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A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Bill: 116-sres-585
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 1, 2020, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2506-2507)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2506-2507)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 17 through May 23, 2020, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 116-sres-586
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2020-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
This resolution designates the week of May 17-May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week and recognizes the contributions of public works professionals. 

action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
This resolution designates the week of May 17-May 23, 2020, as National Public Works Week and recognizes the contributions of public works professionals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 17, 2020, as "DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day" to raise awareness of and encourage research on diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma tumors and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill: 116-sres-587
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms on the brain stem. 
 

 

action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Pediatric Brain Cancer Awareness Day. Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a rare, fast-growing tumor that forms on the brain stem. 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2020 as "ALS Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-588
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2020-05-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
This resolution designates May 2020 as ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. 

action_date: 2020-05-19
text: 
 
This resolution designates May 2020 as ALS Awareness Month and commends efforts to improve the quality and length of life for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507-2508)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2508; text: CR S2507-2508)
action_date: 2020-05-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-589
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2020-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
The resolution also recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2445-2555)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2020, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent schemes targeting seniors in the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent those schemes, and to improve protections from those schemes for seniors.

Bill: 116-sres-590
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2020-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Consumer affairs
Crime prevention
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Postal service
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2020, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.

action_date: 2020-05-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2020, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day and encourages the development of policies that help prevent scams targeting older adults.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2559; text: CR S2555)
action_date: 2020-05-20
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 S2559; text: CR S2555)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

Bill: 116-sres-591
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2020-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Minority Health Month.

action_date: 2020-05-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Minority Health Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2559; text: CR S2555-2556)
action_date: 2020-05-20
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 S2559; text: CR S2555-2556)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2020, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2020 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-592
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2020-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of June 2020 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and the designation of June 5, 2020, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2556)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to recognize the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.

Bill: 116-sres-593
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2020-05-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Environmental education
Members of Congress
Senate
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: 
This bill recognizes April 22, 2020, as the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and commends the leadership of its founder, Senator Gaylord Nelson.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2556-2557)
action_date: 2020-05-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the payments to States for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program to be sufficient to cover losses experienced by child care providers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA]
Introduced: 2020-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child care and development
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local finance

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution calls for additional funding to states under the Child Care and Development Block Grant program to support child care providers impacted by the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2605)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of free societies and democracies, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2020.

Bill: 116-sres-595
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of a free press to an informed, transparent, and safe society; condemns threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world; and, in remembrance of journalists who lost their lives carrying out their work, calls for actions by the President, the Department of State, and foreign governments to protect and promote freedom of expression globally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2605-2606)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Hong Kong national security law proposed by the Government of the People's Republic of China would violate the obligations of that government under the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the Hong Kong Basic Law and calling upon all free nations of the world to stand with the people of Hong Kong.

Bill: 116-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Espionage and treason
Hong Kong
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Subversive activities
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution designates the Hong Kong national security law proposed by China as a violation of China's international obligations. The resolution calls on the United States to use all diplomatic means available to dissuade China from passing the law and rally free nations to stand with the people of Hong Kong. 

action_date: 2020-06-25
text: 
This resolution designates the Hong Kong national security law proposed by China as a violation of China's international obligations. The resolution calls on the United States to use all diplomatic means available to dissuade China from passing the law and rally free nations to stand with the people of Hong Kong. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 05/21/2020 CR S2606-2607)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: 05/21/2020 CR S2606-2607)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3285-3289)
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3285-3289)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2020 as "Older Americans Month".

Bill: 116-sres-597
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2020-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution designates May 2020 as Older Americans Month and encourages the United States to provide opportunities for older individuals to continue to flourish.

action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution designates May 2020 as Older Americans Month and encourages the United States to provide opportunities for older individuals to continue to flourish.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2610; text: CR S2607)
action_date: 2020-05-21
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 S2610; text: CR S2607)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 116-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2020-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2020, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2020, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2610; text: CR S2607-2608)
action_date: 2020-05-21
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 S2610; text: CR S2607-2608)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Judge Lee Roy West.

Bill: 116-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2020-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal district courts
Judges
Oklahoma

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge Lee Roy West, a federal judge from Oklahoma.

action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Judge Lee Roy West, a federal judge from Oklahoma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2610; text: CR S2608)
action_date: 2020-05-21
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 S2610; text: CR S2608)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of free societies and democracies, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2020.

Bill: 116-sres-600
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of a free press to an informed, transparent, and safe society; condemns threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world; and, in remembrance of journalists who lost their lives carrying out their work, calls for actions by the President, the Department of State, and foreign governments to protect and promote freedom of expression globally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2608-2609)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that order must be immediately restored to the cities of the United States so that citizens may have peace and the legitimate grievances of peaceful protestors may be heard and considered.

Bill: 116-sres-601
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2020-06-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Law enforcement administration and funding
Protest and dissent
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that order must be restored to American cities so that citizens may have peace and the grievances of peaceful protestors may be heard and considered.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2651)
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that the murder of George Floyd by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department is the result of pervasive and systemic racism that cannot be dismantled without, among other things, proper redress in the courts.

Bill: 116-sres-602
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2020-06-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Judicial procedure and administration
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes that there are legal and racial inequities in the doctrine of qualified immunity as it is applied to law enforcement. The resolution also acknowledges that Congress should amend the Revised Statutes to eliminate the qualified immunity defense for law enforcement officers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2651-2652)
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that State agencies and other providers of foster care services should make every effort to ensure that siblings remain together in the foster care system.

Bill: 116-sres-603
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2020-06-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Family relationships
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense the Senate that foster care services should make every effort to place siblings in the same foster home and provide siblings who are not placed together with opportunities to remain connected. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2652)
action_date: 2020-06-02
text: Introduced in Senate