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A resolution condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19.

Bill: 117-sres-133
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2021-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Assault and harassment offenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Hate crimes
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intergovernmental relations
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: 
This resolution condemns and denounces all forms of anti-Asian sentiment, including those related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local agencies, to take specified steps.
 
The resolution calls on
 
 
federal officials to expeditiously investigate and document all credible reports of hate crimes, harassment, bullying, and threats against the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities;
 
 the Attorney General to work with state and local agencies and Asian American and Pacific Islander community-based organizations to prevent discrimination and to expand culturally competent and linguistically appropriate education campaigns on public reporting of hate crimes; and 
 
the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance describing best practices to mitigate racially discriminatory language in describing the pandemic.
 
 
The resolution recommits the United States to serving as a model for the world in building a more inclusive, diverse, and tolerant society by (1) prioritizing language access and inclusivity in communication practices, and (2) combating misinformation and discrimination that puts Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at risk.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1775-1776; text: CR S1775)
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should work with the Government of the United Kingdom to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom that the President should work with the President of the European Commission to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.

Bill: 117-sres-134
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2021-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Europe
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the President, with the support of Congress, should work to conclude negotiations for a comprehensive future trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.

action_date: 2022-05-25
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the President, in consultation with Congress, should work to conclude negotiations for comprehensive trade agreements between the United States and the United Kingdom and between the United States and the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2699)
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2698; text: CR S2698)
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-05-25
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1776)
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-135
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2021-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Latin America
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes and contributions of Latinas in the United States and recognizes the changes still to be made to ensure that Latinas can realize their full potential as equal members of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1776-1777)
action_date: 2021-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Senate to abandon Modern Monetary Theory and recognizing that the acceptance of Modern Monetary Theory would lead to higher deficits and higher inflation.

Bill: 117-sres-136
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Economic theory
Monetary policy

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes that (1) large deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous; (2) the acceptance of Modern Monetary Theory will lead to higher deficits and higher inflation; and (3) it is the duty of the Senate to abandon the theory. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1831-1832)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about tuberculosis.

Bill: 117-sres-137
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of World Tuberculosis Day, commends the progress of tuberculosis elimination efforts, and reaffirms the commitment to strengthen the leadership role of the United States in the fight to end the tuberculosis epidemic. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1832-1833)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the European Parliament to exempt certain technologies used to detect child sexual exploitation from European Union ePrivacy directive.

Bill: 117-sres-138
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Crimes against children
Domestic violence and child abuse
Europe
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Photography and imaging
Pornography
Right of privacy
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution urges the European Parliament to enact legislation that allows electronic service providers to continue using certain technologies to detect child sexual exploitation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1833)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the blueberry industry to the United States and designating July 2021 as "National Blueberry Month".

Bill: 117-sres-139
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution (1) designates July 2021 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: 2021-07-21
text: 
This resolution (1) designates July 2021 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: 2021-07-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 03/25/2021 CR S1833-1834)
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 03/25/2021 CR S1833-1834)
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5025)
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5025)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.

Bill: 117-sres-140
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Georgia
Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution condemns the acts of gun violence that led to the tragic loss of eight lives in Georgia on March 16, 2021.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1834)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.

Bill: 117-sres-141
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Federal-Indian relations
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Infrastructure development
State and local government operations
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that access to reliable and clean drinking water is critically important to the health and welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Further, the resolution calls upon the federal government to provide water access to tribal members and communities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S1834-1835)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan relationship to safeguarding global security, prosperity, and human rights and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-142
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alliances
Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
Japan
Marine and inland water transportation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Navigation, waterways, harbors
North Korea
Pacific Ocean
Research and development
Trade agreements and negotiations
Transportation safety and security
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution welcomes Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to the United States. It also reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance for maintaining peace and stability and fostering a free and open Indo-Pacific region and beyond.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1835-1836)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to honor and recognize the patriotism and service to the United States provided by Veterans Service Organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 117-sres-143
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution honors and recognizes the service provided to veterans by Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and commends their efforts to improvise and adapt to the challenges posed by COVID-19. The resolution also supports efforts by VSOs to enable veterans, their families, and their caregivers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

action_date: 2021-04-21
text: 
This resolution honors and recognizes the service provided to veterans by Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and commends their efforts to improvise and adapt to the challenges posed by COVID-19. The resolution also supports efforts by VSOs to enable veterans, their families, and their caregivers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2135; text: 03/25/2021 CR S1836)
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2135; text: 03/25/2021 CR S1836)
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the week of March 21 through March 27, 2021, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.

Bill: 117-sres-144
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes the week of March 21-March 27, 2021, as National Poison Prevention Week.

action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes the week of March 21-March 27, 2021, as National Poison Prevention Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1845; text: CR S1836-1837)
action_date: 2021-03-25
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 S1845; text: CR S1836-1837)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2021 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 117-sres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April 2021 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.
 
It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April 2021 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.
 
It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1845-1846; text: CR S1837)
action_date: 2021-03-25
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 S1845-1846; text: CR S1837)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill: 117-sres-146
Sponsor: Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution designates April 2021 as Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.

action_date: 2021-04-29
text: 
This resolution designates April 2021 as Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1837-1838)
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1837-1838)
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2385-2386)
action_date: 2021-04-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2385-2386)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill: 117-sres-147
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the national debt is a threat to national security and that persistent, structural deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It also commits to addressing the looming fiscal crisis faced by the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1838)
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of paying tribute to those individuals who have faithfully served and retired from the Armed Forces of the United States, designating April 18, 2021, as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day", and encouraging the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their local communities and the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-148
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2021-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
National and community service
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: 
This resolution designates April 18, 2021, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day. 

action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution designates April 18, 2021, as Military Retiree Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1950; text: 04/12/2021 CR S1876)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1950; text: 04/12/2021 CR S1876)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to support the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft program, also known as the Warthog and A-10C or OA-10C.

Bill: 117-sres-149
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alliances
Aviation and airports
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Congress should continue to support the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft program for national security reasons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S1898)
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the third anniversary of her passing.

Bill: 117-sres-150
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
 This resolution honors the life and memory of Jereima &quot;Jeri&quot; Bustamante and encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on her legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1898-1899)
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate