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A resolution expressing concern about economic and security conditions in Mexico and reaffirming the interest of the United States in mutually beneficial relations with Mexico based on shared interests on security, economic prosperity, and democratic values, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-sres-704
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the interest of the United States in mutually beneficial relations with Mexico based on shared interests on security, economic prosperity, and democratic values.
 
The resolution reaffirms support for stronger economic relations with Mexico, including to strengthen the resiliency of critical supply chains in North America and the Western Hemisphere in general. 
 
The resolution expresses deep concerns about the worsening investment climate in Mexico, and calls on the President to take meaningful actions to defend U.S. economic interests in Mexico and uphold the integrity of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). 
 
The resolution also urges the President to address the humanitarian and security crisis at the border with Mexico.
 
Finally, the resolution urges the Mexican government to reduce the threat of deadly synthetic opioids.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3274-3275)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the pro-life movement on its historic victory in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Bill: 117-sres-705
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution congratulates the pro-life movement on the Supreme Court's ruling in 
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
 (that there is no constitutional right to abortion), recognizes the role of states as laboratories of democracy, and expresses a commitment to ensuring the safety of pro-life supporters, government officials, and court personnel in the wake of the Court's ruling.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3275-3276)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe.

Bill: 117-sres-706
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Japan

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution remembers former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and his work to strengthen the alliance between the United States and Japan. It also extends condolences to his family and the people of Japan.

action_date: 2022-07-20
text: 
This resolution remembers former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and his work to strengthen the alliance between the United States and Japan. It also extends condolences to his family and the people of Japan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3529; text: 07/13/2022 CR S3276)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3529; text: 07/13/2022 CR S3276)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, recognizing the importance of the Commission in addressing inequities in our economy, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to further protect the rights of workers, hold employers accountable for workplace discrimination and harassment, and address the wage gap.

Bill: 117-sres-707
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the critical role the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission plays in addressing long-standing issues including the wage gap, combating workplace harassment, and ensuring all workers are treated with dignity and respect in the workplace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3276-3277)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the political repression in Belarus on the two-year anniversary of the August 2020, fraudulent presidential election.

Bill: 117-sres-708
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: 
This resolution expresses that the Senate
 
 
continues to refuse to recognize Alyaksandr Lukashenka as the legitimately elected leader of Belarus;
 
condemns the ongoing harassment and persecution of opposition leaders, civil society activists, human rights defenders, and independent media carried out by the Lukashenka regime;
 
urges the immediate release, without preconditions, of all political prisoners in Belarus;
 
calls for new presidential and parliamentary elections to be held in Belarus and conducted in a manner that meets international standards and includes independent election monitoring; and 
 
encourages President Biden to swiftly appoint a new Special Envoy for Belarus to support the pro-democracy movement in Belarus.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3277-3278)
action_date: 2022-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the commitment of the Senate to building on the 20 years of success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program.

Bill: 117-sres-709
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives is committed to
 
 
 building upon the 20 years of success of the George McGovern-Robert Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program,
 
complementing humanitarian assistance efforts and development programs through the continued implementation of the McGovern-Dole Program to address global food insecurity and create conditions for peace and stability, and
 
supporting U.S. farmers, millers, shippers, and commodity groups that provide agricultural commodities for use in the McGovern-Dole Program to help combat global malnutrition and food insecurity and advance global education.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S3310)
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Mississippi Rebels baseball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I baseball championship.

Bill: 117-sres-710
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Mississippi

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Mississippi baseball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I baseball championship.

action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Mississippi baseball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I baseball championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3312; text: CR S3310-3311)
action_date: 2022-07-14
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 S3312; text: CR S3310-3311)
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.

Bill: 117-sres-711
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Firearms and explosives
First responders and emergency personnel
Illinois
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution expresses sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Strauss, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, and Eduardo Uvaldo, who were the victims of the tragic shooting along the parade route on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
 
The resolution also honors the memory and the lives of the victims. 

action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution expresses sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Strauss, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, and Eduardo Uvaldo, who were the victims of the tragic shooting along the parade route on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois.
 
The resolution also honors the memory and the lives of the victims. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3312; text: CR S3311)
action_date: 2022-07-14
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 S3312; text: CR S3311)
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.

Bill: 117-sres-712
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2022-07-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: News media and reporting
Rural conditions and development
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This resolution expresses that the Senate recognizes the importance of rural and agricultural programming and the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S3311-3312)
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide.

Bill: 117-sres-713
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2022-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent further acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people. 

action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 
This resolution condemns those acting on behalf of Russia for committing acts of genocide against the Ukrainian people. It also calls on the United States, in cooperation with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and European Union allies, to undertake measures to support the Ukrainian government to prevent further acts of Russian genocide against the Ukrainian people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3546)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.

Bill: 117-sres-714
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2022-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: 
 
This resolution (1) recognizes the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 in advancing independent living for individuals with disabilities; (2) pledges continued efforts to address remaining barriers for individuals with disabilities; and (3) calls on federal agencies to provide additional resources for individuals with disabilities with respect to economic self-sufficiency, community-based services, housing, and transportation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3547-3548)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the value of a tax agreement with Taiwan

Bill: 117-sres-715
Sponsor: Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE]
Introduced: 2022-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Income tax exclusion
Taiwan
Taxation of foreign income

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of Taiwan's security and prosperity to the United States' own security and prosperity.
 
The resolution encourages the President and the House of Representatives to work with the Senate on a congressional-executive agreement to establish an income tax agreement between the United States and Taiwan, consistent with U.S commitments under the Taiwan Relations Act. 
 
Finally, the resolution encourages the President to proactively seek other ways to increase trade, technology, and investment ties between the United States and Taiwan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Brittney Griner, a citizen of the United States, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in February 2022.

Bill: 117-sres-716
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2022-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: 
This resolution calls on the Russian government to immediately release Brittney Griner. 
 
The resolution urges the United States, in all interactions with the Russian government, to raise the case of Brittney Griner and to press for her release. 
 
The resolution further urges the Russian government to provide consular access to Brittney Griner while she remains in detention and to respect her human rights. 
 
Finally, the resolution expresses support to the family of Brittney Griner and a commitment to bringing her home.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613)
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas and his contributions to promote democracy and human rights in Cuba on the 10th anniversary of his death.

Bill: 117-sres-717
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-07-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes and honors the life and legacy of Oswaldo Pay&aacute; Sardi&ntilde;as on the 10th anniversary of his death on July 22, 2022.
 
 The resolution also calls on the communist regime in Cuba to cease violating human rights and to begin providing democratic political freedoms to its citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3613-3614)
action_date: 2022-07-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of July 19 through July 25, 2022, as "Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week" and supporting the goal of raising awareness and understanding around maternal mental health conditions as they affect Black individuals.

Bill: 117-sres-718
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2022-07-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-25
text: 
This resolution designates July 19-25, 2022, as Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3641)
action_date: 2022-07-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "Disability Pride Month".

Bill: 117-sres-719
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2022-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of July 2022 as Disability Pride Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3697)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "American Grown Flower and Foliage Month".

Bill: 117-sres-720
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of July 2022 as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.

action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of July 2022 as American Grown Flower and Foliage Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3697)
action_date: 2022-07-26
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 S3688; text: CR S3697)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites, a joint mission of the United States Geological Survey and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Bill: 117-sres-721
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2022-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Earth sciences
Geography and mapping
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites (commonly known as the Landsat program).
 
The resolution recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the advisory Landsat Science Team. 
 
The resolution also recognizes the important contributions that data produced by the Landsat program provides to decision-makers worldwide.
 
Finally, the resolution designates July 23, 2022, as Landsat 50th Anniversary Day, or Landsaturday.

action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inaugural launch of the Landsat series of Earth Observation satellites (commonly known as the Landsat program).
 
The resolution recognizes the scientific, engineering, and analytical expertise of the U.S. Geological Survey, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the advisory Landsat Science Team. 
 
The resolution also recognizes the important contributions that data produced by the Landsat program provides to decision-makers worldwide.
 
Finally, the resolution designates July 23, 2022, as Landsat 50th Anniversary Day, or Landsaturday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
action_date: 2022-07-26
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 S3688; text: CR S3698)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2022 as "National Blueberry Month".

Bill: 117-sres-722
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2022-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution (1) designates July 2022 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.

action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution (1) designates July 2022 as National Blueberry Month; and (2) recognizes the contributions of blueberry growers in the United States and their families, and that purchasing blueberries grown in the United States supports farmers, jobs, communities, and the economy of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698)
action_date: 2022-07-26
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 S3688; text: CR S3698)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate