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A resolution authorizing the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate to conduct a blood donation drive.

Bill: 117-sres-818
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2022-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, to conduct a blood donation drive on October 14, 2022, in room G-50 of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Senate Office Building.

action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, to conduct a blood donation drive on October 14, 2022, in room G-50 of the Everett McKinley Dirksen Senate Office Building.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6052-6053; text: CR S5558)
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6052-6053; text: CR S5558)
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution affirming the commitment of the Senate to protect and expand the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs.

Bill: 117-sres-819
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2022-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 
This resolution recognizes the long history and positive economic effects of the Social Security programs. It also expresses the belief that the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs should continue to be funded through mandatory spending.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5559)
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 100th anniversary of the Reserve Officers Association, now known as the Reserve Organization of America.

Bill: 117-sres-820
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2022-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the Reserve Organization of America is a respected advocate for national security and readiness and honors the role the organization has played in strengthening the strategic and operational role of the Reserve components of the U.S. military. Additionally, the resolution supports the organization's focus on the readiness of the Reserve components and the care of those who serve in the Reserve and National Guard, their families, and veterans of the Reserve components.

action_date: 2022-11-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the Reserve Organization of America is a respected advocate for national security and readiness and honors the role the organization has played in strengthening the strategic and operational role of the Reserve components of the U.S. military. Additionally, the resolution supports the organization's focus on the readiness of the Reserve components and the care of those who serve in the Reserve and National Guard, their families, and veterans of the Reserve components.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6747; text: 9/29/2022 CR S5559)
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6747; text: 9/29/2022 CR S5559)
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the arrest of Cardinal Zen in Hong Kong, and reaffirming the commitment of the Senate to supporting democracy, autonomy, religious freedom, and human rights in Hong Kong.

Bill: 117-sres-821
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2022-09-29 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: 
This resolution condemns the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen (a Roman Catholic bishop emeritus of Hong Kong) by the Hong Kong authorities at the behest of the Chinese Communist Party.
 
The resolution calls for all charges to be immediately dropped against Cardinal Zen. 
 
The resolution reaffirms religious freedom as a fundamental right. 
 
Finally, the resolution also urges the Chinese and Hong Kong authorities to cease targeting Hong Kong's civil society and to immediately release and drop all charges against all political prisoners who have been unjustly detained and charged. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5559)
action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Rhodes.

Bill: 117-sres-822
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
District of Columbia
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Virginia Brown, a former Chamber Assistant of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of 
United States v. Rhodes
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Brown, and any current or former officer or employee of her office, in connection with this case. 

action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Virginia Brown, a former Chamber Assistant of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of 
United States v. Rhodes
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Ms. Brown, and any current or former officer or employee of her office, in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6472)
action_date: 2022-10-11
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 S6614; text: CR S6472)
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Groseclose.

Bill: 117-sres-823
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
District of Columbia
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, to provide relevant testimony in the case of
 United States v. Groseclose
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with this case. 

action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, to provide relevant testimony in the case of
 United States v. Groseclose
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with this case. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6472)
action_date: 2022-10-11
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 S6614; text: CR S6472)
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Steele-Smith.

Bill: 117-sres-824
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
District of Columbia
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, to provide relevant testimony in the case of
 United States v. Steele-Smith
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with such case. 

action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, and Nate Russell and Diego Torres, custodians of records in the Senate Recording Studio, to provide relevant testimony in the case of
 United States v. Steele-Smith
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Schwager, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with such case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6614; text: CR S6472)
action_date: 2022-10-11
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 S6614; text: CR S6472)
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2022 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-825
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes Filipino American History Month in October 2022 as a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans and a time to renew efforts toward researching and examining the history of Filipino Americans to give all people of the United States an opportunity to learn about their contributions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6472-6473)
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 26, 2022, as the "Day of the Deployed".

Bill: 117-sres-826
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution designates October 26, 2022, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families.

action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution designates October 26, 2022, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6705; text: 10/11/2022 CR S6473)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6705; text: 10/11/2022 CR S6473)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Bill: 117-sres-827
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

action_date: 2022-11-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6747; text: 10/11/2022 CR S6473-6474)
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S6747; text: 10/11/2022 CR S6473-6474)
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6473-6474)
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the end of the COVID-19 pandemic for Federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors.

Bill: 117-sres-828
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution calls for the removal of all COVID-19-related requirements for federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors (i.e., vaccine, testing, masking, and social distancing requirements). The resolution also calls for the reinstatement or resumption of all duties for members of the Armed Forces, federal employees, and contractors whose positions were impacted by their choice not to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S6474)
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and celebrating the long history of the commitment of the Marine Corps Reserve and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation to serving the local communities of the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-829
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program and recognizes the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation for its efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6474)
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as "Bat Week".

Bill: 117-sres-830
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2022-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Bat Week and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
action_date: 2022-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 10, 2022, as "World Mental Health Day".

Bill: 117-sres-831
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2022-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution designates October 10, 2022, as World Mental Health Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6698-6699)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September 13, 2022 as National Sepsis Day.

Bill: 117-sres-832
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2022-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of September 13, 2022, as National Sepsis Day.

action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of September 13, 2022, as National Sepsis Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6705; text: CR S6699)
action_date: 2022-11-15
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 S6705; text: CR S6699)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 24, 2022, through October 2, 2022, as "Blue Star Welcome Week".

Bill: 117-sres-833
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2022-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution designates September 24-October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families.

action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution designates September 24-October 2, 2022, as Blue Star Welcome Week and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6705; text: CR S6699)
action_date: 2022-11-15
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 S6705; text: CR S6699)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution adjusting the special reserve percentage available to committees of the Senate.

Bill: 117-sres-834
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2022-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution increases the amount of reserved funding available to Senate committees to meet unpaid obligations (or other approved purposes) incurred during a specified timeframe.

action_date: 2022-11-15
text: 
This resolution increases the amount of reserved funding available to Senate committees to meet unpaid obligations (or other approved purposes) incurred during a specified timeframe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6705; text: CR S6699)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6705; text: CR S6699)
action_date: 2022-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2022 as "National Youth Justice Action Month".

Bill: 117-sres-835
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2022-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Youth Justice Action Month. It acknowledges that the collateral consequences normally applied in the adult criminal justice system should not automatically apply to youth arrested for crimes before the age of 18.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6744)
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 117-sres-836
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2022-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: 
This resolution authorizes a Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee to (1) collect donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for certain charitable purposes during the holiday season from another Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee within a Senate building or office; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization to deliver such donations.

action_date: 2022-11-16
text: 
This resolution authorizes a Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee to (1) collect donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for certain charitable purposes during the holiday season from another Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee within a Senate building or office; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization to deliver such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6747; text: CR S6744)
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6747; text: CR S6744)
action_date: 2022-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage, the contributions of the Israeli-American community to the United States, and condemning antisemitic violence and discrimination.

Bill: 117-sres-837
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2022-11-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Hate crimes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: 
This resolution affirms that the Israeli American community has contributed immensely to the society and culture of the United States. The resolution also condemns all forms of discrimination that aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of that community or the Jewish community broadly.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6781)
action_date: 2022-11-17
text: Introduced in Senate