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A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.

Bill: 116-sres-497
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2020-02-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Asia
Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Medical research
Rule of law and government transparency
Taiwan
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-11
text: 
This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak. 

action_date: 2020-03-03
text: 
This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1445)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1445)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1444-1445)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2020-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S994)
action_date: 2020-02-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning Stephen Miller for trafficking in bigotry, hatred, and divisive political rhetoric and for promoting policies that are inconsistent with the trust and confidence placed in him as a Senior Advisor to the President, and expressing the sense of the Senate that Stephen Miller should immediately resign from office.

Bill: 116-sres-498
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Executive Office of the President
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Political movements and philosophies
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution condemns Stephen Miller for his trafficking in bigotry, hatred, and divisive political rhetoric and promoting policies that are inconsistent with the trust and confidence placed in him as a Senior Advisor to the President. 
 
The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Miller should immediately resign, and if he does not resign, the President should remove him from office. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1077-1078)
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the reprehensible policy of the United States regarding the forced relocation of the Potawatomi people from their homeland east of the Mississippi River to Kansas and Oklahoma and the devastating hardships the Potawatomi people endured during the march west, known as the "Potawatomi Trail of Death".

Bill: 116-sres-499
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian lands and resources rights
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the extreme hardship, violence, and maltreatment inflicted on the Potawatomi people by the United States through the forcible removal of the tribe from their homeland east of the Mississippi River.
 
The resolution also recognizes (1) the special legal and political relationship that Indian tribes have with the United States, and (2) the solemn covenant that the Potawatomi people share with the land.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1078)
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the "International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife", as designated by the World Health Organization.

Bill: 116-sres-500
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of and encourages people to observe the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife, as designated by the World Health Organization. It also recognizes the contributions of nurses and midwives to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1078)
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending the Rules of Procedure and Practice in the Senate When Sitting on Impeachment Trials to ensure adequate access to witnesses and documents in impeachment trials of a President or Vice President, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-501
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution revises Senate procedures for impeachment trials, including to
 
 
establish a process for obtaining testimony from witnesses and relevant documents in an impeachment trial of the President or the Vice President;
 
make it out of order to consider a resolution or motion that would modify, supersede, waive, or be inconsistent with specified impeachment trial rules; and
 
require the Presiding Officer to rule on any assertion of privilege or immunity in connection with the production of evidence in an impeachment trial of the President or the Vice President.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1079)
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.

Bill: 116-sres-502
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Intergovernmental relations
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945, and encourages the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2020-06-03
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945, and encourages the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

action_date: 2020-06-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima that began on February 19, 1945, and ended on March 26, 1945, and encourages the people of the United States to honor the veterans of the Battle of Iwo Jima with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3016; text: 02/13/2020 CR S1079-1080)
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3016; text: 02/13/2020 CR S1079-1080)
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of West Florida Argonauts football team for its National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victory.

Bill: 116-sres-503
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution commends the University of West Florida Argonauts football team for its National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victory.

action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution commends the University of West Florida Argonauts football team for its National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1083; text: CR S1080)
action_date: 2020-02-13
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 S1083; text: CR S1080)
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018.

Bill: 116-sres-504
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Florida
Health personnel
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution honors the memories of the victims killed in the attack on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and offers condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
 
The resolution (1) honors the survivors and pledges continued support for their recovery, (2) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community, and (3) expresses gratitude to the emergency medical and health care professionals of the Parkland community for their efforts in responding to the attack and caring for the victims and survivors. 

action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution honors the memories of the victims killed in the attack on February 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and offers condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.
 
The resolution (1) honors the survivors and pledges continued support for their recovery, (2) recognizes the strength and resilience of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School community, and (3) expresses gratitude to the emergency medical and health care professionals of the Parkland community for their efforts in responding to the attack and caring for the victims and survivors. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1083; text: CR S1080)
action_date: 2020-02-13
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 S1083; text: CR S1080)
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue to provide support to international partners to help prevent and stop the spread of coronavirus.

Bill: 116-sres-505
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2020-02-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States will continue supporting international partners to prevent and stop the spread of the coronavirus, and it encourages the U.S. government to continue working with the World Health Organization and other countries to achieve that goal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1080)
action_date: 2020-02-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the Republic of Tunisia.

Bill: 116-sres-506
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Africa
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations
Tunisia

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution urges the United States to begin negotiations to enter a free trade agreement with Tunisia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1225)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting Minor League Baseball.

Bill: 116-sres-507
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution supports the preservation of Minor League Baseball clubs in 160 American communities across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1225-1226)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the historic seating of Hiram Rhodes Revels as the first African American United States Senator.

Bill: 116-sres-508
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Mississippi
Racial and ethnic relations
Senate
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the historic seating of Hiram Rhodes Revels, Senator of Mississippi, as the first African American Senator.

action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the historic seating of Hiram Rhodes Revels, Senator of Mississippi, as the first African American Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1175-1176; text: CR S1226)
action_date: 2020-02-27
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 S1175-1176; text: CR S1226)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire.

Bill: 116-sres-509
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution calls upon the United Nations Security Council to extend certain expiring restrictions placed on Iran and on arms technology suppliers to Iran, including an export ban prohibiting Iran from exporting weapons and an embargo preventing the sale of arms to Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1226-1227)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the people of Taiwan on holding free and fair democratic presidential and legislative elections, and congratulating Madame Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election to the presidency of Taiwan.

Bill: 116-sres-510
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: This resolution commends the people of Taiwan for the holding of democratic elections and congratulates President Tsai Ing-wen on her reelection. The resolution calls on the United States to advocate for Taiwan's active participation in international organizations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1227)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in developing countries with vaccines and immunization through GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance.

Bill: 116-sres-511
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Immunology and vaccination
International organizations and cooperation
Public-private cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution commends the work of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) to expand access to vaccines and immunizations in developing countries, affirms U.S. support for GAVI, and encourages continued collaboration with GAVI to introduce and sustain the use of new and underused vaccines in immunization programs.

action_date: 2020-06-03
text: 
This resolution commends the work of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) to expand access to vaccines and immunizations in developing countries, affirms U.S. support for GAVI, and encourages continued collaboration with GAVI to introduce and sustain the use of new and underused vaccines in immunization programs.

action_date: 2020-06-16
text: 
This resolution commends the work of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) to expand access to vaccines and immunizations in developing countries, affirms U.S. support for GAVI, and encourages continued collaboration with GAVI to introduce and sustain the use of new and underused vaccines in immunization programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3016-3017; text: CR S3017)
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S3016-3017; text: CR S3017)
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 469.
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: 2020-02-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1227-1228)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2, 2020, as "Read Across America Day".

Bill: 116-sres-512
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2020-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution designates March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day.
 
The resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. 

action_date: 2020-02-27
text: 
This resolution designates March 2, 2020, as Read Across America Day.
 
The resolution (1) honors all authors for their successes in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (2) honors the 23rd anniversary of Read Across America Day; and (3) encourages parents, educators, and communities to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1236; text: CR S1228)
action_date: 2020-02-27
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 S1236; text: CR S1228)
action_date: 2020-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate