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A resolution recognizing the importance of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative to the relationship between the United States and the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and to advancing the policy of the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.

Bill: 116-sres-392
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Policy sciences
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution celebrates the U.S. partnership with young leaders in Southeast Asia and recognizes the importance of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative in advancing U.S. soft power and promoting human rights, democracy, and good governance in the region. 

action_date: 2020-06-03
text: 
This resolution celebrates the U.S. partnership with young leaders in Southeast Asia and recognizes the importance of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative in advancing U.S. soft power and promoting human rights, democracy, and good governance in the region. 

action_date: 2020-06-16
text: 
This resolution celebrates the U.S. partnership with young leaders in Southeast Asia and recognizes the importance of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative in advancing U.S. soft power and promoting human rights, democracy, and good governance in the region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3014-3015; text: CR S3015)
action_date: 2020-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3014-3015; text: CR S3015)
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465.
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: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6338-6339)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith.
 
The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday.
 
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikhs of the United States have faced.

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith.
 
The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday.
 
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikhs of the United States have faced.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 10/31/2019 S6339)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6614)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-394
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution declares that the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), represents a measure of justice and relief to the victims of ISIS. The resolution also commends the members of the Armed Forces and the intelligence community for their flawless plan and execution to capture or kill al-Baghdadi. 

action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution declares that the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), represents a measure of justice and relief to the victims of ISIS. The resolution also commends the members of the Armed Forces and the intelligence community for their flawless plan and execution to capture or kill al-Baghdadi. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6347; text: CR S6339-6340)
action_date: 2019-10-31
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 S6347; text: CR S6339-6340)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-395
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Terrorism
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis. The resolution also honors the suffering of the hostages and sacrifices of those who attempted to rescue them.

action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis. The resolution also honors the suffering of the hostages and sacrifices of those who attempted to rescue them.

action_date: 2020-01-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the Iran Hostage Crisis. The resolution also honors the suffering of the hostages and sacrifices of those who attempted to rescue them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S80-81; text: CR 10/31/2019 S6340)
action_date: 2020-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S80-81; text: CR 10/31/2019 S6340)
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 368.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Health Literacy Month".

Bill: 116-sres-396
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution designates October 2019 as National Health Literacy Month, encourages people to improve their health knowledge, and recommends that health care providers deliver health services clearly and comprehensively.

action_date: 2019-11-06
text: 
This resolution designates October 2019 as National Health Literacy Month, encourages people to improve their health knowledge, and recommends that health care providers deliver health services clearly and comprehensively.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 2019/10/31 CR S6340)
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 2019/10/31 CR S6340)
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6452)
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6452)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Act creating the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program.

Bill: 116-sres-397
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
International exchange and broadcasting
Japan
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Mike Mansfield Fellowship Program. The resolution also expresses remembrance of the contributions of Senator Mike Mansfield and his wife Maureen to the Senate and to the U.S.-Japan alliance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6340-6341)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the National Peanut Festival held annually in Dothan, Alabama, and the importance of the peanut industry in the State of Alabama and the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-398
Sponsor: Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the National Peanut Festival held in Dothan, Alabama, is of remarkable importance to the state of Alabama, the United States, and the peanut industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S6341)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2, 2019, as "National Bison Day".

Bill: 116-sres-399
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution designates November 2, 2019, as National Bison Day.

action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution designates November 2, 2019, as National Bison Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S341-6342)
action_date: 2019-10-31
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 S6357; text: CR S341-6342)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing October 2019 as "National Women's Small Business Month".

Bill: 116-sres-400
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution recognizes October 2019 as National Women's Small Business Month, honoring the role of women small business owners and entrepreneurs and encouraging the support and creation of women-owned small businesses.

action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution recognizes October 2019 as National Women's Small Business Month, honoring the role of women small business owners and entrepreneurs and encouraging the support and creation of women-owned small businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S6342)
action_date: 2019-10-31
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 S6357; text: CR S6342)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2019 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-401
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution recognizes the October 2019 celebration of Filipino American History Month as a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time to reflect on and remember the many notable contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.

action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution recognizes the October 2019 celebration of Filipino American History Month as a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time to reflect on and remember the many notable contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR S6342-6343)
action_date: 2019-10-31
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 S6357; text: CR S6342-6343)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, work, and legacy of Toni Morrison.

Bill: 116-sres-402
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Congressional tributes
Literature
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of author Toni Morrison on the occasion of her death. 
 
The resolution recognizes Toni Morrison as (1) one of the most formidable scholars, educators, and authors of the United States; and (2) a writer of the stature of other great literary figures of the United States, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and William Faulkner. 
 
Finally, the resolution honors the life of Toni Morrison and her achievements in the humanities and literature. 

action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution extends heartfelt sympathy to the family of author Toni Morrison on the occasion of her death. 
 
The resolution recognizes Toni Morrison as (1) one of the most formidable scholars, educators, and authors of the United States; and (2) a writer of the stature of other great literary figures of the United States, such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mark Twain, and William Faulkner. 
 
Finally, the resolution honors the life of Toni Morrison and her achievements in the humanities and literature. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357; text: CR  S6343-6344)
action_date: 2019-10-31
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 S6357; text: CR  S6343-6344)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Farm to School Month".

Bill: 116-sres-403
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution (1) designates October 2019 as National Farm to School Month; (2) recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs; (3) encourages schools and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (4) encourages schools, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.

action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution (1) designates October 2019 as National Farm to School Month; (2) recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs; (3) encourages schools and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (4) encourages schools, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357-6358; text: CR S6344)
action_date: 2019-10-31
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 S6357-6358; text: CR S6344)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work in cooperation with the international community and continue to exercise global leadership to address the causes and effects of climate change, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-404
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution urges the United States to work with the international community to address the causes and effects of climate change and remain a party to the Paris Agreement and the 1992 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6344-6346)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October as "Brain Health Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-405
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Brain Health Awareness Month and encourages support for people living with diseases or injuries affecting the brain.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6346)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Washington Nationals on winning the 2019 Major League Baseball World Series.

Bill: 116-sres-407
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2019-11-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-05
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Washington Nationals on winning the 2019 Major League Baseball World Series.

action_date: 2019-11-05
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Washington Nationals on winning the 2019 Major League Baseball World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6410; text: CR S6396)
action_date: 2019-11-05
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 S6410; text: CR S6396)
action_date: 2019-11-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Members of Congress and their staffs, employees of the Executive Office of the President and executive branch agencies, and the President of the United States have a duty to protect the identities of whistleblowers and safeguard whistleblowers from retaliation.

Bill: 116-sres-408
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2019-11-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Public contracts and procurement
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: 
This resolution expresses appreciation for and acknowledges the contributions of whistle-blowers. It also recognizes the duty to protect the identities of whistle-blowers and safeguard them from retaliation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S6451)
action_date: 2019-11-06
text: Introduced in Senate