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A resolution designating June 15, 2020, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-621
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Judges
Law enforcement officers
Lawyers and legal services
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution designates June 15, 2020, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

action_date: 2020-06-23
text: 
This resolution designates June 15, 2020, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 06/15/2020 CR S2976-2977)
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 06/15/2020 CR S2976-2977)
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3160)
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3160)
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning attacks against members of the media and reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press and peaceful assembly to the health of democracy in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-622
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Employee performance
First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution condemns violence committed against people of the United States exercising their right to free speech and peaceful assembly, including journalists, and reaffirms the Senate's commitment to freedom of the press and peaceful assembly as pillars of democracy.
 
The resolution calls on local, state, and federal authorities to take steps to ensure that members of the media are able to safely perform their duties without interference, censorship, threats of violence, or physical harm and to explicitly exempt the news media from any curfew regulations.
 
The resolution calls on authorities and officials to (1) identify and thoroughly investigate instances in which government officials or members of police forces have restricted media access to the demonstrations or where violence was perpetrated against members of the media, and (2) ensure that such perpetrators are appropriately disciplined and charged.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2977)
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses.

Bill: 116-sres-623
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2020-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign and international banking
Foreign loans and debt
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Human rights
Multilateral development programs
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: 
This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. 

action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/16/2020 CR S3013)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 6/16/2020 CR S3013)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3091-3092)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3091-3092)
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the activities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities pose a threat to the national interest and national security of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-624
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2020-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Foreign and international corporations
Foreign property
Militias and paramilitary groups
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sanctions
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the activities of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, his affiliated entities, and the Wagner Group pose a threat to U.S. national security. The resolution calls on the President to work with Congress to develop a strategy to counter these threats.
(Prigozhin is a Russian businessman accused of interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the 2018 U.S. midterm elections, and the Wagner Group is a private, Russian paramilitary organization.)

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3013-3014)
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the benefits of "Buying American".

Bill: 116-sres-625
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Buy American requirements
Manufacturing
Materials
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: 
This resolution declares that it is U.S. policy to 
Buy American
, expresses the Senate's support for American manufacturing, and encourages Americans to buy American products and materials to the greatest extent possible.

action_date: 2020-12-21
text: 
This resolution declares that it is U.S. policy to 
Buy American
, and it expresses the Senate's support for American manufacturing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S7899)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S7899)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7898-7900)
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-12-21
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S3065-3066)
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.

Bill: 116-sres-626
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2020-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations
Hate crimes
Immigration status and procedures
Iran
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: 
This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others.
 
The resolution, among other things
 
 
 encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community;
 
 calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity;
 
 urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and 
 
 calls on Customs and Border Protection to immediately halt any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066)
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 2020 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Bill: 116-sres-627
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2020-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people.
 
The resolution r ecognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the laws of the United States and international treaties.
 
Additionally, the resolution encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066-3067)
action_date: 2020-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania.

Bill: 116-sres-628
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Romania
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania. The resolution applauds Romania for its economic and social progress and encourages the United States to advocate for an increased NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) presence in Romania. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3106)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2020 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill: 116-sres-629
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution designates June 2020 as Great Outdoors Month.
 
The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors.

action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution designates June 2020 as Great Outdoors Month.
 
The resolution encourages all individuals in the United States to responsibly participate in recreation activities in the great outdoors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 06/18/20 CR S3106-3107)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 06/18/20 CR S3106-3107)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4163)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4163)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 20, 2020, as "American Eagle Day" and celebrating the recovery and restoration of the bald eagle, the national symbol of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-630
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Currency
Elementary and secondary education
Endangered and threatened species
National symbols
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution designates June 20, 2020, as American Eagle Day and applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. 

action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution designates June 20, 2020, as American Eagle Day and applauds the issuance of bald eagle commemorative coins to generate funds for the protection of the bald eagle. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3110; text: CR S3107)
action_date: 2020-06-18
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 S3110; text: CR S3107)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and service of David Dorn and expressing condolences to the family of David Dorn.

Bill: 116-sres-631
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Missouri
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution (1) extends condolences to the family and friends of David Dorn, (2) recognizes and honors David Dorn as a hero who lived a life of service to his community and others through the pursuit of justice and the protection of individuals in the community, and (3) expresses deep respect and appreciation for the selfless character and sacrifice of David Dorn.

action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution (1) extends condolences to the family and friends of David Dorn, (2) recognizes and honors David Dorn as a hero who lived a life of service to his community and others through the pursuit of justice and the protection of individuals in the community, and (3) expresses deep respect and appreciation for the selfless character and sacrifice of David Dorn.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3110-3111; text: CR S3107-3108)
action_date: 2020-06-18
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 S3110-3111; text: CR S3107-3108)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Republic of Ecuador and recognizing the restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations.

Bill: 116-sres-632
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Computer security and identity theft
Congressional tributes
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Ecuador
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Peace Corps
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to the historic partnership between the United States and Ecuador, and it supports actions to strengthen this bilateral relationship. Further, it recognizes President Moreno and his administration for committing to democratic values and commends President Moreno for taking steps to protect freedom of expression and freedom of the press in Ecuador.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3108)
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day.

Bill: 116-sres-633
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of International Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3128)
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 30, 2020, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 116-sres-634
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2020, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 

action_date: 2020-07-01
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2020, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 06/22/20 CR S3128-3129)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 06/22/20 CR S3128-3129)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4163)
action_date: 2020-07-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4163)
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the Fourth of July, America's birthday, and the hundreds of businesses and workers that make up the fireworks industry.

Bill: 116-sres-635
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historic importance of fireworks displays in the United States and the joy the fireworks industry brings to communities and neighborhoods across the country, and it urges cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to reconsider postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations so that Americans can celebrate while adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3129)
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of the Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed across the globe.

Bill: 116-sres-636
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2020-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of the Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and congratulates and honors the men and women of Stars and Stripes who have served the U.S. military community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3158-3159)
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 35th anniversary of United States broadcasting to Cuba.

Bill: 116-sres-637
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cuba
International exchange and broadcasting
Latin America
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 35th anniversary of Radio and TV Mart&iacute; and recognizes the role that broadcasting to Cuba serves in providing outside information to the Cuban people. Further, it honors those at Radio and TV Mart&iacute;, administered through the Office of Cuba Broadcasting, for their commitment and dedication to informing the Cuban people, and it reaffirms the importance of U.S. policies supporting the transmission of external, reliable, objective information to some of the most repressed parts of the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3159)
action_date: 2020-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate