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A resolution recognizing the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Bill: 117-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2021-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Puerto Rico
U.S. history
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 500th anniversary of the founding of the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6460-6461)
action_date: 2021-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Missourians who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.

Bill: 117-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Missouri

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz and his fellow Missourians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war in Afghanistan represent the best of Missouri and the United States. The resolution also honors those service members and their families.

action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz and his fellow Missourians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war in Afghanistan represent the best of Missouri and the United States. The resolution also honors those service members and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-04
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6630; text: 09/14/2021 CR S6503)
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6630; text: 09/14/2021 CR S6503)
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Mr. Steve Verett for more than 24 years of dedicated service to the cotton industry and to Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.

Bill: 117-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution commends Steve Verett for his lifelong dedication and service to the cotton industry and to Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. It also congratulates Mr. Verett on his retirement and extends him best wishes in all his future endeavors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6503)
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of State should designate the Afghan Taliban as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, freeze all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States, and use all authority and influence of the United States Government to prohibit the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international institutions and organizations.

Bill: 117-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution states that the Senate stands with the Afghan people now living under the Afghan Taliban regime. It calls on the Department of State to designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. It also states that the Afghan Taliban regime must be denied access to funds held by the U.S. government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6503-6504)
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 30th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.

Bill: 117-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Collective security
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Military readiness
Nuclear weapons
Protest and dissent
Religion
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the courage and resolve shown by the Ukrainian people in their pursuit of sovereignty and democracy. It also condemns the illegal military invasion and occupation of Crimea by Russia and the violence fomented by proxies of Russia in eastern Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6504-6505)
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of July as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States.

Bill: 117-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a Muslim-American Heritage Month. 
 
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: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6505)
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the support of the Senate for the contributions and achievements of student parents and recognizing September 2021 as National Student Parent Month.

Bill: 117-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution designates September 2021 as National Student Parent Month.

action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution designates September 2021 as National Student Parent Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6482; text: CR S6505)
action_date: 2021-09-14
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 S6482; text: CR S6505)
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2021 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Bill: 117-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution designates September 2021 as School Bus Safety Month.

action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution designates September 2021 as School Bus Safety Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6482-6483; text: CR S6505-6506)
action_date: 2021-09-14
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 S6482-6483; text: CR S6505-6506)
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Bill: 117-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Mental health
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6506)
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and achievements of MacNolia Cox.

Bill: 117-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2021-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Minority education
Ohio

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-15
text: 
This resolution honors the life, legacy, and achievements of MacNolia Cox.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6528; text: CR S6527)
action_date: 2021-09-15
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 S6528; text: CR S6527)
action_date: 2021-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17 as "Patriot Week".

Bill: 117-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-09-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
National symbols
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-15
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11-September 17 as Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States. 

action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of the week of September 11-September 17 as Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 9/15/2021 CR S6527-6528)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 9/15/2021 CR S6527-6528)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6863)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6863)
action_date: 2021-09-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2021 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-367
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution designates September 2021 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and expresses support for its goals and ideals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2021, through October 3, 2021, as "Blue Star Welcome Week".

Bill: 117-sres-368
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 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: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution designates September 25-October 3, 2021, as Blue Star Welcome Week and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families.

action_date: 2021-09-30
text: 
This resolution designates September 25-October 3, 2021, as Blue Star Welcome Week and expresses gratitude for the sacrifices made by service members, transitioning veterans, and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 9/20/2021 CR S6553)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 9/20/2021 CR S6553)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6863)
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6863)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-sres-369
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of September 17, 2021, as National Concussion Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Minnesotans who competed for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.

Bill: 117-sres-370
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Japan
Minnesota
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution honors the Minnesotans who competed for Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

Bill: 117-sres-371
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Japan
Minnesota
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 13, 2021, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 117-sres-372
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Higher education
Minority education
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 13, 2021, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 

action_date: 2021-10-07
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 13, 2021, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: 09/21/2021 CR S6590)
action_date: 2021-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: 09/21/2021 CR S6590)
action_date: 2021-10-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6992)
action_date: 2021-10-07
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6992)
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution marking the 4-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria.

Bill: 117-sres-373
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Caribbean area
Disaster relief and insurance
Natural disasters
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution declares that Congress remains steadfast in its commitment to the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist in restoring the islands to their full potential and that Congress will not abandon U.S. citizens living there or on the U.S. mainland in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S6590)
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 117-sres-374
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 19-September 25, 2021, as National Estuaries Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6590-6591)
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting efforts to strengthen protection, assistance, and solutions for Venezuelan women and children.

Bill: 117-sres-375
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Brazil
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Caribbean area
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Chile
Colombia
Congressional tributes
Costa Rica
Crimes against women
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Domestic violence and child abuse
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Guyana
Health care coverage and access
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Human rights
Human trafficking
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mental health
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Uruguay
Venezuela
Violent crime
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes and supports measures to protect and assist Venezuelan refugees and migrants, with particular emphasis on the humanitarian needs of women and children impacted by the displacement crisis and COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6591-6592)
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 117-sres-376
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.

action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6593; text: CR S6592)
action_date: 2021-09-21
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 S6593; text: CR S6592)
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.

Bill: 117-sres-377
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2021-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
European Union
Foreign property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Sanctions
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: 
This resolution applauds and expresses support for the continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hezbollah's terrorist activities. It also urges the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6627-6628)
action_date: 2021-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate