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A resolution commending the people in the United States who are carrying out essential tasks during the unprecedented time of crisis created by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Bill: 116-sres-550
Sponsor: Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA]
Introduced: 2020-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Homeland Security
Educational technology and distance education
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military personnel and dependents
Motor carriers
National Guard and reserves
Retail and wholesale trades
Service industries
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes the efforts of federal agencies, state and local governments, health workers, first responders, and others to address COVID-19 (i.e., the coronavirus disease 2019). It also (1) commends those individuals for carrying out essential tasks to support the COVID-19 response, and (2) salutes the leadership that they have shown in their communities and across the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1970)
action_date: 2020-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing that the salaries of Senators shall be held in escrow until the Senate has passed legislation that appropriately addresses the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bill: 116-sres-551
Sponsor: Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ]
Introduced: 2020-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: 
This resolution requires the Office of the Secretary of the Senate to temporarily hold the salaries of Senators in escrow until the Senate has passed certain legislation that addresses the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.
 
The funds shall be held in escrow beginning on March 25, 2020, and ending on the earlier of (1) the date that the Senate passes COVID-19 relief legislation (i.e., legislation that the majority leader of the Senate determines appropriately addresses the COVID-19 outbreak); and (2) the last day of the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2013)
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People's Republic of China of COVID-19 and the impact of handling COVID-19 in that manner on the people of the United States and other nations.

Bill: 116-sres-552
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2020-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government liability
Government studies and investigations
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: 
This resolution condemns the Chinese government's decision to hide the emergence and spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) within China. It also calls for an investigation by public health officials from the United States and other affected countries into how China's actions contributed to the global COVID-19 pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2013-2014)
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities.

Bill: 116-sres-553
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2020-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
China
Department of Health and Human Services
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
News media and reporting
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: 
This resolution condemns the Chinese government's response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak, including China's censorship of doctors and journalists during the early days of the outbreak and its refusal to accept assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The resolution also calls for (1) China to publicly state that there is no evidence that COVID-19 originated from outside China, and (2) the World Health Organization to retract misleading statements of support for China's response to COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2014-2015)
action_date: 2020-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of health care professionals during the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic.

Bill: 116-sres-554
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2020-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: 
This resolution salutes health care professionals and expresses gratitude to the people of the United States for doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2063)
action_date: 2020-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the advocates, counselors, volunteers, and first responders who served survivors on an emergency basis during National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 116-sres-555
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2020-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-04
text: 
This resolution expresses appreciation of and support for providers of essential services who support survivors of sexual violence during the emergency declaration relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

action_date: 2020-05-14
text: 
This resolution expresses appreciation of and support for providers of essential services who support survivors of sexual violence during the emergency declaration relating to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 5/4/2020 CR S2216)
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 5/4/2020 CR S2216)
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2466)
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2466)
action_date: 2020-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 1, 2020, as the "United States Foreign Service Day" in recognition of the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States, and honoring the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Bill: 116-sres-556
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2020-05-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-04
text: 
This resolution designates May 1, 2020, as United States Foreign Service Day and honors the men and women who serve in the Foreign Service.

action_date: 2020-05-21
text: 
This resolution designates May 1, 2020, as United States Foreign Service Day and honors the men and women who serve in the Foreign Service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 05/04/2020 CR S2216-2217)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 05/04/2020 CR S2216-2217)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2609-2610)
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2609-2610)
action_date: 2020-05-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-05-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Bill: 116-sres-557
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historic struggle of the people of Mexico for independence and freedom, which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2242)
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing April 30, 2020, as "El Dia de los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans".

Bill: 116-sres-558
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: 
This resolution designates April 30, 2020, as El Dia de Los Ninos&#8212;Celebrating Young Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2242-2243)
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 116-sres-559
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-05-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2243)
action_date: 2020-05-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 116-sres-560
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

action_date: 2020-05-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 5/6/2020 CR S2293-2294)
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 5/6/2020 CR S2293-2294)
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2466)
action_date: 2020-05-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2466)
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2020.

Bill: 116-sres-561
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2020-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. 
 
It also recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2294)
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 25, 2020, as "National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-sres-562
Sponsor: Sen. Loeffler, Kelly [R-GA]
Introduced: 2020-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: 
This resolution designates National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day and encourages individuals in the United States to increase their awareness of the condition.

action_date: 2020-05-06
text: 
This resolution designates National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day and encourages individuals in the United States to increase their awareness of the condition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2296-2297; text: CR S2294)
action_date: 2020-05-06
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 S2296-2297; text: CR S2294)
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 2020, as "National Women's History Month".

Bill: 116-sres-563
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2020-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: 
This resolution designates March 2020 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.
 


action_date: 2020-05-06
text: 
This resolution designates March 2020 as National Women's History Month. The resolution also recognizes the celebration of such month as a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made to the United States.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2297; text: 05/07/2020 CR S2326)
action_date: 2020-05-06
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 S2297; text: 05/07/2020 CR S2326)
action_date: 2020-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating May 8, 2020, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, the day on which the Allies achieved victory in Europe during World War II, and honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force for the invasion of Europe in 1944 and the 34th President of the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-564
Sponsor: Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS]
Introduced: 2020-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of Allied victory to end World War II in Europe and honors the contributions of the U.S. Armed Forces. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2326)
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Bill: 116-sres-565
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2020-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional tributes
Indian social and development programs
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of supporting equity, providing safety, and upholding the interests of these women.

action_date: 2020-05-07
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of supporting equity, providing safety, and upholding the interests of these women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2329; text: CR S2327)
action_date: 2020-05-07
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 S2329; text: CR S2327)
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Katyn Massacre.

Bill: 116-sres-566
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
Russia
U.S.S.R.
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: 
This resolution honors the Polish soldiers and civilians whose lives were lost at the hands of the Soviet People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs (also known as the NKVD) during the Katyn Massacre. The resolution condemns Russia's efforts to spread disinformation about the Katyn Massacre and World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2327-2328)
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending career professionals at the Department of State for their extensive efforts to repatriate United States citizens and legal permanent residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-sres-567
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2020-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Emergency planning and evacuation
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: 
This resolution commends and thanks the Department of State career professionals, the Repatriation Task Force, and the employees at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide for their work to address the challenges related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and to facilitate the repatriation of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

action_date: 2020-06-03
text: 
This resolution commends and thanks the Department of State career professionals, the Repatriation Task Force, and the employees at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide for their work to address the challenges related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and to facilitate the repatriation of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.

action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 
This resolution commends and thanks the Department of State career professionals, the Repatriation Task Force, and the employees at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide for their work to address the challenges related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and to facilitate the repatriation of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2922; text 05/07/2020 CR S2328-2329)
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2922; text 05/07/2020 CR S2328-2329)
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 474.
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-06-03
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2020-05-21
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2329)
action_date: 2020-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate