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A resolution condemning the Chinese Communist Party's use of forced labor and other coercive measures to destroy religious freedom in Tibet.

Bill: 116-sres-752
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: 
This resolution condemns China's campaign against religious freedom in Tibet. The resolution also calls for an investigation into China's use of forced labor and urges the United States to scrutinize economic partners that utilize Tibetan or other forced labor programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6404-6405)
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-sres-753
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Family services
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

action_date: 2020-11-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 10/22/2020 S6405)
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 10/22/2020 S6405)
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7112)
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7112)
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill: 116-sres-754
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: 
This resolution directs the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Azerbaijan, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights in the region and an assessment of whether circumstances exist that necessitate a continuation of security assistance for Azerbaijan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6405-6406)
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill: 116-sres-755
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-10-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: 
This resolution directs the Department of State to transmit to Congress a statement on human rights practices in Turkey, including the steps the United States has taken to promote human rights in the region and an assessment of whether circumstances exist that necessitate a continuation of security assistance for Turkey. The resolution also calls for information on whether U.S.-built F-16s have been used by Turkey in the conflict in the South Caucasus. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6406)
action_date: 2020-10-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Government of Tanzania and all parties to respect human, civil, and political rights and ensure free and fair elections in October 2020, and recognizing the importance of multi-party democracy in Tanzania.

Bill: 116-sres-756
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-10-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Assault and harassment offenses
Contracts and agency
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
Judicial procedure and administration
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tanzania
U.S. and foreign investments
Visas and passports
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-23
text: 
This resolution urges Tanzania to ensure free and fair elections in 2020, to guarantee and respect the human and constitutional rights of its citizens, and to foster a business environment that is conducive to continued U.S. trade and investment in Tanzania.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6416-6417)
action_date: 2020-10-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the month of November 2020 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-757
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2020-10-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6417)
action_date: 2020-10-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the number of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States should remain at 9.

Bill: 116-sres-758
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2020-10-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-24
text: 
This resolution opposes any attempt to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6447-6448)
action_date: 2020-10-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that dark money undermines the integrity of the judicial system and damages the perception that all people receive equal justice under law.

Bill: 116-sres-759
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2020-10-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Federal appellate courts
Federal district courts
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judges
Judicial procedure and administration
Public participation and lobbying
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-24
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that fair and impartial courts are essential to democracy and that people deserve to know who is behind monetary efforts to influence the composition of federal courts.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6448)
action_date: 2020-10-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the atrocities perpetrated by the Government of the People's Republic of China against Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and members of other Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region constitutes genocide.

Bill: 116-sres-760
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Business ethics
China
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
Human trafficking
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sanctions
U.S. and foreign investments
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution declares that the violence perpetrated by China against Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and members of other Muslim minority groups constitutes genocide. The resolution demands that China cease its persecution of the aforementioned groups and urges the United States, as well as the international community, to take measures to prevent the continuation of atrocities in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6598-6599)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2020 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-761
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution expresses the Senate's support for the celebration of Filipino American History Month in October 2020 as a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time to renew efforts toward researching and examining the history of Filipino Americans to give all people of the United States an opportunity to learn about their contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6599-6600)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on women and girls globally.

Bill: 116-sres-762
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Conflicts and wars
Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food assistance and relief
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Nutrition and diet
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's employment
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution supports measures and funding to address the disproportionate impacts of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic on women and girls globally, urges the executive branch to uphold the rights of crisis-affected and forcibly displaced populations further affected by COVID-19, and expresses the Senate's commitment to assess and eliminate impediments to the delivery of and access to humanitarian assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6600-6601)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of October 2020 as "National Substance Abuse Prevention Month".

Bill: 116-sres-763
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 2020 as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and other efforts to address substance use and misuse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6601)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 26, 2020, as the "Day of the Deployed".

Bill: 116-sres-764
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution designates October 26, 2020, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families. 

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution designates October 26, 2020, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 10/26/2020 S6601-6602)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 10/26/2020 S6601-6602)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and designating October 2020 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-sres-765
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Neurological disorders
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution designates October 2020 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution designates October 2020 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 10/26/2020 S6602)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 10/26/2020 S6602)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the individuals fighting and the individuals who have fallen responding to wildland fires during the ongoing 2020 wildfire season.

Bill: 116-sres-766
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Federal-Indian relations
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
Intergovernmental relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of the wildland firefighters who have risked their lives to fight intense wildfires in 2020.
 
The resolution also honors the ultimate sacrifice of the wildland firefighters who lost their lives assisting in fighting wildfires in 2020 and extends deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those wildland firefighters.

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the efforts and sacrifices of the wildland firefighters who have risked their lives to fight intense wildfires in 2020.
 
The resolution also honors the ultimate sacrifice of the wildland firefighters who lost their lives assisting in fighting wildfires in 2020 and extends deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of those wildland firefighters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 10/26/2020 S6602)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 10/26/2020 S6602)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Tampa Bay Lightning for winning the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.

Bill: 116-sres-767
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2020-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Tampa Bay Lightning for becoming the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Tampa Bay Lightning for becoming the 2020 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 10/26/2020 S6602-6603)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 10/26/2020 S6602-6603)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6679)
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2020-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as Rail Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Bill: 116-sres-768
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2020-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6676-6677)
action_date: 2020-11-12
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 S6679; text: CR S6676-6677)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing October 2020 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 116-sres-769
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2020-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes October 2020 as National Principals Month and supports its goals and ideals; and (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States.

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes October 2020 as National Principals Month and supports its goals and ideals; and (2) honors the contributions of principals in elementary, middle, and high schools in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6676)
action_date: 2020-11-12
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 S6679; text: CR S6676)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Mark Andrews, former United States Senator for the State of North Dakota.

Bill: 116-sres-770
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2020-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
North Dakota
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the death of former Senator Mark Andrews and requests that an enrolled copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of the Senator.

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the death of former Senator Mark Andrews and requests that an enrolled copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of the Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6677)
action_date: 2020-11-12
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 S6679; text: CR S6677)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2020, as "National Co-op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners who use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.

Bill: 116-sres-771
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2020-11-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Consumer affairs
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution designates October 2020 as National Co-Op Month, commends the cooperative business model for its contributions to the economy, and expresses confidence in cooperatives to continue their successes.

action_date: 2020-11-12
text: 
This resolution designates October 2020 as National Co-Op Month, commends the cooperative business model for its contributions to the economy, and expresses confidence in cooperatives to continue their successes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6679; text: CR S6677-6678)
action_date: 2020-11-12
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 S6679; text: CR S6677-6678)
action_date: 2020-11-12
text: Introduced in Senate