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A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Bill: 116-sres-676
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2020-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Sanctions
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: 
This resolution authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into the art industry and U.S. policies that undermine sanctions to the Department of Homeland Security and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.

action_date: 2020-08-06
text: 
This resolution authorizes the chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of the subcommittee's investigation into the art industry and U.S. policies that undermine sanctions to the Department of Homeland Security and other regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5289-5290; consideration: CR S5345; text: CR S5289)
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5289-5290; consideration: CR S5345; text: CR S5289)
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 16, 2020, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 116-sres-677
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2020-08-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: 
This resolution designates August 16, 2020, as National Airborne Day.

action_date: 2020-08-06
text: 
This resolution designates August 16, 2020, as National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5345; text: CR S5290)
action_date: 2020-08-06
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 S5345; text: CR S5290)
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2020 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-678
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-08-06 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: 2020-08-06
text: 
This resolution designates September 2020 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: 2020-08-06
text: 
This resolution designates September 2020 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: 2020-08-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5345-5346; text: CR S5290)
action_date: 2020-08-06
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 S5345-5346; text: CR S5290)
action_date: 2020-08-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing appreciation and support for essential employees with disabilities or who are blind during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Bill: 116-sres-679
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2020-08-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes the essential work performed by individuals with disabilities or who are blind during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. It recognizes and thanks essential employees with disabilities or who are blind for their vital contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5379-5380)
action_date: 2020-08-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the People's Republic of China's use of military aggression to change the status quo at the Line of Actual Control between India and China.

Bill: 116-sres-680
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2020-08-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
India
Infrastructure development
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: 
This resolution condemns China's use of military force at the Line of Actual Control (i.e., the effective border between India and China) and supports a diplomatic solution that restores the line's demarcation in accordance with China's previous agreement with India. The resolution also commends India's efforts to secure its telecommunications infrastructure from Chinese security threats and expresses support for a strengthened U.S. partnership with India. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5410-5411)
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Chinese railroad workers who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad from 1865 to 1869 and the important contributions of those railroad workers to the growth of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-681
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2020-08-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
California
China
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Immigrant health and welfare
Racial and ethnic relations
Railroads
Transportation employees
U.S. history
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Chinese immigrants who worked on the Transcontinental Railroad from 1865 to 1869. The resolution also acknowledges the risks they faced in completing the railroad's construction while enduring discrimination and unequal pay and treatment.
 
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5411)
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the devastating explosion that rocked the Port of Beirut on August 4, 2020, and expressing solidarity with the Lebanese people.

Bill: 116-sres-682
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-08-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Economic performance and conditions
Firearms and explosives
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Lebanon
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: 
This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.

action_date: 2020-12-22
text: 
This resolution expresses the Senate's affirmation that U.S. assistance should be delivered directly to the Lebanese people following the recent explosion in Beirut. Further, it calls on Lebanon to conduct a transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the explosion and to prioritize policies and programs that advance the interests of the Lebanese people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7928)
action_date: 2020-12-22
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7928)
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of August 2020 as "World Breastfeeding Week", and designating August 2020 as "National Breastfeeding Month".

Bill: 116-sres-683
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2020-08-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Nutrition and diet
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: 
This resolution designates National Breastfeeding Month as August 2020 and World Breastfeeding Week as the first week of August. It also supports the goals of this month and week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5411-5412)
action_date: 2020-08-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces and veterans and condemning the disgraceful denigration by President Donald Trump of military service, prisoners of war, and Gold Star families.

Bill: 116-sres-685
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2020-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Europe
France
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Military command and structure
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: 
This resolution honors service members and veterans, condemns the President's denigration of members of the Armed Forces and veterans, and demands that the President defend members of the Armed Forces against hostile actions by Russia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S5522)
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the service and sacrifice of members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, prisoners of war, and Gold Star Families.

Bill: 116-sres-686
Sponsor: Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA]
Introduced: 2020-09-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Defense spending
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: 
This resolution honors the service and sacrifice of veterans and members of the Armed Forces and expresses gratitude to Gold Star families who have suffered the loss of loved ones.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S5522-5523)
action_date: 2020-09-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coya Knutson.

Bill: 116-sres-687
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2020-09-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Minnesota

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, a former U.S. Representative. The resolution states that her dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.

action_date: 2020-09-30
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Coya Knutson, a former U.S. Representative. The resolution states that her dedication to overcoming exceptional odds and devotion to the well-being of the United States shall serve as an inspiration for generations of individuals in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 9/10/2020 CR S5552-5553)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 9/10/2020 CR S5552-5553)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5998)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5998)
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2020, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 116-sres-688
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2020-09-10 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: 2020-09-10
text: 
This resolution designates September 25, 2020, as National Lobster Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2020-09-10
text: 
This resolution designates September 25, 2020, as National Lobster Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5559; text: CR S5553)
action_date: 2020-09-10
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 S5559; text: CR S5553)
action_date: 2020-09-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the crackdown on peaceful protestors in Belarus and calling for the imposition of sanctions on responsible officials.

Bill: 116-sres-689
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2020-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Belarus
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
European Union
Human rights
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: 
This resolution:
 
 
finds the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus to be undemocratic; 
 
stands with the people of Belarus in their pursuit of democracy and human rights; 
 
calls on Belarus to uphold its human rights obligations; and 
 
urges the United States to respond to the events in Belarus, including through sanctions. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5573-5574)
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Workforce Development Month".

Bill: 116-sres-690
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: 
 This resolution designates September 2020 as National Workforce Development Month. 

action_date: 2020-09-14
text: 
 This resolution designates September 2020 as National Workforce Development Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5576; text: CR S5574-5575)
action_date: 2020-09-14
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 S5576; text: CR S5574-5575)
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for evidence-based programs that facilitate social and emotional learning during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-sres-691
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2020-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Elementary and secondary education
Mental health
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: 
This resolution encourages schools to (1) implement evidence-based social and emotional learning programs in both their virtual and in-person curriculum, and (2) provide their staff with virtual and in-person training on these programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5575)
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2020 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-692
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 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: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution designates September 2020 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5612)
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to implement an agenda to Transform, Heal, and Renew by Investing in a Vibrant Economy ("THRIVE").

Bill: 116-sres-693
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Aging
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural practices and innovations
Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child care and development
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Community life and organization
Education programs funding
Electric power generation and transmission
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee hiring
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental health
Federal-Indian relations
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Forests, forestry, trees
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Infrastructure development
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Land use and conservation
Manufacturing
Minority education
Minority employment
Public contracts and procurement
Racial and ethnic relations
Rural conditions and development
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Unemployment
Vocational and technical education
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wetlands
Women's employment
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the federal government has a duty to develop a holistic agenda to respond to racial injustice, unemployment, the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, and climate change.
 
The resolution further outlines the goals of this agenda to build a society with greater racial, economic, and gender justice; dignified work; healthy communities; and a stable climate. Additionally, the resolution identifies efforts to support these goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5612-5613)
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the United States Coast Guard.

Bill: 116-sres-694
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Coast guard
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the U.S. Coast Guard; and (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the Coast Guard, who have served in support of the safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.

action_date: 2020-09-30
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes 100 years of service by chief petty officers in the U.S. Coast Guard; and (2) honors past and present chief petty officers in the Coast Guard, who have served in support of the safety, security, and stewardship of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 9/15/2020 CR S5613-5614)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 9/15/2020 CR S5613-5614)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5998-5999)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5998-5999)
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate