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A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 116-sres-13
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2019-01-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Economic Committee
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Senate Committee on Appropriations
Senate Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
Senate Committee on Finance
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Senate Committee on the Budget
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 
This resolution designates the minority party's membership on specified Senate committees for the 116th Congress.

action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 
This resolution designates the minority party's membership on specified Senate committees for the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S87; text: CR S106)
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S87; text: CR S106)
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming that the Government of Cuba's foreign medical missions constitute human trafficking.

Bill: 116-sres-14
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Brazil
Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Cuba
Foreign labor
Health personnel
Human rights
Human trafficking
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Latin America
Wages and earnings
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: 
This resolution expresses the Senate's sense that Cuba is engaging in state-sponsored human trafficking through Mais Medicos, a Brazilian government program that brings doctors from other countries, including Cuba, to serve in Brazil. The resolution also urges the Department of State to downgrade Cuba to Tier 3 in its annual Trafficking in Persons report and to reestablish the Cuban Medical Professionals Parole program, which allowed certain Cuban medical personnel in countries other than Cuba to apply for parole to enter the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Clemson University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship.

Bill: 116-sres-15
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: 
This resolution commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship.

action_date: 2019-01-10
text: 
This resolution commends the Clemson University Tigers for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S146; text: CR S145)
action_date: 2019-01-10
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 S146; text: CR S145)
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of John Chester Culver, former United States Senator for the State of Iowa.

Bill: 116-sres-16
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-01-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Iowa
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: 
 This resolution declares that (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John Chester Culver, former Member of the Senate; and (2) when the Senate adjourns on January 10, 2019, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable John Chester Culver.

action_date: 2019-01-10
text: 
 This resolution declares that (1) the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable John Chester Culver, former Member of the Senate; and (2) when the Senate adjourns on January 10, 2019, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable John Chester Culver.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S146; text: CR S145-146)
action_date: 2019-01-10
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 S146; text: CR S145-146)
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University football team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 116-sres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2019-01-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: 
This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

action_date: 2019-01-14
text: 
This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2018 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S182; text: CR S181)
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S182; text: CR S181)
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in Texas v. United States No. 4:18-cv-00167-O (N.D. Tex.).

Bill: 116-sres-18
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2019-01-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Judicial review and appeals
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate in 
Texas v. United States
, including to intervene as a party in the matter and any appellate or related proceedings, and to defend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that disqualifying a nominee to Federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus violates the Constitution of the United States

Bill: 116-sres-19
Sponsor: Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Religion
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that disqualifying a nominee to federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus violates Article VI of the Constitution. The article establishes that Members of Congress and others &quot;shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust.&quot;

action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that disqualifying a nominee to federal office on the basis of membership in the Knights of Columbus violates Article VI of the Constitution. The article establishes that Members of Congress and others &quot;shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S265-266; consideration: CR S265-266)
action_date: 2019-01-16
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 S265-266; consideration: CR S265-266)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy should be permanently established.

Bill: 116-sres-20
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should expeditiously consider codifying into law the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance policy, which prohibits U.S. foreign assistance funds from going to organizations that perform abortions or actively promote them for family planning. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to constitute the minority party's membership on certain committees for the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, or until their successors are chosen.

Bill: 116-sres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This resolution designates the minority party's membership on the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S297; text: CR S295)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S297; text: CR S295)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the terrorist attack in Nairobi, Kenya on January 15, 2019, and offering sincere condolences to all of the victims, their families and friends, and the people of Kenya.

Bill: 116-sres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Kenya
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This resolution condemns the January 15, 2019, attack by the Somalia-based extremist group al-Shabaab on the 14 Riverside complex and Dusit D2 hotel complex in Nairobi, Kenya. It also calls on the U.S. government to help the Kenyan government investigate the attack and to help improve Kenya's crisis response management. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

Bill: 116-sres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
International law and treaties
Mental health
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Senate's observation of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2019. It also urges the United States to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international child abduction. 

action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Senate's observation of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2019. It also urges the United States to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international child abduction. 

action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Senate's observation of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2019. It also urges the United States to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international child abduction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2456-2458; text: CR S2457-2458)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S2456-2458; text: CR S2457-2458)
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting a robust and modern ICBM force to maximize the value of the nuclear triad of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International law and treaties
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes that land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) have certain strategic characteristics, and (2) opposes efforts to unilaterally reduce the size of the ICBM force of the United States or delay the implementation of the next-generation ground-based strategic deterrent program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 116-sres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-01-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Student aid and college costs
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-19
text: 
This resolution (1) designates the week of January 20-January 26, 2019, as National School Choice Week; (2) acknowledges the 15th anniversary of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program; and (2) encourages all parents to learn more about the education options available to them.

action_date: 2019-01-19
text: 
This resolution (1) designates the week of January 20-January 26, 2019, as National School Choice Week; (2) acknowledges the 15th anniversary of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program; and (2) encourages all parents to learn more about the education options available to them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S311-312; text: CR S315)
action_date: 2019-01-19
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 S311-312; text: CR S315)
action_date: 2019-01-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 25, 2019, as "Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Income tax credits
Poverty and welfare assistance
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution designates January 25, 2019, as Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day. The resolution also calls on federal, state, and local agencies; community organizations; nonprofit organizations; employers; and other partners to help increase awareness about the earned income tax credit, other refundable tax credits, and free tax filing assistance to ensure that all eligible workers have access to the full benefits of the credits.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S590)
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for a prompt multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea and urging the cancellation of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.

Bill: 116-sres-27
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Germany
Marine and inland water transportation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President is required by statute to impose mandatory sanctions on Russia.

action_date: 2019-04-04
text: 
This resolution urges the President to work with allies to lead a multinational freedom of navigation operation in the Black Sea to push back against excessive Russian claims of sovereignty. It also calls for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enhance allied maritime presence and capabilities in the Black Sea and for European governments to cancel the Nord Stream 2 pipeline due to its threat to European energy security. The resolution also urges the President to provide additional security assistance to Ukraine and states that the President is required by statute to impose mandatory sanctions on Russia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-04
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S590-591)
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing January 2019 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 116-sres-28
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Juvenile crime and gang violence

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) January 2019 as National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
It acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it supports educational achievement and self-confidence, supports young people in setting career goals and expanding social capital, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves positive outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
The resolution expresses support for (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor. 

action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) January 2019 as National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
It acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it supports educational achievement and self-confidence, supports young people in setting career goals and expanding social capital, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves positive outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
The resolution expresses support for (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S659; text: CR S591-592)
action_date: 2019-01-24
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 S659; text: CR S591-592)
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in Senate