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A resolution supporting the designation of March 2019 as "National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-105
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2019-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of March 2019 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of March 2019 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1799; text: CR S1797)
action_date: 2019-03-12
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 S1799; text: CR S1797)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund.

Bill: 116-sres-106
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Minority education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
 This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund. It also celebrates the fund's successes in supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as underrepresented students.

action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
 This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund. It also celebrates the fund's successes in supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities as well as underrepresented students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1799; text: CR S1798)
action_date: 2019-03-12
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 S1799; text: CR S1798)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Taubert.

Bill: 116-sres-107
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
New York State
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
 This resolution authorizes (1) Erin Kurvers, a former employee of the Office of Senator Al Franken, and any other former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant testimony may be necessary, to testify in the case of 
United States v. Taubert
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Franken and such former employees in connection with this case.

action_date: 2019-03-12
text: 
 This resolution authorizes (1) Erin Kurvers, a former employee of the Office of Senator Al Franken, and any other former employee of the Senator's office from whom relevant testimony may be necessary, to testify in the case of 
United States v. Taubert
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Franken and such former employees in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1799; text: CR S1798)
action_date: 2019-03-12
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 S1799; text: CR S1798)
action_date: 2019-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Representative Walter Beamon Jones, Jr.

Bill: 116-sres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2019-03-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Congressman Walter B. Jones, Jr., late a Representative from North Carolina, and extends its warmest sympathies to his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1853; text: CR S1850)
action_date: 2019-03-13
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 S1853; text: CR S1850)
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the March 31, 2019, presidential election in Ukraine.

Bill: 116-sres-109
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for a transparent presidential election in Ukraine on March 31, 2019. The resolution directs the U.S. President to (1) assess the scope of Russian interference in Ukraine's election, and (2) asses the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations under Ukraine's new president. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1905-1906)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution keeping guns out of classrooms.

Bill: 116-sres-110
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Firearms and explosives
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that federal funds shall not be used to train or arm school personnel with firearms. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1906)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-111
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Latin America
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes and contributions of Latinas in the United States and recognizes the changes still to be made to ensure that Latinas can realize their full potential as equal members of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1906-1907)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States condemns all forms of violence against children globally and recognizes the harmful impacts of violence against children.

Bill: 116-sres-112
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Human rights
Mental health
Sex offenses
Violent crime
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution condemns all forms of violence against children and urges the United States to implement a comprehensive strategy to combat child abuse globally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1907)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2019, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution designates March 25, 2019, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution designates March 25, 2019, as National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1911; text: CR S1907)
action_date: 2019-03-14
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 S1911; text: CR S1907)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 21, 2019, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

Bill: 116-sres-114
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
U.S. history
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of March 21, 2019, as National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women during World War II.

action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of March 21, 2019, as National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1911; text: CR S1908)
action_date: 2019-03-14
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 S1911; text: CR S1908)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the REALTORS Land Institute on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Bill: 116-sres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Land use and conservation
Real estate business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the REALTORS&reg; Land Institute.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1908)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2019.

Bill: 116-sres-116
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1908)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 22, 2019, as "National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day".

Bill: 116-sres-117
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution designates March 22, 2019, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Additionally, the resolution commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.

action_date: 2019-03-26
text: 
This resolution designates March 22, 2019, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day.
 
Additionally, the resolution commends rehabilitation counselors and professional organizations assisting individuals who require rehabilitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 3/14/2019 S1908-1909)
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 3/14/2019 S1908-1909)
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2000)
action_date: 2019-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2000)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2019, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-118
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National and community service
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution designates April 18, 2019, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution designates April 18, 2019, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 3/14/2019 S1909)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 3/14/2019 S1909)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2100)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2100)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.

Bill: 116-sres-119
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2019-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1909-1910)
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel.

Bill: 116-sres-120
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 
This resolution opposes the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement (BDS) and other efforts targeting Israel, and states that BDS undermines the possibility for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges both sides to return to direct negotiations and expresses support for a solution resulting in the state of Israel existing alongside a democratic Palestinian state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1942)
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Israel and Egypt on the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty.

Bill: 116-sres-121
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Arab-Israeli relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
International law and treaties
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: 
This resolution requests the President to issue a proclamation to observe the 40th anniversary of peace between Israel and Egypt and encourages the two nations to continue to serve as examples of peacebuilding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1942)
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the 25th Anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda.

Bill: 116-sres-122
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Civics education
Commemorative events and holidays
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Economic development
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Rwanda
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution observes the 25th Anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda and expresses solidarity with the people of Rwanda. The resolution also calls on the United States and the international community to focus attention on Rwanda's future and cooperate to prevent genocides globally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2054)
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 70 years of accomplishments.

Bill: 116-sres-123
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Europe
International law and treaties
Military command and structure
Military readiness
North Macedonia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution lauds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its contributions to the safety, security, and democratic systems of its member states, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO's mission. It also calls on NATO members to fulfill their pledges to fully share the security burden by increasing their defense spending, and expresses the Senate's readiness to consider North Macedonia's application to join NATO. 

action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution lauds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its contributions to the safety, security, and democratic systems of its member states, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO's mission. It also calls on NATO members to fulfill their pledges to fully share the security burden by increasing their defense spending, and expresses the Senate's readiness to consider North Macedonia's application to join NATO. 

action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution lauds the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for its contributions to the safety, security, and democratic systems of its member states, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to NATO's mission. It also calls on NATO members to fulfill their pledges to fully share the security burden by increasing their defense spending, and expresses the Senate's readiness to consider North Macedonia's application to join NATO. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2282)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2282)
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 55.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2055)
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in Senate