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A resolution designating July 27, 2019, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 116-sres-265
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2019-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: 
 This resolution designates July 27, 2019, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 
 This resolution designates July 27, 2019, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 6/26/2019 S4579)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 6/26/2019 S4579)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5018)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5018)
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the St. Louis Blues for winning the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

Bill: 116-sres-266
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-06-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Missouri
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: 
This resolution congratulates the St. Louis Blues for becoming the 2019 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.

action_date: 2019-06-26
text: 
This resolution congratulates the St. Louis Blues for becoming the 2019 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4584; text: CR S4579-4580)
action_date: 2019-06-26
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 S4584; text: CR S4579-4580)
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the heroes of September 11th.

Bill: 116-sres-267
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: District of Columbia
Maryland
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
New Jersey
New York City
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the September 11th National Memorial Trail, which will pass through the states of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, as an important trail and greenway honoring the heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in the United States. 

action_date: 2019-09-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the September 11th National Memorial Trail, which will pass through the states of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, as an important trail and greenway honoring the heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 06/27/2019 S4635-4636)
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 06/27/2019 S4635-4636)
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5452)
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5452)
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Federal Government should not bail out any State.

Bill: 116-sres-268
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional oversight
Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government lending and loan guarantees
Intergovernmental relations
State and local finance
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) the federal government should not redeem, assume, or guarantee any debt, including pension obligations, of a state; and (2) the Department of the Treasury should report to Congress any negotiations to engage in actions that would result in an outlay of federal funds on behalf of creditors of a state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4636)
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the life of Luis Alejandro "Alex" Villamayor and calling for justice and accountability.

Bill: 116-sres-269
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Latin America
Paraguay
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution (1) commemorates the life of U.S. citizen Luis Alejandro Villamayor, (2) urges Paraguayan authorities to invite the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide technical assistance to investigate his death, and (3) calls upon the Department of State to prioritize justice for Villamayor in its diplomatic engagement with the Paraguayan government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4636-4637)
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.

Bill: 116-sres-270
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
New York City
Protest and dissent
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and commends the bravery and resiliency of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in the face of violence and discrimination, past and present. 
 
The resolution also condemns violence and discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community and recommits the House of Representatives to securing justice, equality, and well-being for LGBTQ people.

action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and commends the bravery and resiliency of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in the face of violence and discrimination, past and present. 
 
The resolution also condemns violence and discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community and recommits the House of Representatives to securing justice, equality, and well-being for LGBTQ people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4649; text: CR S4637-4638)
action_date: 2019-06-27
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 S4649; text: CR S4637-4638)
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 12, 2019, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-271
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Historical and cultural resources
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution designates July 12, 2019, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 
 
The resolution also recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 

action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution designates July 12, 2019, as Collector Car Appreciation Day. 
 
The resolution also recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4649; text: CR S4638)
action_date: 2019-06-27
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 S4649; text: CR S4638)
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the United States Women's National Soccer Team on winning the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Bill: 116-sres-272
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2019-07-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution congratulates the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team for winning an unprecedented four Women's World Cup titles and for inspiring a new generation of youth to strive for physical greatness and athletic achievement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4732)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to health care rights.

Bill: 116-sres-273
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-07-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Dental care
Disability and health-based discrimination
Drug therapy
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee benefits and pensions
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Home and outpatient care
Inflation and prices
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Prescription drugs
Racial and ethnic relations
Right of privacy
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that everyone in the United States has certain rights with respect to health care, including affordable coverage, access to care, transparency and privacy, protection from discrimination, and culturally appropriate care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4732)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing solidarity with Falun Gong practitioners who have lost lives, freedoms, and other rights for adhering to their beliefs and practices, and condemning the practice of non-consenting organ harvesting, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-274
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Protest and dissent
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: 
This resolution condemns nonconsensual organ harvesting of prisoners in China and calls on China to immediately cease the persecution and imprisonment of Falun Gong practitioners. (Falun Gong is a religious practice that is denounced by the Chinese government.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4809-4810)
action_date: 2019-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for international ethical standards in genome editing research.

Bill: 116-sres-275
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cell biology and embryology
Genetics
International organizations and cooperation
Sex and reproductive health
United Nations
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: 
This resolution calls for the development of international standards regarding the ethical clinical use of genome-edited human embryos.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4824-4825)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 15, 2019, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the month of July 2019 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-276
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2019-07-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: 
This resolution designates July 15, 2019, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and July 2019 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. (Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle. Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.)
 
The resolution also recognizes the challenges faced by sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and commends the dedication of organizations, volunteers, researchers, and caregivers working to improve the quality of life of sarcoma and leiomyosarcoma patients and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the 25th Anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for the 85 victims of the attack.

Bill: 116-sres-277
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-07-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agricultural trade
Argentina
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Grain
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Oil and gas
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: 
This resolution reiterates the Senate's condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and honors the victims of the attack. It commends efforts by various Argentinian government officials in investigating the matter but also expresses concern about the continuing 25-year delay in resolving the case.

action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
This resolution reiterates the Senate's condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and honors the victims of the attack. It commends efforts by various Argentinian government officials in investigating the matter but also expresses concern about the continuing 25-year delay in resolving the case.

action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 
This resolution reiterates the Senate's condemnation of the 1994 attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires and honors the victims of the attack. It commends efforts by various Argentinian government officials in investigating the matter but also expresses concern about the continuing 25-year delay in resolving the case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6256; text: 7/17/2019 CR S4912-4913)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6256; text: 7/17/2019 CR S4912-4913)
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 235.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding Turkey's purchase of the S-400 air and missile defense system from the Russian Federation and its membership in NATO, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-sres-278
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2019-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Collective security
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
International law and treaties
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Russia
Sanctions
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: 
This resolution calls for sanctions against Turkey for its receipt of the Russian S-400 air and missile defense system and asks the President to consider the continued inclusion of Turkey in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4954)
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization.

Bill: 116-sres-279
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2019-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Hate crimes
Law enforcement officers
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: 
This resolution calls for the groups and organizations acting under the banner of Antifa to be designated as domestic terrorist organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4954)
action_date: 2019-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the officers and personnel of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their work during the crisis at the Southern border.

Bill: 116-sres-280
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Latin America
Law enforcement officers
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 
This resolution commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel for their service at the southern border and calls on Congress to pass legislation to manage migrant flow. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5016)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution committing to elevate the voices, leadership, and needs of communities that face systemic barriers in the effort to end sexual violence and support all survivors of sexual violence and gender-based violence, including immigrant survivors, survivors who are incarcerated, survivors with disabilities, survivors of color, American Indian or Alaska Native survivors, survivors of child sexual abuse, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex survivors.

Bill: 116-sres-281
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Assault and harassment offenses
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Disability and health-based discrimination
Domestic violence and child abuse
Immigrant health and welfare
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 
This resolution expresses a commitment to support survivors of sexual violence, including to pursue legislative solutions to address the unique needs and experiences of such survivors. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5016-5017)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring former Associate Justice John Paul Stevens of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-282
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2019-07-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 
This resolution honors John Paul Stevens, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. 
 
Specifically, the resolution commends his decades of service, acknowledges his enormous contributions, and extends sympathies to his family and friends. 

action_date: 2019-07-23
text: 
This resolution honors John Paul Stevens, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. 
 
Specifically, the resolution commends his decades of service, acknowledges his enormous contributions, and extends sympathies to his family and friends. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5000-5001; text: CR S5017-5018)
action_date: 2019-07-23
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 S5000-5001; text: CR S5017-5018)
action_date: 2019-07-23
text: Introduced in Senate