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A resolution designating May 2021 as "Older Americans Month".

Bill: 117-sres-243
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2021-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: 
This resolution designates May 2021 as Older Americans Month.

action_date: 2021-05-26
text: 
This resolution designates May 2021 as Older Americans Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3491; text CR S3510-3511)
action_date: 2021-05-26
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 S3491; text CR S3510-3511)
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

Bill: 117-sres-244
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2021-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: 
This resolution elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 

action_date: 2021-05-26
text: 
This resolution elects Senate members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3491; text CR S3511)
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3491; text CR S3511)
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Senator David Henry Gambrell.

Bill: 117-sres-245
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Introduced: 2021-05-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Georgia
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: 
This resolution offers the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of Senator David Henry Gambrell and honors his life and legacy.

action_date: 2021-05-26
text: 
This resolution offers the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of Senator David Henry Gambrell and honors his life and legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3496; text: CR S3511)
action_date: 2021-05-26
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 S3496; text: CR S3511)
action_date: 2021-05-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Critical Race Theory serves as a prejudicial ideological tool, rather than an educational tool, and should not be taught in K-12 classrooms as a way to teach students to judge individuals based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.

Bill: 117-sres-246
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Civics education
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution calls on the Office for Civil Rights within the Department of Education and state attorneys general to assist elementary and secondary schools in complying with existing civil rights laws and investigate and enforce such laws. In addition, the resolution condemns the practice of requiring teachers to receive education in critical race theory as a condition of certification.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3901-3902)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-247
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
The resolution also recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3902)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and celebrating the 225th anniversary of the entry of the State of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th State.

Bill: 117-sres-248
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations
Tennessee
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 225th anniversary of the entry of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th state. 

action_date: 2021-06-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 225th anniversary of the entry of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th state. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 05/27/2021 S3902-3903)
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 05/27/2021 S3902-3903)
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4597)
action_date: 2021-06-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4597)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring women in the United States for their service in World War II and recognizing the role of Representative Edith Nourse Rogers in establishing the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corps.

Bill: 117-sres-249
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Members of Congress
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution honors, commends, and recognizes the women who served the United States in military capacities during World War II to aid the war effort.
 
Additionally, the resolution honors the contributions of Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers for supporting the establishment of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corps.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S3903)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the rise in anti-Semitism incidents globally since terrorists in the Gaza Strip triggered several days of violence against Israel on May 10, 2021.

Bill: 117-sres-250
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Gaza Strip
Iran
Israel
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution rejects anti-Semitism and reaffirms support for Israel and Jewish communities around the world. It also condemns a boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement that advocates for economic measures against Israel or Israel-related individuals or organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3903-3904)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on future international arms control agreements.

Bill: 117-sres-251
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
China
Congressional oversight
Europe
International law and treaties
Nuclear weapons
Russia
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that any international arms control agreement limiting the number of allowable nuclear-capable missiles that the United States enters into must be subject to the advice and consent of the Senate and must include Russia and China.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3904)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of May 2021 as "National Cancer Research Month".

Bill: 117-sres-253
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of May 2021 as National Cancer Research Month.

action_date: 2021-06-07
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of May 2021 as National Cancer Research Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 5/27/2021 CR S3905)
action_date: 2021-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 5/27/2021 CR S3905)
action_date: 2021-06-07
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3966)
action_date: 2021-06-07
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3966)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3905)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-254
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2021-05-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Mental Health Awareness Month and declares mental health a national priority.

action_date: 2021-06-10
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Mental Health Awareness Month and declares mental health a national priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 5/27/2021 CR S3905-3906)
action_date: 2021-06-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 5/27/2021 CR S3905-3906)
action_date: 2021-06-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4501)
action_date: 2021-06-10
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4501)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2021 as "ALS Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-255
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution designates May 2021 as ALS Awareness Month. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution designates May 2021 as ALS Awareness Month. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3931; text: CR S3933-3934)
action_date: 2021-05-28
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 S3931; text: CR S3933-3934)
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19.

Bill: 117-sres-256
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animal and plant health
Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Medical research
Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the World Health Organization must immediately conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of COVID-19 with access to all relevant records, samples, and personnel in China. It also states that the U.S. delegation to the World Health Assembly should work with allies and partners to ensure that the assembly authorizes such an investigation.

action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the World Health Organization must immediately conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of COVID-19 with access to all relevant records, samples, and personnel in China. It also states that the U.S. delegation to the World Health Assembly should work with allies and partners to ensure that the assembly authorizes such an investigation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3931; text: CR S3934)
action_date: 2021-05-28
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 S3931; text: CR S3934)
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the Marshall University Thundering Herd men's soccer team for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.

Bill: 117-sres-257
Sponsor: Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution commends the Marshall University Thundering Herd men's soccer team for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship. 

action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution commends the Marshall University Thundering Herd men's soccer team for winning the 2020 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3931; text: CR S3934-3935)
action_date: 2021-05-28
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 S3931; text: CR S3934-3935)
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the life and work of Senator John W. Warner.

Bill: 117-sres-258
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution offers the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of Senator John William Warner and expresses deep appreciation for his outstanding and important service to his country.

action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution offers the condolences of the Senate regarding the death of Senator John William Warner and expresses deep appreciation for his outstanding and important service to his country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3931; text: CR S3935)
action_date: 2021-05-28
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 S3931; text: CR S3935)
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Community Party, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-sres-259
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2021-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Hong Kong
Human rights
International law and treaties
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tibet
United Kingdom
United Nations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: 
This resolution expresses respect for and solidarity with the families and friends of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for participating in prodemocracy demonstrations during the spring of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. It also reaffirms support for those who continue to work for political reform, rule of law, and human rights in China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3989-3990)
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the 32nd anniversary of the violent repression of peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square and expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China's ongoing denial of basic rights and fundamental freedoms.

Bill: 117-sres-260
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Hong Kong
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: 
This resolution commemorates the Tiananmen Square protests and their violent suppression by the Chinese government. It also expresses sympathy to families of those killed, tortured, imprisoned, or exiled for participation in the prodemocracy demonstrations of spring 1989.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3990-3991)
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 2021 as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Bill: 117-sres-261
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2021-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals.
 
The resolution r ecognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the laws of the United States and international treaties.
 
Additionally, the resolution encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3991-3992)
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Dodd.

Bill: 117-sres-262
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-06-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Lawyers and legal services
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Laura Bowen, and any other employee of the Senate Post Office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States v. 

Dodd
 (except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted); and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent any employees of such office in connection with the case.

action_date: 2021-06-08
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Laura Bowen, and any other employee of the Senate Post Office from whom relevant evidence may be necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
United States v. 

Dodd
 (except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted); and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent any employees of such office in connection with the case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3997; text: CR S3992-3993)
action_date: 2021-06-08
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 S3997; text: CR S3992-3993)
action_date: 2021-06-08
text: Introduced in Senate