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A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and its critical role in America's biomedical research strategy by advancing biomedical research and the mission of the National Institutes of Health, the world's premier biomedical research agency.

Bill: 117-sres-281
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and recognizes its role in supporting the research and mission of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
 
The foundation was established by Congress as a nonprofit organization to facilitate research at the NIH by raising private funds and creating public-private partnerships.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4700)
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing July 1, 2021, as the 100th anniversary of the Government Accountability Office and commending the service of the Government Accountability Office to Congress and the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-282
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2021-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional agencies
Congressional tributes
Federal officials
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on July 1, 2021. 
 
It also commends the GAO for 100 years of service to Congress and the United States as the preeminent independent government watchdog agency in the world. 

action_date: 2021-06-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) on July 1, 2021. 
 
It also commends the GAO for 100 years of service to Congress and the United States as the preeminent independent government watchdog agency in the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4701; consideration: CR S4691-4692; text: CR S4700-4701)
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4701; consideration: CR S4691-4692; text: CR S4700-4701)
action_date: 2021-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States to promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons.

Bill: 117-sres-283
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-06-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sex offenses
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the goals of World Refugee Day and the commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of refugees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4730-4731)
action_date: 2021-06-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the Indiana Veterans' Home.

Bill: 117-sres-284
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health facilities and institutions
Indiana
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Nursing
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the Indiana Veterans' Home is an example of Hoosiers' dedication to their veterans and should be recognized for its 125 years of care to the veterans of Indiana and their families.

action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the Indiana Veterans' Home is an example of Hoosiers' dedication to their veterans and should be recognized for its 125 years of care to the veterans of Indiana and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4781-4782)
action_date: 2021-06-24
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 S4796; text: CR S4781-4782)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the lives and legacies of the "Radium Girls".

Bill: 117-sres-285
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health
Manufacturing
Radiation
Women's employment
Women's health
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution honors the Radium Girls and recognizes their contribution to the development of workplace safety laws and standards. The Radium Girls were factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from occupational exposure to radium.

action_date: 2021-08-09
text: 
This resolution honors the Radium Girls and recognizes their contribution to the development of workplace safety laws and standards. The Radium Girls were factory workers who contracted radiation poisoning from occupational exposure to radium.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S6105-6106)
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S6105-6106)
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6105-6106)
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-08-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4782)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the Biden Administration to work with Congress to ensure that the United States military has sufficient resources.

Bill: 117-sres-286
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Defense spending
Military operations and strategy
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution urges the Biden Administration to ensure that the military has all the necessary resources to build and sustain the country's military strength.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S4782-4783)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States must continue to demonstrate leadership to achieve significant reforms to the rules of the World Trade Organization in order to promote the advancement of truly developing countries.

Bill: 117-sres-287
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
China
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Free trade and trade barriers
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States must lead efforts to reform the rules of the World Trade Organization for special and differential treatment to ensure those rules promote advancement for truly developing countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4783)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of the Souris River flood in Minot, North Dakota.

Bill: 117-sres-288
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
First responders and emergency personnel
Floods and storm protection
Lakes and rivers
National Guard and reserves
South Dakota

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 10th anniversary of the Souris River flood in Minot, North Dakota.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4783)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2021 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2021, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution designates June 2021 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2021, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. 
 
The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress.
 
The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.

action_date: 2021-07-14
text: 
This resolution designates June 2021 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and June 27, 2021, as National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day. 
 
The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress.
 
The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4908; text: CR 6/24/2021 S4783-4784)
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4908; text: CR 6/24/2021 S4783-4784)
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-07-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution encouraging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to review and update its guidance relating to mask wearing in confined places.

Bill: 117-sres-290
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Motor carriers
Public transit
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to update certain guidance to clarify that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 need not wear masks on public transportation networks. The resolution also recommends that the Transportation Security Administration align its mask requirements with such CDC guidance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4784-4785)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.

Bill: 117-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Oklahoma
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution commends the University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.

action_date: 2021-07-20
text: 
This resolution commends the University of Oklahoma Sooners softball team on winning the 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's College World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 06/24/2021 CR S4784)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 06/24/2021 CR S4784)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4987)
action_date: 2021-07-20
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4987)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 9, 2021, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Historical and cultural resources
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 9, 2021, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.

action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 9, 2021, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4785)
action_date: 2021-06-24
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 S4796; text: CR S4785)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 26, 2021, as the "International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking".

Bill: 117-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Foreign and international banking
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Medical research
Organized crime
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution designates June 26, 2021, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and expresses support for efforts to address substance use and prevent drug trafficking and production.

action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution designates June 26, 2021, as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking and expresses support for efforts to address substance use and prevent drug trafficking and production.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4796; text: CR S4785-4786)
action_date: 2021-06-24
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 S4796; text: CR S4785-4786)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions immigrants and their children have made in making the United States a healthier, safer, more diverse, prosperous country, and acknowledging the importance of immigrants and their children to the future successes of the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Immigration status and procedures
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes June 2021 as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the contributions immigrants and their children have made to the United States. It also welcomes immigrants presently in the United States and individuals seeking to immigrate to the United States to contribute to the health, safety, diversity, and prosperity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4786-4787)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 15, 2021, as "World Elder Abuse Awareness Day" and the month of June as "Elder Abuse Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Aging
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Judges
Law enforcement officers
Lawyers and legal services
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution designates June 15, 2021, as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The resolution also designates June as Elder Abuse Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4787)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution remembering, as the world acknowledges the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Community Party, the countless lives the Chinese Communist Party has destroyed and the people currently living in fear of its tyrannical ambitions.

Bill: 117-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Introduced: 2021-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 
This resolution remembers the lives destroyed by the Chinese Communist Party and the people currently living in fear of the party's ambitions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4787-4788)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the commemorating Native Hawaiian Delegate Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana'ole's lifelong advocacy on behalf of Hawai'i and the Native Hawaiian people on the 100th anniversary of his paramount congressional achievement-the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.

Bill: 117-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2021-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes and commemorates Prince Jonah K&#363hi&#333 Kalaniana'ole, a Native Hawaiian Delegate from Hawaii and lifelong advocate for Hawaii and the Native Hawaiian people, including his work to pass the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4831-4832)
action_date: 2021-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 15, 2021, as "National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day" and the month of July 2021 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This resolution designates July 15, 2021, as National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day and July 2021 as National Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a malignant cancer that arises from certain tissues, such as bone or muscle; leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma that arises from smooth muscle tissue, most commonly originating in the uterus, stomach, intestine, or blood vessels.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4857)
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research.

Bill: 117-sres-299
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2021-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Arkansas
Commemorative events and holidays
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the National Center for Toxicological Research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4857)
action_date: 2021-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate