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A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill: 116-sres-695
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Civics education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency planning and evacuation
Executive agency funding and structure
Georgia
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Higher education
House of Representatives
Indian lands and resources rights
Marketing and advertising
Members of Congress
Postal service
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. Postal Service
U.S. history
Voting rights
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution 
 
designates September 2020 as National Voting Rights Month, 
 
encourages people to uphold the right to vote, 
 
commemorates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution,
 
encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, 
 
recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, 
 
encourages the U.S. Postal Service to issue a special John R. Lewis stamp during the month of September, and 
 
invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5614-5615)
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 4, 2020, as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

Bill: 116-sres-696
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution designates September 4, 2020, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day and recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure. 

action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution designates September 4, 2020, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day and recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5616; text: CR S5615)
action_date: 2020-09-15
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 S5616; text: CR S5615)
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the brave men and women of our law enforcement agencies and urging the people of the United States to "Back the Blue".

Bill: 116-sres-697
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
California
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude to the brave law enforcement officers who serve their communities and condemns individuals who commit violence against them. It also calls on the people of the United States to denounce the September 2020 attack on deputies of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5654)
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-698
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 
This resolution designates September 2020 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and expresses support for further research of treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries and individuals living with paralysis.

action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 
This resolution designates September 2020 as National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and expresses support for further research of treatments, therapies, and a cure for spinal cord injuries and individuals living with paralysis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5676; text: CR S5654)
action_date: 2020-09-16
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 S5676; text: CR S5654)
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot Week".

Bill: 116-sres-699
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2020-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
National symbols
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11-September 17 as Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States. 

action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11-September 17 as Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5676; text: CR S5655)
action_date: 2020-09-16
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 S5676; text: CR S5655)
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 19 through September 26, 2020, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 116-sres-700
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2020-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 19-September 26, 2020, as National Estuaries Week.

action_date: 2020-09-16
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 19-September 26, 2020, as National Estuaries Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5676; text: CR S5655)
action_date: 2020-09-16
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 S5676; text: CR S5655)
action_date: 2020-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of Burma to hold free, fair, inclusive, transparent, participatory, and credible elections on November 8, 2020.

Bill: 116-sres-701
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution calls for free and fair 2020 elections in Burma (Myanmar) and expresses support for the people of Burma. The resolution also urges the United States and the international community to ensure a safe, participatory, and transparent electoral process in Burma through various measures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5710-5711)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-702
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution designates September 2020 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution designates September 2020 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5711)
action_date: 2020-09-17
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 S5715-5716; text: CR S5711)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 14, 2020, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

Bill: 116-sres-703
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Higher education
Minority education
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 14, 2020, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 

action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 14, 2020, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5711-5712)
action_date: 2020-09-17
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 S5715-5716; text: CR S5711-5712)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments of General Thomas P. Stafford and recognizing his contribution to the United States Space Program.

Bill: 116-sres-704
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes General Thomas P. Stafford's immense contribution to the Space Race and the United States' advancement in space policy and exploration. 
 
The resolution also commends General Stafford for his extraordinary dedication and service to the United States throughout his distinguished career. 

action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes General Thomas P. Stafford's immense contribution to the Space Race and the United States' advancement in space policy and exploration. 
 
The resolution also commends General Stafford for his extraordinary dedication and service to the United States throughout his distinguished career. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5712)
action_date: 2020-09-17
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 S5715-5716; text: CR S5712)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution proclaiming the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, to be "National Clean Energy Week".

Bill: 116-sres-705
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Energy prices
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution designates September 21-September 25, 2020, as National Clean Energy Week.

action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution designates September 21-September 25, 2020, as National Clean Energy Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5712)
action_date: 2020-09-17
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 S5715-5716; text: CR S5712)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.

Bill: 116-sres-706
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and other patient services for those suffering from the disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)

action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness about prevention, treatment, and other patient services for those suffering from the disease. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5713)
action_date: 2020-09-17
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 S5715-5716; text: CR S5713)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing September 1, 2020, as "National Poll Worker Recruitment Day".

Bill: 116-sres-707
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes September 1, 2020, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. 

action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes September 1, 2020, as National Poll Worker Recruitment Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5713)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5715-5716; text: CR S5713)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September 18, 2020, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-708
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Concussion Awareness Day on September 18, 2020, and encourages efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of mild traumatic brain injuries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5713)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the August 13, 2020, and September 11, 2020, announcements of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain are historic achievements.

Bill: 116-sres-709
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Bahrain
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain are historic achievements. Further, it encourages other Arab nations to establish full relations with Israel, and it reaffirms the Senate's support for a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5713-5714)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the High Holidays celebrated and commemorated by the Jewish people in the United States, in Israel, and around the world, and recognizing the many accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-710
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2020-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Israel
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: 
This resolution (1) demonstrates solidarity with, and support for, members of the Jewish community throughout the world; (2) recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of the Jewish community in the United States; (3) recommits to combating all forms of anti-Semitism; and (4) wishes the Jewish people a sweet new year full of peace and prosperity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5714)
action_date: 2020-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt.

Bill: 116-sres-711
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Debt collection
Education programs funding
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Interest, dividends, interest rates
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution calls on the President to take executive action to cancel up to $50,000 in federal student loan debt for borrowers. Further, it encourages the President to (1) ensure that borrowers have no tax liability from the debt cancellation, (2) ensure that the debt cancellation helps close racial wealth gaps, and (3) pause student loan payments and interest accumulation on federal student loans for the duration of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5791-5792)
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

Bill: 116-sres-712
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 21-September 25, 2020, as Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5792)
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the August 13, 2020, announcement of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the September 11, 2020, announcement of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain is a historic achievement.

Bill: 116-sres-713
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2020-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Bahrain
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: 
This resolution congratulates Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Israel and Bahrain on reaching their respective historic agreements. Further, it encourages other Arab nations to establish full relations with Israel, and it urges the President to continue engaging with Israel and U.S. Arab partners in reaching such agreements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5835)
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate