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A resolution expressing support for the designation of 2019 as the "International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements".

Bill: 116-sres-283
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-07-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Chemistry
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International scientific cooperation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes and applauds the United Nations for proclaiming 2019 as the &quot;International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements.&quot;
 
The resolution also commends the global community of chemists for their efforts to (1) advance the field of chemistry, (2) recognize the International Year of the Periodic Table, and (3) participate in events marking such year as an important scientific milestone and global celebration.

action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes and applauds the United Nations for proclaiming 2019 as the &quot;International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements.&quot;
 
The resolution also commends the global community of chemists for their efforts to (1) advance the field of chemistry, (2) recognize the International Year of the Periodic Table, and (3) participate in events marking such year as an important scientific milestone and global celebration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5071; text: CR S5070)
action_date: 2019-07-24
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 S5071; text: CR S5070)
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Bill: 116-sres-284
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
International law and treaties
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Pacific Ocean

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as a priority for the United States and urges the U.S. Senate to consent to its ratification. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5111-5112)
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2019 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Bill: 116-sres-285
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as School Bus Safety Month.

action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as School Bus Safety Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 7/25/2019 S5112-5113)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 7/25/2019 S5112-5113)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5218)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5218)
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 26, 2019, as "United States Intelligence Professionals Day".

Bill: 116-sres-286
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 
This resolution designates July 26, 2019, as United States Intelligence Professionals Day and acknowledges the courage, fidelity, sacrifice, and professionalism of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5118; text: CR S5113)
action_date: 2019-07-25
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 S5118; text: CR S5113)
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
Make Rules Matter Act

Bill: 116-sres-287
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 

Make Rules Matter Act

 
This resolution modifies the requirements for raising and waiving several budget points of order that apply to legislation in the Senate. Among other provisions, the resolution requires an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate to waive certain budget points of order. (Under current law, most budget points of order may be waived by a vote of three-fifths of the Senate.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S5147)
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the importance of the long-term solvency of the Highway Trust Fund.

Bill: 116-sres-288
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government trust funds
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) the Highway Trust Fund should achieve long-term solvency through user fees, and (2) any spending on federal highway programs during the next reauthorization period that exceeds current fund revenues and balances should be fully offset.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5147-5148)
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that socialism poses a significant threat to freedom, liberty, and economic prosperity.

Bill: 116-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Economic theory
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) Marxism and socialism are failed ideologies; and (2) socialism poses a significant threat to freedom, liberty, and economic prosperity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5148-5149; text: CR S5148)
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating 50 years of environmental progress in the Cuyahoga River Valley and Lake Erie.

Bill: 116-sres-290
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2019-07-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Aquatic ecology
Economic development
Great Lakes
Lakes and rivers
Ohio
Outdoor recreation
Travel and tourism
Water quality
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 
This resolution celebrates 50 years of environmental progress in the Cuyahoga River Valley and Lake Erie. In addition, the resolution expresses the Senate's commitment to improve the Great Lakes Basin's ecosystem health, drinking water quality, and wastewater infrastructure.

action_date: 2019-07-29
text: 
This resolution celebrates 50 years of environmental progress in the Cuyahoga River Valley and Lake Erie. In addition, the resolution expresses the Senate's commitment to improve the Great Lakes Basin's ecosystem health, drinking water quality, and wastewater infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5149; text: CR S5149)
action_date: 2019-07-29
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 S5149; text: CR S5149)
action_date: 2019-07-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federation Internationale de Football Association should immediately eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with the same respect and dignity.

Bill: 116-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
International organizations and cooperation
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 
This resolution urges (1) the Federation Internationale de Football Association to eliminate gender pay inequity and treat all athletes with respect and dignity; and (2) all other local, state, federal, and international organizations to eliminate gender pay inequity.
 
The resolution expresses support for an end to gender pay inequity in the workplace, including athletic competitions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5200-5201; text: CR S5200)
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of Cameroon and armed separatist groups to respect the human rights of all Cameroonian citizens, to end all violence, and to pursue an inclusive dialogue to resolve the conflict in the Northwest and Southwest regions.

Bill: 116-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cameroon
Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Educational facilities and institutions
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
Human rights
News media and reporting
Nigeria
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 
This resolution calls upon all parties to the conflict in Cameroon to agree to an immediate cease-fire and engage in dialogue to resolve the conflict in a manner that respects rights and freedoms. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5201-5202)
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2019, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 116-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2019-07-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 
This resolution designates September 25, 2019, as National Lobster Day and encourages the observance of the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2019-07-30
text: 
This resolution designates September 25, 2019, as National Lobster Day and encourages the observance of the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5203; text: CR S5202)
action_date: 2019-07-30
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 S5203; text: CR S5202)
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2019, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 116-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution designates August 16, 2019, as National Airborne Day.

action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution designates August 16, 2019, as National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5217; text: CR S5256)
action_date: 2019-07-31
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 S5217; text: CR S5256)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of September 2019 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".

Bill: 116-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Building construction
Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Fires
Higher education
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month. 
 


action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as Campus Fire Safety Month. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5217-5218; text: CR S5256-5257)
action_date: 2019-07-31
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 S5217-5218; text: CR S5256-5257)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Bill: 116-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution (1) congratulates the United States Women's National Soccer Team for winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, and (2) stands in solidarity with the women of that team as they fight for equal pay.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5257)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its significant accomplishments and contributions to the economic and social development of the Americas.

Bill: 116-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Foreign aid and international relief
Inter-American Foundation
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution commends the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 50th anniversary for significant contributions to strengthening democracy, peace, and economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it expresses the Senate's committment to continue supporting the work of the IAF.

action_date: 2019-12-17
text: 
This resolution commends the Inter-American Foundation (IAF) on its 50th anniversary for significant contributions to strengthening democracy, peace, and economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean, and it expresses the Senate's committment to continue supporting the work of the IAF.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 367.
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: 2019-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5257)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution concurring with the decision to withdraw the United States from the INF Treaty, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International law and treaties
Nuclear weapons
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution supports the decision to withdraw the United States from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. 
 
(The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is an arms control treaty between the United States and Russia that bans the possession of certain missiles in both countries.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5258)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week in August 2019 as "World Breastfeeding Week", and designating August 2019 as "National Breastfeeding Month".

Bill: 116-sres-299
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Nutrition and diet
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
 This resolution designates the first week of August 2019 as World Breastfeeding Week, designates August 2019 as National Breastfeeding Month, and expresses support for policies and funding to ensure that all mothers who choose to breastfeed can access a full range of supports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5258)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 116-sres-300
Sponsor: Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Public Health week, recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, and encourages strengthening the public health system.

action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Public Health week, recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, and encourages strengthening the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5274; text: CR S5258)
action_date: 2019-07-31
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 S5274; text: CR S5258)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the return of the Indiana Rangers.

Bill: 116-sres-301
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Indiana
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the return from service in the Vietnam War of the Indiana Rangers.

action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the return from service in the Vietnam War of the Indiana Rangers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5275; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2019-07-31
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 S5275; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2019 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States, and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-302
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Human trafficking
Mental health
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
 

action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This resolution designates September 2019 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5275; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2019-07-31
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 S5275; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate