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A resolution designating July 30, 2022, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 117-sres-723
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-07-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2022, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 

action_date: 2022-07-26
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2022, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3688; text: CR S3698-3699)
action_date: 2022-07-26
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 S3688; text: CR S3698-3699)
action_date: 2022-07-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the historic definition of a recession is 2 negative quarters of gross domestic product growth.

Bill: 117-sres-724
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 
This resolution states that two consecutive quarters of negative growth in gross domestic product constitutes a recession.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3745)
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in State of Ohio v. Huston.

Bill: 117-sres-725
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2022-07-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Family relationships
Judicial review and appeals
Legislative rules and procedure
Ohio
Senate
State and local courts

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Aidan Gavin, and any other current or former employee of Senator Rob Portman's office from whom relevant evidence maybe necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
State of Ohio v. Huston
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Gavin and any current or former employee of Senator Portman's office in connection with this case.

action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Aidan Gavin, and any other current or former employee of Senator Rob Portman's office from whom relevant evidence maybe necessary, to testify and produce documents in the case of 
State of Ohio v. Huston
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Gavin and any current or former employee of Senator Portman's office in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3737; text: CR S3745)
action_date: 2022-07-27
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 S3737; text: CR S3745)
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Herrera.

Bill: 117-sres-726
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2022-07-27 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: 2022-07-27
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Jeffrey Kent, Director of the Press Photographers' Gallery, 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. Herrera
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Kent, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with this case. 

action_date: 2022-07-27
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Jeffrey Kent, Director of the Press Photographers' Gallery, 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. Herrera
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Kent, Russell, and Torres, and any current or former officer or employee of their offices, in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3737-3738; text: CR S3745-3746)
action_date: 2022-07-27
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 S3737-3738; text: CR S3745-3746)
action_date: 2022-07-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.

Bill: 117-sres-727
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Digital media
Internet, web applications, social media
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S3785-3786)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the human rights and pro-democracy activists in Cuba one year after the historic march led by such activists through the streets of Cuba to exercise the fundamental right to peacefully assemble and speak out against the human rights atrocities committed by the brutal, totalitarian, and illegitimate Communist regime in Cuba.

Bill: 117-sres-728
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 
This resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the pro-democracy movement and all freedom activists in Cuba for risking everything to bring freedom to the Cuban people.
 
The resolution condemns the repression of the hundreds of pro-democracy activists and political prisoners, including children, that the Cuban regime is unjustly detaining and subjecting to physical and psychological torture, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of such prisoners.
 
 The resolution calls for the international community to stand with the Cuban people and speak out against the totalitarian Communist regime in Cuba for infringing on the freedom of thought, will, expression, assembly, and prosperity of the Cuban people.
 
Finally, the resolution urges the President to firmly declare that the U.S. government will not consider any more concessions or sanctions relief to the brutal, illegitimate Communist regime in Cuba until all conditions for removing sanctions are met in accordance with the laws of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3786-3787)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning November 7, 2022, as "National Pregnancy Center Week" to recognize the vital role that community-supported pregnancy centers play in saving lives and serving women and men faced with difficult pregnancy decisions.

Bill: 117-sres-729
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning November 7, 2022, as National Pregnancy Center Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3787-3788)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992, the 28th anniversary of the bombing of the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association building in Buenos Aires on July 18, 1994, and recommitting to efforts to uphold justice for the victims of the attacks.

Bill: 117-sres-730
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Argentina
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 
This resolution reiterates its strongest condemnation of the 1992 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Argentina and the 1994 attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires.
 
The resolution also honors the victims of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Argentina and the 1994 AMIA bombing, and expresses its sympathy to the relatives of the victims, who are still waiting for justice.
 
Finally, the resolution underscores the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, decades-long delay in resolving the 1992 and 1994 terrorist attacks in Argentina, and urges the President of the United States to offer technical assistance to the Argentinian government to support the ongoing investigations.

action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 
This resolution reiterates its strongest condemnation of the 1992 attack on the Israeli Embassy in Argentina and the 1994 attack on the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires.
 
The resolution also honors the victims of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Argentina and the 1994 AMIA bombing, and expresses its sympathy to the relatives of the victims, who are still waiting for justice.
 
Finally, the resolution underscores the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, decades-long delay in resolving the 1992 and 1994 terrorist attacks in Argentina, and urges the President of the United States to offer technical assistance to the Argentinian government to support the ongoing investigations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3788)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of July 2022 as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-731
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-07-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: 
This resolution designates the month of July 2022 as Muslim-American Heritage Month. 
 
The resolution also recognizes the need for public education, awareness, and policies that are culturally competent when describing, discussing, or addressing the impacts of being Muslim American in all aspects of the society of the United States, including in discourse and policy. 
 
Finally, the resolution also honors the contributions and integral role of Muslim Americans in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3788-3789)
action_date: 2022-07-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the United States Border Patrol for deploying to Del Rio, Texas, on September 19, 2021, to respond to the border crisis.

Bill: 117-sres-732
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2022-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Law enforcement officers
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-01
text: This resolution recognizes the crisis on the southern border of the United States and commends U.S. Border Patrol agents deployed to Del Rio, Texas, to respond to the Haitian migrant crisis on September 19, 2021.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3808-3809)
action_date: 2022-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2022 as "National Child Awareness Month" to promote awareness of charities that benefit children and youth-serving organizations throughout the United States and recognizing the efforts made by those charities and organizations on behalf of children and youth as critical contributions to the future of the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-733
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Human trafficking
Mental health
Sex offenses
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-01
text: 
This resolution designates September 2022 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
 

action_date: 2022-08-01
text: 
This resolution designates September 2022 as National Child Awareness Month to (1) promote awareness of youth-serving charities and organizations throughout the United States, (2) recognize the efforts made by those charities and organizations as critical contributions to the future of the United States, and (3) recognize the importance of meeting the needs of at-risk children and youth.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3825; text: CR S3809)
action_date: 2022-08-01
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 S3825; text: CR S3809)
action_date: 2022-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Bill: 117-sres-734
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2022-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: First responders and emergency personnel
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day and urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness of, and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over laws.
 Move Over laws
 generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when there is an emergency or rescue activity taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S3865)
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging and commemorating the women in the Army who served in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corp during World War II.

Bill: 117-sres-735
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2022-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution honors and commends the women who served in critical military positions in the Women's Auxiliary Army Corp and the Women's Army Corp to aid the war effort during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S3865-3866)
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of Angola to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 24, 2022, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-sres-736
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution calls on the government of Angola to hold free, fair, and peaceful elections on August 24, 2022.
 
The resolution urges the Angolan government to ensure the credibility of elections. 
 
The resolution urges all political parties in Angola to pledge that they will not use violence during or after the election, will respect the outcome of the vote, and will investigate any disputes peacefully, using legal mechanisms. 
 
The resolution also urges the people of Angola to exercise their right to vote on election day. 
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the U.S. government to hold Angolan officials accountable for any attempts to subvert the electoral process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3866)
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating August 10, 2022, as "Toxic Exposure Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-sres-737
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2022-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Medical research
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution designates August 10, 2022, as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day to honor and recognize the contributions of members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were exposed to toxic substances. Additionally, the resolution encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans service organizations to conduct outreach and promote awareness of the resources available to those who were exposed to toxic substances.

action_date: 2022-09-07
text: 
This resolution designates August 10, 2022, as Toxic Exposure Awareness Day to honor and recognize the contributions of members of the Armed Forces and veterans who were exposed to toxic substances. Additionally, the resolution encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs and veterans service organizations to conduct outreach and promote awareness of the resources available to those who were exposed to toxic substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4488; text: 08/02/2022 CR S3866-3867)
action_date: 2022-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4488; text: 08/02/2022 CR S3866-3867)
action_date: 2022-09-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-09-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of August as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-738
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2022-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intellectual property
Product safety and quality

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution designates August 2022 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.

action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution designates August 2022 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3858; text: CR S3867)
action_date: 2022-08-02
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 S3858; text: CR S3867)
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the printing with illustrations of a document entitled "Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2022".

Bill: 117-sres-739
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2022-08-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Government information and archives
Senate
Senate Committee on Appropriations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution authorizes the printing of a Senate document titled 
Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2022
. 

action_date: 2022-08-02
text: 
This resolution authorizes the printing of a Senate document titled 
Committee on Appropriations, United States Senate, 1867-2022
. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3858; text: CR S3867)
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3858; text: CR S3867)
action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Introduced in Senate