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A resolution designating September 4, 2019, as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

Bill: 116-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
 This resolution designates September 4, 2019, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day and recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure.
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: 
This resolution designates September 4, 2019, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day and recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 9/26/2019 CR S5757)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 9/26/2019 CR S5757)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5852-5853)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5852-5853)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.

Bill: 116-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
India
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi and honors his accomplishments and impact.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5757)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning October 20, 2019, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 116-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Civics education
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning October 20, 2019, as National Character Counts Week.

action_date: 2019-10-16
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning October 20, 2019, as National Character Counts Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5852; text: CR S5851)
action_date: 2019-10-16
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 S5852; text: CR S5851)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event for the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Bill: 116-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2019-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Prescription drugs
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: 
This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building on October 23, 2019, for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

action_date: 2019-10-16
text: 
This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building on October 23, 2019, for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event of the Drug Enforcement Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5853; text: CR S5851)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5853; text: CR S5851)
action_date: 2019-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the importance of access to safe, quality education, including protection from attacks on education, for children in conflict settings.

Bill: 116-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Crimes against children
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency planning and evacuation
Foreign aid and international relief
Multilateral development programs
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
This resolution condemns attacks on education settings, including violence against schools, sexual violence against children in schools, and recruitment of children into armed forces from schools. The resolution affirms U.S. government commitments to support education services for children affected by conflict and calls on the U.S. government to monitor attacks on education settings and to provide support for the inclusion of refugee children in host-country education systems. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5900-5901)
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the Kurds' vital role in stopping the spread of ISIS militants in the Middle East, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the importance of the Kurds in stopping the spread of Islamic State (ISIS) militants in Syria and the surrounding region. The resolution also states that the United States must continue its leading role in promoting peace in the Middle East and fighting against terrorist groups.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5901)
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 13, 2019, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bill: 116-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Endangered and threatened species
Hunting and fishing
Outdoor recreation
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
The resolution designates the week beginning on October 13, 2019, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
The resolution also acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. 
 
Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 

action_date: 2019-10-24
text: 
The resolution designates the week beginning on October 13, 2019, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
The resolution also acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. 
 
Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 10/17/2019 CR S5901-5902)
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 10/17/2019 CR S5901-5902)
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6177)
action_date: 2019-10-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6177)
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Youth Justice Action Month".

Bill: 116-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Juvenile crime and gang violence

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
This resolution designates October 2019 as National Youth Justice Action Month. It acknowledges that the collateral consequences normally applied in the adult criminal justice system should not automatically apply to youth arrested for crimes before the age of 18.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5902)
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Washington Mystics on winning the 2019 Women's National Basketball Association championship.

Bill: 116-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the Washington Mystics for winning the 2019 Women's National Basketball Association championship, and (2) supports equity in men's and women's professional sports.

action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the Washington Mystics for winning the 2019 Women's National Basketball Association championship, and (2) supports equity in men's and women's professional sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5905; text: CR S5902-5903)
action_date: 2019-10-17
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 S5905; text: CR S5902-5903)
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as "World Food Day".

Bill: 116-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Nutrition and diet
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
This resolution designates October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as World Food Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2019-10-17
text: 
This resolution designates October 16, 2019, and October 16, 2020, as World Food Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5905; text: CR S5903)
action_date: 2019-10-17
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 S5905; text: CR S5903)
action_date: 2019-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2019.

Bill: 116-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Red Ribbon Week, which promotes a commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles. It also encourages participation in drug prevention activities and the development of drug-free communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5926)
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the horrific attack in Dayton, Ohio, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Bill: 116-sres-367
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2019-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Ohio
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: 
This resolution condemns the attack in Dayton, Ohio, on August 4, 2019. 
 
It honors the memory of the victims who were killed. 
 
It expresses hope for the recovery of the individuals who were injured.

action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 
This resolution condemns the attack in Dayton, Ohio, on August 4, 2019. 
 
It honors the memory of the victims who were killed. 
 
It expresses hope for the recovery of the individuals who were injured.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 10/21/2019 CR S5926)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 10/21/2019 CR S5926)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6254)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6254)
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 116-sres-368
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-10-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Elementary and secondary education
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure
Public contracts and procurement
School administration
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: 
This resolution authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system to the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.

action_date: 2019-10-21
text: 
This resolution authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system to the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5927; consideration: CR S5927; text: CR S5926)
action_date: 2019-10-21
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 S5927; consideration: CR S5927; text: CR S5926)
action_date: 2019-10-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill: 116-sres-369
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2019-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Montagnard, an indigenous people living in Central Vietnam, who fought alongside the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and have faced persecution as a result. The resolution also condemns Vietnam's ongoing suppression of the basic human rights of its citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5974-5975)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Bullying Prevention Month" and October 23, 2019, as "Unity Day".

Bill: 116-sres-370
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This resolution designates October 2019 as National Bullying Prevention Month and designates October 23, 2019, as Unity Day. The resolution acknowledges that the prevention of bullying of children should be a national priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5975)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.

Bill: 116-sres-372
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2019-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Ecology
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Farmland
Federal-Indian relations
Forests, forestry, trees
Historical and cultural resources
Indian lands and resources rights
Intergovernmental relations
Land use and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Poverty and welfare assistance
Property rights
Scientific communication
State and local government operations
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This resolution urges the federal government to establish a goal of conserving at least 30% of the land and 30% of the ocean within its territory by 2030.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S5976-5977)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2019 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Bill: 116-sres-373
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and other patient services for those suffering from the disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)

action_date: 2019-10-22
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and other patient services for those suffering from the disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6047; text: CR S5977)
action_date: 2019-10-22
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 S6047; text: CR S5977)
action_date: 2019-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2019, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

Bill: 116-sres-374
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-10-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Lebanon
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance on October 23, 2019, for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S6095)
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Introduced in Senate