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A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2020 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2021 through 2029.

Bill: 116-sconres-11
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-04-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Defense spending
Disability assistance
Economic theory
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health programs administration and funding
Legislative rules and procedure
Political movements and philosophies
Postal service
Social security and elderly assistance
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 
This concurrent resolution establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2020 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2021-FY2029. 
 
The resolution recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2029 for 
 
 
 federal revenues, 
 
 new budget authority, 
 
 budget outlays, 
 
 deficits, 
 
 public debt, 
 
 debt held by the public, and 
 
 the major functional categories of spending. 
 
 
It also recommends levels and amounts for FY2020-FY2029 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. 
 
The resolution includes reconciliation instructions that direct several Senate committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit by specified amounts over FY2020-FY2029. The committees include
 
 
 the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee; 
 
the Senate Armed Services Committee;
 
 the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee;
 
the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee; 
 
 the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee; 
 
 the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee; and 
 
the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee. 
 
 
The Senate Finance Committee must report and submit legislation to reduce the deficit and revenues by specified amounts over FY2020-2029. 
 
(Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) 
 
The resolution establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to (1) efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or (2) health savings accounts. 
 
It also sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text: CR S2121-2127)
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

Bill: 116-sconres-14
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.

action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on June 9, 2019, to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4110)
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4110)
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4110)
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Ms. Fudge asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2019-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-04-15
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-04-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2456; text: CR S2446)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2456; text: CR S2446)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2019, as "Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day".

Bill: 116-sconres-15
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.

action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.

action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 28, 2019, as Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3266-3267; text: CR 05/01/2019 S2576)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3266-3267; text: CR 05/01/2019 S2576)
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 116-43.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment and with a preamble. With written report No. 116-43.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) continues to make an invaluable contribution to United States and international security, and noting former Senator Richard G. Lugar's indispensable contributions to international security and reducing nuclear weapons-related risks.

Bill: 116-sconres-16
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-05-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Nuclear weapons
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: 
This concurrent resolution (1) specifies that the United States should encourage all parties to the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons to comply with it fully, (2) encourages the United States to engage with Russia on strategic stability issues and other arms control and nonproliferation issues, and (3) condemns Russia's nonadherence to its treaty obligations regarding intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2890-2891)
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the last Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, in order to honor the Greatest Generation and the more than 16,000,000 men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States from 1941 to 1945.

Bill: 116-sconres-17
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2019-05-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state, upon death, of the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, if the individual or their next of kin so elects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2929)
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting reproductive health care in the United States.

Bill: 116-sconres-18
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Family planning and birth control
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses support for efforts to ensure that all women have access to comprehensive, preventative, and affordable health care services and are able to receive unbiased information about those services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3011-3012)
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

Bill: 116-sconres-19
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space flight and exploration
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
 
The resolution also 
 
 
honors the bravery and skill of the crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. &quot;Buzz&quot; Aldrin, and Michael Collins; and 
 
commends the efforts of all individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. 
 

action_date: 2019-07-18
text: 
This concurrent resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.
 
The resolution also 
 
 
honors the bravery and skill of the crew of Apollo 11, Neil Armstrong, Edwin E. &quot;Buzz&quot; Aldrin, and Michael Collins; and 
 
commends the efforts of all individuals of the United States who contributed to the achievement of the Apollo 11 Moon landing. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2019-07-22
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-07-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 6/5/2019 S3265-3266)
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 6/5/2019 S3265-3266)
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4955)
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4955)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery.

Bill: 116-sconres-20
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2019-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Harry W. Colmery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4179)
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution strongly condemning human rights violations, violence against civilians, and cooperation with Iran by the Houthi movement and its allies in Yemen.

Bill: 116-sconres-21
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Marine and inland water transportation
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This concurrent resolution (1) condemns the Houthi movement in Yemen for violence and humanitarian and other violations, (2) expresses concern about Iran's support for the Houthis, (3) urges parties in the Yemeni civil war to uphold a December 2018 ceasefire and withdrawal agreement, and (4) urges the U.S. government to support a peace process to end the civil war and humanitarian crisis. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4638)
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there is a climate emergency which demands a massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes.

Bill: 116-sconres-22
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2019-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Economic performance and conditions
Industrial policy and productivity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that global warming has resulted in a climate emergency that demands a massive-scale mobilization of U.S. resources to halt, reverse, mitigate, and prepare for the consequences of the emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4913-4914)
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution honoring the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge fought during World War II, recognizing the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces in December 1944, and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice, all of which contributed to the Allied victory in the European Theater.

Bill: 116-sconres-23
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Belgium
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
Luxembourg
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This concurrent resolution commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th anniversary of World War II's Battle of the Bulge. The resolution also recognizes the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces and expresses remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Allied victory in the European Theater.

action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This concurrent resolution commemorates, on December 16, 2019, the 75th anniversary of World War II's Battle of the Bulge. The resolution also recognizes the valiant efforts of the Allied Forces and expresses remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the Allied victory in the European Theater.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-13
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2019-12-13
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-12-13
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7034)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7034)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7033-7034)
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5259-5260)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Food and Nutrition Service of the Department of Agriculture.

Bill: 116-sconres-24
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2019-07-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Agriculture
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Nutrition and diet
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and its employees to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States.

action_date: 2019-07-31
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the valuable historic and continued contributions of the Food and Nutrition Service and its employees to the nutrition, health, and well-being of the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
action_date: 2019-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-08-02
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-08-01
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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 S5275; text: CR S5260)
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 S5275; text: CR S5260)
action_date: 2019-07-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2019, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Bill: 116-sconres-25
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2019-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
District of Columbia
First responders and emergency personnel
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
National and community service
National symbols
New York City
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: 
This concurrent resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2019, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: 
This concurrent resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2019, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2019-09-17
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5495; text: CR S5495)
action_date: 2019-09-16
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 S5495; text: CR S5495)
action_date: 2019-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution calling for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat.

Bill: 116-sconres-26
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
International organizations and cooperation
Mammals
Meat
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5757-5758)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate