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A resolution designating June 26, 2022 as the "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking".

Bill: 117-sres-685
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2022-06-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Foreign and international banking
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Medical research
Organized crime
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: 
This resolution designates June 26, 2022, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and expresses support for efforts to address substance use and prevent drug trafficking and production.

action_date: 2022-06-21
text: 
This resolution designates June 26, 2022, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and expresses support for efforts to address substance use and prevent drug trafficking and production.

action_date: 2022-06-21
text: 
This resolution designates June 26, 2022, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and expresses support for efforts to address substance use and prevent drug trafficking and production.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3028; text: CR S3033-3034)
action_date: 2022-06-21
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 S3028; text: CR S3033-3034)
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 23, 2022, as "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Bill: 117-sres-686
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Introduced: 2022-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: 
 This resolution designates July 23, 2022, as National Day of the American Cowboy.

action_date: 2022-07-20
text: 
 This resolution designates July 23, 2022, as National Day of the American Cowboy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3528-3529; text: 06/22/2022 CR S3079)
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 S3528-3529; text: 06/22/2022 CR S3079)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution amending rule XLIV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to include amendments of the House of Representatives in the requirements for identifying spending items, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-sres-687
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2022-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: 
This resolution includes bills, joint resolutions, and messages from the House of Representatives within the scope of a point of order that prohibits the Senate from considering legislation unless each congressionally directed spending item (i.e., earmark), limited tax benefit, or limited tariff benefit in the legislation has been publicly identified. Currently, the point of order only applies to Senate bills or joint resolutions that are not reported by committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3079)
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing opposition to Congressional spending on earmarks.

Bill: 117-sres-688
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: 
This resolution condemns the use of congressionally directed spending, community project funding, and other earmarks to direct federal funding. It also affirms the need to address inflation by curbing federal spending.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S3079-3080)
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the passage of 1 year since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Bill: 117-sres-689
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional tributes
Cooperative and condominium housing
Disaster relief and insurance
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: 
This resolution commemorates the passage of one year since the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and expresses support for the survivors and community.

action_date: 2022-06-22
text: 
This resolution commemorates the passage of one year since the building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and expresses support for the survivors and community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3097; text: CR S3080)
action_date: 2022-06-22
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 S3097; text: CR S3080)
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 8, 2022, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-690
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2022-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Historical and cultural resources
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 8, 2022, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.

action_date: 2022-06-22
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 8, 2022, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3097; text: CR S3080)
action_date: 2022-06-22
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 S3097; text: CR S3080)
action_date: 2022-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming, commemorating, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to all individuals, regardless of sex or gender, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities.

Bill: 117-sres-691
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and (2) encourages the Department of Education and the Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3164-3165)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the enactment of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 into law.

Bill: 117-sres-692
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs or activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3165)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2022 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Bill: 117-sres-693
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution designates June 2022 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.
 
Further, the resolution recognizes 
 
 
the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States;
 
 the wide array of talented and popular African-American musical artists, composers, songwriters, and musicians who are underrecognized for contributions to music;
 
the achievements, talent, and hard work of African-American pioneer artists and the obstacles that those artists overcame to gain recognition; and 
 
the need for African-American students to have greater access to, and participation in, music education in schools across the United States. 
 
 
The resolution also recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as an important time to celebrate the impact of the African-American musical heritage on the musical heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3166)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2022 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-694
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels.

action_date: 2022-07-20
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a cancer of connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, joints, fat, bones, and blood vessels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3529)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3529)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3529)
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-07-20
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3167)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June as "National Annuity Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-695
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 

National Annuity Awareness Month 

 
This resolution designates June as National Annuity Awareness Month and calls on the United States and other public and private entities to observe the Month with appropriate programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3167)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the American people's commitment to rebuilding Ukraine.

Bill: 117-sres-696
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the United States has long sought to alleviate the suffering of civilians and nations hurt by war and remains committed to ensuring the long-term peace, prosperity, and territorial integrity of Ukraine. 
 
The resolution also recognizes that an effective Ukrainian reconstruction effort can only be accomplished by working in concert with other nations and international bodies.
 
Finally, the resolution encourages the U.S. government to lead an international group of allies that will equitably contribute to provide the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people with a reconstruction assistance package for the purpose of increasing ties between nations that are seeking a stable international order to counter malign and rogue actors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3167)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 2022 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill: 117-sres-697
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution designates July 2022 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3167)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the dedication of the Ball family to providing college educations and celebrating their 100-year legacy at Ball State University.

Bill: 117-sres-698
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Indiana

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the renaming of Indiana State Normal Institute, Eastern District as Ball Teachers College and later as Ball State University. It also honors the Ball family's dedication to providing college educations.

action_date: 2022-08-06
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the renaming of Indiana State Normal Institute, Eastern District as Ball Teachers College and later as Ball State University. It also honors the Ball family's dedication to providing college educations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4165; text: 06/23/2022 CR S3168)
action_date: 2022-08-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4165; text: 06/23/2022 CR S3168)
action_date: 2022-08-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-08-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Terrapins men's lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletics Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship.

Bill: 117-sres-699
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Maryland

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Terrapins men's lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park on its 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship victory.

action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Terrapins men's lacrosse team of the University of Maryland, College Park on its 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse national championship victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3150; text: CR S3168)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3150; text: CR S3168)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.

Bill: 117-sres-700
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2022-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Oklahoma

Summary:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution honors the University of Oklahoma for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.

action_date: 2022-06-23
text: 
This resolution honors the University of Oklahoma for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3150; text: CR S3168-3169)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3150; text: CR S3168-3169)
action_date: 2022-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for a democratic transition in the Republic of Chad and standing with the people of Chad.

Bill: 117-sres-701
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: 
This resolution condemns the April 2021 military takeover in Chad as a coup d'etat.
 
The resolution supports the African Union's call for transitional authorities, including General Mahamat Deby and members of the Transitional Military Council (TMC), to (1) organize elections by October 22, 2022, in accordance with the 18-month timeframe articulated by the TMC, and (2) commit publicly not to stand as candidates in the elections they are responsible for organizing. 
 
The resolution also calls on General Mahamat Deby and leaders of the TMC to (1) immediately release all of those arbitrarily arrested during the April-May 2021 protests, (2) publicly commit not to run in elections, and (3) abide by the 18-month transitional timeline for restoring civilian rule via free, fair, and peaceful democratic elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning violence against journalists in Mexico and expressing support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico.

Bill: 117-sres-702
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 
This resolution expresses unwavering commitment to and support for strengthening deterrent, protective, and accountability measures to prevent violence against journalists and safeguard the freedom of the press in Mexico. 
 
The resolution also encourages the Mexican government to 
 
 
strengthen efforts to protect the free press and journalists; 
 
ensure a thorough and impartial investigation into all threats of violence reported by journalists and the provision of immediate access to protective measures for journalists who make such reports; and 
 
conduct comprehensive and transparent investigations into the deaths of journalists to ensure all responsible parties are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3241-3242)
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2022 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2022, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-sres-703
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2022-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 
This resolution designates June 2022 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2022, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. 
 
The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress.
 
The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

action_date: 2022-07-12
text: 
This resolution designates June 2022 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2022, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. 
 
The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress.
 
The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3243; text: CR S3242)
action_date: 2022-07-12
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 S3243; text: CR S3242)
action_date: 2022-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate