-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Mental health
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, including bringing attention to the mental health disparities faced by communities of color.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4476-4477)
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate