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A resolution calling on the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take action to lower prescription drug costs.

Bill: 117-sres-151
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Government liability
Health care costs and insurance
Inflation and prices
Intellectual property
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of Health and Human Services to take administrative action to lower U.S. prescription drug prices to align with the prices in other economically comparable countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1899)
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Officer William Francis "Billy" Evans of the United States Capitol Police for his selfless acts of heroism on the grounds of the United States Capitol on April 2, 2021.

Bill: 117-sres-152
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Law enforcement officers
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution honors the memory of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Francis &quot;Billy&quot; Evans for the selfless acts of heroism he displayed on April 2, 2021.

action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution honors the memory of U.S. Capitol Police Officer William Francis &quot;Billy&quot; Evans for the selfless acts of heroism he displayed on April 2, 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1901; text: S1899-1900)
action_date: 2021-04-13
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 S1901; text: S1899-1900)
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through April 17, 2021, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

Bill: 117-sres-153
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Air quality
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disability and health-based discrimination
Economic development
Environmental health
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Housing supply and affordability
Human rights
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the opportunity for Black Maternal Health Week to raise national awareness of the state of Black maternal health in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1900)
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the centennial of the founding of the Jordanian state.

Bill: 117-sres-154
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Jordan
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution commemorates the centennial of the establishment of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, expresses admiration and gratitude for the friendship of the Jordanian people, and looks forward to continued cooperation with Jordan on shared national priorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1901)
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 117-sres-155
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1943-1944)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the officers and personnel of Federal, State, and local agencies deployed by air, ground, and marine, and as tactical border security, for their work during the crisis at the Southern border.

Bill: 117-sres-156
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Latin America
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Mexico
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes that there is a crisis on the southern border and commends the men and women of various federal, state, and local agencies for their work during this crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1944)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of hiring Robert Montgomery "Bobby" Knight as the Head Coach of the men's basketball team at Indiana University.

Bill: 117-sres-157
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Indiana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate honoring Robert Montgomery &quot;Bobby&quot; Knight, collegiate men's basketball coach at Indiana University.

action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate honoring Robert Montgomery &quot;Bobby&quot; Knight, collegiate men's basketball coach at Indiana University.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1975-1976; text: CR S1991)
action_date: 2021-04-15
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 S1975-1976; text: CR S1991)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Bill: 117-sres-158
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency communications systems

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, honors and recognizes the contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals, and encourages the people of the United States to remember the value of these contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1991-1992)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 17, 2021, through April 25, 2021, as "National Park Week".

Bill: 117-sres-159
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution designates April 17, 2021, through April 25, 2021, as National Park Week.
 
The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, and support the treasured national parks of the United States while protecting public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution designates April 17, 2021, through April 25, 2021, as National Park Week.
 
The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, and support the treasured national parks of the United States while protecting public health during the coronavirus pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1998; text: CR S1992)
action_date: 2021-04-15
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 S1998; text: CR S1992)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the Stanford University Cardinal women's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship.

Bill: 117-sres-160
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Stanford University Cardinal on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship and completing a successful 2020-2021 season. 

action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Stanford University Cardinal on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women's basketball championship and completing a successful 2020-2021 season. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1998; text: CR S1992)
action_date: 2021-04-15
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 S1998; text: CR S1992)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the Baylor University Men's Basketball Team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship.

Bill: 117-sres-161
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship and completing a successful 2020-2021 season. 

action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Bears of Baylor University on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship and completing a successful 2020-2021 season. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1998; text: CR S1992-1993)
action_date: 2021-04-15
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 S1998; text: CR S1992-1993)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 14, 2021, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-sres-162
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution designates April 14, 2021, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. Assistive technology refers to tools, equipment, or products that help people with disabilities complete activities at school, home, or work, and in the community.

action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution designates April 14, 2021, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. Assistive technology refers to tools, equipment, or products that help people with disabilities complete activities at school, home, or work, and in the community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1998; text: CR S1993)
action_date: 2021-04-15
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 S1998; text: CR S1993)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable William "Bill" Emerson Brock III, former United States Senator for the State of Tennessee.

Bill: 117-sres-163
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution mourns the death of former Senator William &quot;Bill&quot; Emerson Brock III and requests that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of the Senator.

action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution mourns the death of former Senator William &quot;Bill&quot; Emerson Brock III and requests that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the family of the Senator.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1998; text: CR S1993)
action_date: 2021-04-15
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 S1998; text: CR S1993)
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the number of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States should remain at 9.

Bill: 117-sres-164
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2021-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: 
This resolution opposes any attempt to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2038-2039)
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Bill: 117-sres-165
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Espionage and treason
Europe
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
International law and treaties
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: 
This resolution implores Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also implores Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution implores Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also implores Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

action_date: 2021-07-22
text: 
This resolution implores Russia to present credible evidence of wrongdoing against U.S. citizen Paul Whelan or immediately release him. It also implores Russia to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5056-5057; text: CR S5057)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 93.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2085-2086)
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

Bill: 117-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2021-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aging
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Atmospheric science and weather
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competition and antitrust
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Disability and paralysis
Disaster relief and insurance
Ecology
Economic development
Electric power generation and transmission
Employee hiring
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Environmental technology
Federal-Indian relations
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Forests, forestry, trees
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing supply and affordability
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Industrial facilities
Infrastructure development
International organizations and cooperation
Labor-management relations
Land use and conservation
Manufacturing
Natural disasters
Outdoor recreation
Property rights
Public contracts and procurement
Racial and ethnic relations
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Rural conditions and development
Scientific communication
Technology transfer and commercialization
Transportation programs funding
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Women's rights
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: 
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of
 
 
achieving greenhouse gas and toxic emissions reductions needed to stay under 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming; 
 
establishing millions of high-wage union jobs and ensuring economic security for all; 
 
investing in infrastructure and industry;
 
securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and 
 
promoting justice and equality. 
 
 
The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the goals and projects of the mobilization effort, including
 
 
building smart power grids (i.e., power grids that enable customers to reduce their power use during peak demand periods); 
 
upgrading all existing buildings and constructing new buildings to achieve maximum energy and water efficiency; 
 
removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and agricultural sectors; 
 
cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites;
 
ensuring businesspersons are free from unfair competition; and
 
providing higher education, high-quality health care, and affordable, safe, and adequate housing to all. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2086-2087)
action_date: 2021-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

Bill: 117-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2021-04-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against children
Family relationships
International law and treaties
Mental health
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Senate's observation of Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2021. It also urges the United States to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international child abduction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2127-2128)
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men's basketball team on winning the 2021 NCAA Men's Division II National Championship.

Bill: 117-sres-168
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2021-04-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Missouri
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men's basketball team and the university, mayor, university president, governor, and fans of the Bearcats on their national championship.

action_date: 2021-04-21
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcats men's basketball team and the university, mayor, university president, governor, and fans of the Bearcats on their national championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2128)
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2128)
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Introduced in Senate