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A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 116-sres-226
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-05-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2019, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.

action_date: 2019-05-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Foster Care Month and for the designation of May 31, 2019, as National Foster Parent Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3127; text: CR S3118)
action_date: 2019-05-23
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 S3127; text: CR S3118)
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

Bill: 116-sres-227
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Introduced: 2019-06-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the efforts of health and wellness coaches in their important work to improve the health and wellness of the American people.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3168-3169)
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting measures taken by the Government of Taiwan to deter, or if so compelled, defeat, aggression by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 116-sres-228
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the government of Taiwan and its efforts to counter China's hostile actions against Taiwan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3219)
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of the Honorable William Thad Cochran, former United States Senator for the State of Mississippi.

Bill: 116-sres-229
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Mississippi
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable William Thad Cochran, former Senator for Mississippi.

action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable William Thad Cochran, former Senator for Mississippi.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3200; text: CR S3220)
action_date: 2019-06-04
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 S3200; text: CR S3220)
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significant milestone of Senior Corps volunteers serving 50,000,000 hours in 2018.

Bill: 116-sres-230
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Corporation for National and Community Service
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the contributions that Senior Corps volunteers make to the communities in which they live and serve and to the United States. 

action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the contributions that Senior Corps volunteers make to the communities in which they live and serve and to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3221; text: CR S3220-3221)
action_date: 2019-06-04
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 S3221; text: CR S3220-3221)
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the horrific anti-Semitic attack on the Chabad of Poway Synagogue near San Diego, California, on April 27, 2019.

Bill: 116-sres-231
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Hate crimes
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution condemns the attack on the Chabad of Poway Synagogue near San Diego, California, on April 27, 2019. 
 
It honors the memory of Lori Gilbert Kaye, who was killed.
 
It expresses hope for recovery of the three individuals who were injured.

action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 
This resolution condemns the attack on the Chabad of Poway Synagogue near San Diego, California, on April 27, 2019. 
 
It honors the memory of Lori Gilbert Kaye, who was killed.
 
It expresses hope for recovery of the three individuals who were injured.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 6/5/2019 S3261)
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 6/5/2019 S3261)
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3626)
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3626)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the immediate extradition or expulsion to the United States of convicted felons Joanne Chesimard and William Morales and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe haven in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-232
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Cuba
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution calls for (1) the immediate extradition or expulsion to the United States of convicted felons William Morales and Joanne Chesimard and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; and (2) the Department of State and the Department of Justice to continue to press for the immediate extradition or expulsion of all fugitives from U.S. justice so that they may be tried and, if convicted, serve out their sentences.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3261-3262)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.

Bill: 116-sres-233
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
First Amendment rights
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution addresses free speech issues at institutions of higher education (IHEs). 
 
Specifically, it recognizes that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes of institutions of higher education are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment to the Constitution. In addition, the resolution urges (1) IHEs to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas; (2) the Department of Education to promote policies that foster debate, academic freedom, intellectual curiosity, and viewpoint diversity on campuses of public IHEs; and (3) the Department of Justice to defend and protect the First Amendment across public IHEs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3262-3263; text: CR S3262)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the United States commitment to the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and noting that Israeli annexation of territory in the West Bank would undermine peace and Israel's future as a Jewish and democratic state.

Bill: 116-sres-234
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for a two-state solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine and opposes the unilateral annexation of portions of the West Bank.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3263)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 12, 2019, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Bill: 116-sres-235
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution designates June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.

action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 
This resolution designates June 12, 2019, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3804)
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3804)
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3804)
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3804)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3263)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week in 2019, which include increasing public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of, and services available to assist, victims and survivors of crime in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-237
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. 
 
It also recognizes that crime victims, survivors, and their families should be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. 

action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the mission and goals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. 
 
It also recognizes that crime victims, survivors, and their families should be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3268; text: CR S3264-3265)
action_date: 2019-06-05
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 S3268; text: CR S3264-3265)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of June 3 through June 9, 2019, as "Hemp History Week".

Bill: 116-sres-238
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution designates the week of June 3-June 9, 2019, as Hemp History Week. It also recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.

action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution designates the week of June 3-June 9, 2019, as Hemp History Week. It also recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3268; text: CR S3265)
action_date: 2019-06-05
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 S3268; text: CR S3265)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2019 as "Great Outdoors Month".

Bill: 116-sres-239
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution designates June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month.

action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution designates June 2019 as Great Outdoors Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3268; text: S3265)
action_date: 2019-06-05
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 S3268; text: S3265)
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, Former Chaplain of the United States Senate.

Bill: 116-sres-240
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2019-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Religion
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, former Chaplain of the Senate.

action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Dr. Lloyd John Ogilvie, former Chaplain of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3276; text: CR S3292)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3276; text: CR S3292)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2019 as "Older Americans Month".

Bill: 116-sres-241
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2019-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution designates May 2019 as Older Americans Month and encourages the United States to provide opportunities for older individuals to continue to flourish.

action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution dedicates May 2019 as Older Americans Month, and encourages the United States to provide opportunities for older individuals to continue to flourish.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3297; text: CR S3292-3293)
action_date: 2019-06-10
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 S3297; text: CR S3292-3293)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 15, 2019, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-242
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2019-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution designates June 15, 2019, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

action_date: 2019-06-20
text: 
This resolution designates June 15, 2019, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 6/10/19 CR S3293)
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 6/10/19 CR S3293)
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4195)
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4195)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3293)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution requesting information on Saudi Arabia's human rights practices in Yemen pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Bill: 116-sres-243
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2019-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Saudi Arabia
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution directs the Department of State to transmit to the Senate a statement including (1) information on alleged Saudi Arabian human rights violations in Yemen; (2) a description of U.S. government steps to promote human rights as part of Saudi Arabia's activities in Yemen; (3) an assessment of whether security assistance to Saudi Arabia should be continued; and (4) other specified information related to Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Israel. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3293-3294)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for free, fair, and transparent elections in the Republic of Guatemala in order to increase prosperity, security, and access to justice for all Guatemalans.

Bill: 116-sres-244
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2019-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
El Salvador
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Guatemala
Honduras
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Organized crime
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: 
This resolution supports the people of Guatemala as they prepare to exercise their fundamental democratic right to vote in their country's June 16, 2019, general elections. 
 
It encourages all Guatemalan political actors and institutions to take continued steps to uphold a free, fair, and transparent electoral process and calls upon political leaders of Guatemala and the United States to support Guatemalan human rights and the rule of law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3324-3325)
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 17, 2019, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-245
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2019-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: 
This resolution designates July 17, 2019, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3327-3328; text: CR S3325)
action_date: 2019-06-11
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 S3327-3328; text: CR S3325)
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate