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A resolution expressing serious concern about widespread irregularities in Bolivia's October 20, 2019, general elections and supporting the convening of new elections in Bolivia at the earliest possible date.

Bill: 116-sres-447
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2019-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bolivia
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: 
This resolution expresses the Senate's concern over irregularities in the 2019 general elections in Bolivia, supports the expeditious convening of new democratic elections that are free, fair, and transparent, and urges all Bolivians to repudiate violence and peacefully exercise their rights.

action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the Senate's concern over irregularities in the 2019 general elections in Bolivia, supports the expeditious convening of new democratic elections that are free, fair, and transparent, and urges all Bolivians to repudiate violence and peacefully exercise their rights.

action_date: 2020-01-08
text: 
This resolution expresses the Senate's concern over irregularities in the 2019 general elections in Bolivia, supports the expeditious convening of new democratic elections that are free, fair, and transparent, and urges all Bolivians to repudiate violence and peacefully exercise their rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S77-79; text: CR S78-79)
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 341.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6860)
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 3, 2019, as "National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-448
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: 
This resolution designates December 3, 2019, as National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day. (Phenylketonuria or PKU is a rare, inherited metabolic disorder that can cause intellectual disability and other neurological problems.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6907; text: CR S6906)
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6907; text: CR S6906)
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Nation, States, cities, Tribal nations, and businesses, institutions of higher education, and other institutions in the United States should work toward achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Bill: 116-sres-449
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Business investment and capital
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: 
This resolution urges the United States to remain a party to the Paris Agreement and promote the reduction of global warming pollution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6953)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 71st anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 116-sres-450
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: 
This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day. It also reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supports the rights of human rights defenders all over the world to promote fundamental freedoms enshrined in the declaration.

action_date: 2019-12-18
text: 
This resolution designates December 10, 2019, as Human Rights Day. It also reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and supports the rights of human rights defenders all over the world to promote fundamental freedoms enshrined in the declaration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 12/10/2019 CR S6954)
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 12/10/2019 CR S6954)
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7165)
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7165)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating astronauts Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for the historic accomplishment of completing the first all-female spacewalk.

Bill: 116-sres-451
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space flight and exploration
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: 
This resolution congratulates and expresses pride in Dr. Jessica U. Meir and Christina H. Koch for successfully completing the first all-female spacewalk in history. 
 
The resolution also supports the efforts of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to (1) fully integrate women into the astronaut corps, and (2) ensure that one of the next humans to walk on the Moon shall be a woman. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6956; text: CR S6954)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6956; text: CR S6954)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.

Bill: 116-sres-452
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Disability and health-based discrimination
Drug therapy
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes World AIDS Day and expresses support for efforts to treat and prevent HIV/AIDS both domestically and internationally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6954-6955)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Employees of the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-453
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign aid and international relief
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Legal fees and court costs
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This resolution honors the employees of the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development. The resolution calls on the State Department to afford the appropriate assistance and protections to its employees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7030-7031)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of Jose Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

Bill: 116-sres-454
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Cuba
Detention of persons
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This resolution condemns the imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

action_date: 2020-06-03
text: 
This resolution condemns the conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 
This resolution condemns the conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7031-7032)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the Case of Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al.

Bill: 116-sres-455
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-12-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Lawyers and legal services
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Schumer in the case of 
Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al
.

action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Schumer in the case of 
Richard Arjun Kaul v. Senator Charles Schumer, et al
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7033; text: CR S7032)
action_date: 2019-12-12
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 S7033; text: CR S7032)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the entry of Alabama into the Union as the 22d State.

Bill: 116-sres-456
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2019-12-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the entry of Alabama into the Union as the 22nd state.

action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the entry of Alabama into the Union as the 22nd state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7121; text: CR S7119)
action_date: 2019-12-17
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 S7121; text: CR S7119)
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the terrorist attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday, December 6, 2019, honoring the members of the Navy who lost their lives in the attack, and expressing support and prayers for all individuals affected by the attack.

Bill: 116-sres-457
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-12-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Law enforcement officers
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: 
This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on members of the U.S. Navy that occurred on December 6, 2019, at Naval Air Station Pensacola and memorializes those killed.

action_date: 2019-12-18
text: 
This resolution condemns the terrorist attack on members of the U.S. Navy that occurred on December 6, 2019, at Naval Air Station Pensacola and memorializes those killed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7136; text: CR S7163)
action_date: 2019-12-18
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 S7136; text: CR S7163)
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

Bill: 116-sres-458
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws a priority in bilateral relationships between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them. 

action_date: 2020-12-19
text: 
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of State to (1) encourage the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws in bilateral discussions between the United States and countries that have such laws; (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as countries of particular concern for religious freedom; and (3) oppose efforts by the United Nations to implement an international anti-blasphemy norm. The resolution also calls on the governments of countries that enforce such laws to amend or repeal them and to release anyone imprisoned pursuant to them. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7851-7852)
action_date: 2020-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7851-7852)
action_date: 2020-12-19
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7850-7852)
action_date: 2020-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-12-19
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7213)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the majority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 116-sres-459
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Select Committee on Ethics

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution designates the majority party's membership on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics for the 116th Congress.

action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution designates the majority party's membership on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics for the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7234; text: CR S7213)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7234; text: CR S7213)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the American Geophysical Union on the occasion of its centennial.

Bill: 116-sres-460
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Earth sciences
International scientific cooperation
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution congratulates the American Geophysical Union on the occasion of its centennial.

action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution congratulates the American Geophysical Union on the occasion of its centennial.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7234; text: CR S7214)
action_date: 2019-12-19
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 S7234; text: CR S7214)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Seattle Sounders FC on winning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup.

Bill: 116-sres-461
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2019-12-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Washington State
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes Seattle Sounders FC for winning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup, and (2) supports equity in men's and women's professional sports.

action_date: 2019-12-19
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes Seattle Sounders FC for winning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup, and (2) supports equity in men's and women's professional sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7234; text: CR S7214)
action_date: 2019-12-19
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 S7234; text: CR S7214)
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Introduced in Senate