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A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks on Christian worshipers in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, and standing with the Government of Sri Lanka to encourage the protection and preservation of religious liberties.

Bill: 116-sres-176
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Crime victims
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Religion
Sri Lanka
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: 
This resolution condemns the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and declares that the Senate stands with the government of Sri Lanka in bringing peace and security to the citizens of Sri Lanka, particularly the religious communities of that nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2523-2524)
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2019, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-177
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2019-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of April 30, 2019, as National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2524)
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 116-sres-178
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

action_date: 2019-05-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/30/2019 S2524-2525)
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/30/2019 S2524-2525)
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2877-2878)
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2877-2878)
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019.

Bill: 116-sres-179
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Human rights
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution expresses concern about threats to freedom of the press and free expression around the world on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. It commends journalists and media workers for their role in promoting accountability, democratic activity, and civil society and reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to efforts of the U.S. government in supporting democracy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2574-2575; text: CR S2573-2574)
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-180
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of May 5-May 11, 2019, as Public Service Recognition Week.

action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of May 5-May 11, 2019, as Public Service Recognition Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2575)
action_date: 2019-05-01
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 S2577; text: CR S2575)
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 8 through April 12, 2019, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill: 116-sres-181
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education of the disadvantaged
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Mental health
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 8-April 12, 2019, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Specialized instructional support personnel include school counselors, school nurses, mental health personnel, social workers, therapists, and speech pathologists and audiologists serving the nation's schools and students.

action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 8-April 12, 2019, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Specialized instructional support personnel include school counselors, school nurses, mental health personnel, social workers, therapists, and speech pathologists and audiologists serving the nation's schools and students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2575-2576)
action_date: 2019-05-01
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 S2577; text: CR S2575-2576)
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Senate to condemn Modern Monetary Theory and recognizing Modern Monetary Theory would lead to higher deficits and higher inflation.

Bill: 116-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Economic theory
Monetary policy

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes that (1) deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous; (2) the implementation of Modern Monetary Theory will lead to higher deficits and higher inflation; and (3) it is the duty of the Senate to condemn the theory. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2576)
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the vital role of the United States-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-183
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Japan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the longstanding U.S. policy to pursue close and cooperative ties with Japan and the vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace and stability. It also calls for further strengthening ties between the two countries. 

action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the longstanding U.S. policy to pursue close and cooperative ties with Japan and the vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace and stability. It also calls for further strengthening ties between the two countries. 

action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the longstanding U.S. policy to pursue close and cooperative ties with Japan and the vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace and stability. It also calls for further strengthening ties between the two countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6255-6256)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6255-6256)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 233.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2619-2620)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka, offering sincere condolences to the victims, to their families and friends, and to the people and nation of Sri Lanka, and expressing solidarity and support for Sri Lanka.

Bill: 116-sres-184
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sri Lanka
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka by Islamist extremists against innocent civilians on Easter Sunday. It also offers condolences to the victims and their families and friends. It notes the importance of national unity in light of the 10th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's civil war.

action_date: 2019-06-03
text: 
This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka by Islamist extremists against innocent civilians on Easter Sunday. It also offers condolences to the victims and their families and friends. It notes the importance of national unity in light of the 10th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's civil war.

action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution condemns the terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka by Islamist extremists against innocent civilians on Easter Sunday. It also offers condolences to the victims and their families and friends. It notes the importance of national unity in light of the 10th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka's civil war.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3296-3297; text: CR S3296-3297)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3296-3297; text: CR S3296-3297)
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 105.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2620)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men's basketball team for another National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victory.

Bill: 116-sres-185
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Missouri
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution commends the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men's basketball team for another National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victory in men's basketball.

action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution commends the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men's basketball team for another National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II national championship victory in men's basketball.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2623; text: CR S2620-2621)
action_date: 2019-05-02
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 S2623; text: CR S2620-2621)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing April 30, 2019, as "El Dia de los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans".

Bill: 116-sres-186
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution designates April 30, 2019, as El Dia de Los Ninos&#8212;Celebrating Young Americans.

action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution designates April 30, 2019, as El Dia de Los Ninos&#8212;Celebrating Young Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2623-2624; text: CR S2621)
action_date: 2019-05-02
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 S2623-2624; text: CR S2621)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Bill: 116-sres-187
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2624; text: CR S2621-2622)
action_date: 2019-05-02
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 S2624; text: CR S2621-2622)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging a swift transfer of power by the military to a civilian-led political authority in the Republic of the Sudan, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-188
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sudan
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. 

action_date: 2019-06-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. 

action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
 
This resolution expresses support for democratization in Sudan and emphasizes that, until Sudan transitions to a civilian-led government, it will remain on the State Sponsors of Terrorism List and sanctions against the country will continue. The resolution also urges Sudan to pursue accountability for human rights abuses and release all political prisoners.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: The committee amendment to the preamble withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4736-4739; text: CR S4738-4739)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4736-4739; text: CR S4738-4739)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 106.
action_date: 2019-06-03
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: 2019-06-03
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: 2019-05-22
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2622)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning all forms of antisemitism.

Bill: 116-sres-189
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution condemns and commits to combatting all forms of anti-Semitism.

action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 
This resolution condemns and commits to combatting all forms of anti-Semitism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 5/2/2019 S2622-2623)
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 5/2/2019 S2622-2623)
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3622)
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3622)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2019, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaska Natives, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

Bill: 116-sres-190
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Minority Health Month in April 2019.

action_date: 2019-05-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Minority Health Month in April 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2655-2656; text: CR S2649)
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and passed without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2655-2656; text: CR S2649)
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of May 5 through May 11, 2019, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States and the impact that small business owners have on their communities.

Bill: 116-sres-191
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of the week of May 5-May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week.

action_date: 2019-05-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of the week of May 5-May 11, 2019, as National Small Business Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2656; text: S2649-2650)
action_date: 2019-05-06
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 S2656; text: S2649-2650)
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate