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A resolution authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Bill: 116-sres-158
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2019-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Prescription drugs
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building on April 24, 2019, for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

action_date: 2019-04-10
text: 
This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building on April 24, 2019, for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a semiannual event of the Drug Enforcement Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2392; text: CR S2391)
action_date: 2019-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 24, 2019, as "Meningitis B Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-159
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution designates April 24, 2019, as Meningitis B Awareness Day. (Meningococcal disease is more commonly referred to as bacterial meningitis and can cause an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2439)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of defense laboratories to the technological dominance of the United States Armed Forces and supporting the designation of April 25, 2019, as "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2019".

Bill: 116-sres-160
Sponsor: Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 25, 2019, as Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2019 and recognizes the contributions of the Department of Defense laboratories.

action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 25, 2019, as Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2019 and recognizes the contributions of the Department of Defense laboratories.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/11/2019 S2439-2440)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/11/2019 S2439-2440)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2623)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2623)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

Bill: 116-sres-161
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Public-private cooperation
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution supports World Malaria Day, recognizes the importance of reducing malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and globally, and commends progress in doing so.
 
The resolution welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria surveillance, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention, and supports continued U.S. leadership in working with countries to respond to this illness. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2440-2441)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2019 as "National Donate Life Month".

Bill: 116-sres-162
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of April 2019 as National Donate Life Month and for promoting awareness of organ and tissue donation.

action_date: 2019-05-06
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of April 2019 as National Donate Life Month and for promoting awareness of organ and tissue donation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/11/2019 S2441)
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/11/2019 S2441)
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2655)
action_date: 2019-05-06
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2655)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship.

Bill: 116-sres-163
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship and completing a successful season.

action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Lady Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship and completing a successful season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2441)
action_date: 2019-04-11
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 S2455; text: CR S2441)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Virginia men's basketball team for winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 116-sres-164
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Virginia men's basketball team for their performance in the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Virginia men's basketball team for their performance in the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2441-2442)
action_date: 2019-04-11
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 S2455; text: CR S2441-2442)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-165
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution affirms that vaccines and immunizations save lives and commends those who have worked to bolster global and domestic health through vaccination.


action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution affirms that vaccines and immunizations save lives and commends those who have worked to bolster global and domestic health through vaccination.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2442-2443)
action_date: 2019-04-11
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 S2455; text: CR S2442-2443)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2019, as "Silver Star Service Banner Day".

Bill: 116-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 1, 2019, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.

action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of May 1, 2019, as Silver Star Service Banner Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2443)
action_date: 2019-04-11
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 S2455; text: CR S2443)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 20, 2019, through April 28, 2019, as "National Park Week".

Bill: 116-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution designates April 20-April 28, 2019, as National Park Week.
 
The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to visit U.S. national parks. 

action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution designates April 20-April 28, 2019, as National Park Week.
 
The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to visit U.S. national parks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2443)
action_date: 2019-04-11
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 S2455; text: CR S2443)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2019 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 116-sres-168
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution designates April 2019 as Financial Literacy Month.

action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution designates April 2019 as Financial Literacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2455; text: CR S2443-2444)
action_date: 2019-04-11
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 S2455; text: CR S2443-2444)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution requesting a statement under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to violations of human rights by the Government of Saudi Arabia.

Bill: 116-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Conflicts and wars
Crime victims
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Violent crime
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) the President should issue a determination with respect to the involvement of high-ranking officials of the government of Saudi Arabia, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the killing of Jamal Khashoggi; and (2) the United States should call upon Saudi Arabia to release human rights activists, journalists, and religious minorities held in detention and to reverse violations of human rights.
 
The resolution also requests that the Department of State report on specified matters with respect to Saudi Arabia, including Khashoggi's murder and the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2444)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims.

Bill: 116-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Energy prices
Family relationships
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Human rights
Human trafficking
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Missing persons
Nigeria
Oil and gas
Political movements and philosophies
Terrorism
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution calls for the immediate release of all Boko Haram captives, specifically the remaining Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu. The resolution also urges both Nigeria and the United States to take certain actions to address the abduction of women by Boko Haram.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2444-2445)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding restoring United States bilateral assistance to the West Bank and Gaza.

Bill: 116-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-04-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Arms control and nonproliferation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Foreign aid and international relief
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: 
This resolution calls on the United States to expend all assistance appropriated in FY2018 to the West Bank and Gaza before the end of 2019. The resolution also presses for the enactment of legislation to specify that activities funded through the Economic Support Fund may not be construed to assert jurisdiction over the Palestinian Authority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2445-2446)
action_date: 2019-04-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony in an administrative hearing for Bryan K. Stanley before the Mississippi Division of Medicaid.

Bill: 116-sres-172
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Medicaid
Mississippi
Senate
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: 
This resolution authorizes Senate employee Kim Coalter to testify in the administrative hearing of appellant Bryan K. Stanley before the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, except for on legally privileged matters.

action_date: 2019-04-29
text: 
This resolution authorizes Senate employee Kim Coalter to testify in the administrative hearing of appellant Bryan K. Stanley before the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, except for on legally privileged matters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2489-2490; consideration: CR S2490; text: CR S2489-2490)
action_date: 2019-04-29
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 S2489-2490; consideration: CR S2490; text: CR S2489-2490)
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable Richard G. Lugar, former United States Senator for the State of Indiana.

Bill: 116-sres-173
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2019-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Indiana
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Richard G. Lugar, former Senator from Indiana.

action_date: 2019-04-29
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Richard G. Lugar, former Senator from Indiana.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2490-2491; text: CR S2490)
action_date: 2019-04-29
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 S2490-2491; text: CR S2490)
action_date: 2019-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as "National Fishing and Boating Week".

Bill: 116-sres-174
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2019-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hunting and fishing
Marine and inland water transportation
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: 
This resolution (1) designates the week of June 1-June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week; and (2)recognizes that the recreational boating community and the boating industry should be commended for their numerous contributions to the economy, the well-being of citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of water resources.

action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution (1) designates the week of June 1-June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week; and (2)recognizes that the recreational boating community and the boating industry should be commended for their numerous contributions to the economy, the well-being of citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of water resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 04/30/2019 S2523)
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.(text: CR 04/30/2019 S2523)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3267-3268)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3267-3268)
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting increased awareness of sepsis and the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate intervention.

Bill: 116-sres-175
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2019-04-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: 
This resolution commits to increasing awareness of sepsis.
 
It also expresses support for (1) innovative public-private partnerships, and (2) the pursuit of mechanisms to accelerate the pursuit of improved early detection and intervention for patients with sepsis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2523)
action_date: 2019-04-30
text: Introduced in Senate