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A resolution commending the actions of Cuban human rights and democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia, and all pro-democracy and human rights activists, in demanding fundamental civil liberties in Cuba and speaking out against Cuba's brutal, totalitarian Communist regime.

Bill: 117-sres-489
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2022-01-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Detention of persons
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-12
text: 
This resolution condemns the repression of Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia and all brave Cuban activists, and demands their immediate and unconditional release from prison.
 
The resolution also condemns the brutal torture and inhumane treatment of Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia by the Cuban regime and calls for an immediate humanitarian medical visit by an independent human rights organization to him and to all political prisoners who have been unjustly and illegally detained by the Cuban regime since July 11, 2021. 
 
Further, the resolution calls for the international community to stand with the Cuban people and against Cuba's totalitarian Communist regime for infringing on the freedom of thought, will, expression, assembly, and prosperity of the Cuban people. 
 
Finally, the resolution commends the courage of the pro-democracy movement and all freedom activists in Cuba for risking everything to bring freedom to the Cuban people.

action_date: 2022-01-12
text: 
This resolution condemns the repression of Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia and all brave Cuban activists, and demands their immediate and unconditional release from prison.
 
The resolution also condemns the brutal torture and inhumane treatment of Jose Daniel Ferrer Garcia by the Cuban regime and calls for an immediate humanitarian medical visit by an independent human rights organization to him and to all political prisoners who have been unjustly and illegally detained by the Cuban regime since July 11, 2021. 
 
Further, the resolution calls for the international community to stand with the Cuban people and against Cuba's totalitarian Communist regime for infringing on the freedom of thought, will, expression, assembly, and prosperity of the Cuban people. 
 
Finally, the resolution commends the courage of the pro-democracy movement and all freedom activists in Cuba for risking everything to bring freedom to the Cuban people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S183-184; text: CR S193)
action_date: 2022-01-12
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 S183-184; text: CR S193)
action_date: 2022-01-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the essential work of United States Capitol personnel on the anniversary of the insurrectionist attack on the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Bill: 117-sres-490
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2022-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil disturbances
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care costs and insurance
Labor-management relations
Law enforcement officers
Mental health
Protest and dissent
Subversive activities
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude for the personnel of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and service to the United States and reaffirms the dedication of the Senate to strengthening the rights of and support to those personnel.

action_date: 2022-01-13
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude for the personnel of the U.S. Capitol and the U.S. Capitol Police for their bravery and service to the United States and reaffirms the dedication of the Senate to strengthening the rights of and support to those personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S226; text: CR S222)
action_date: 2022-01-13
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 S226; text: CR S222)
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by designating January 2022 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-sres-491
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2022-01-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: 
This resolution designates January 2022 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Additionally, it does the following:
 
 
applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking;
 
encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims; and
 
urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.
 

action_date: 2022-01-13
text: 
This resolution designates January 2022 as National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Additionally, it does the following:
 
 
applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking;
 
encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims; and
 
urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S226; text: CR S222-223)
action_date: 2022-01-13
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 S226; text: CR S222-223)
action_date: 2022-01-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 23, 2022, as "Maternal Health Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2022-01-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: 
This resolution designates January 23, 2022, as Maternal Health Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S352)
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the necessity of school choice as a tool to empower all parents with the freedom to choose the best educational environment for their children and to combat destructive ideologies like Critical Race Theory promoted by many public schools.

Bill: 117-sres-493
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2022-01-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Family relationships
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes and promotes the importance of parental involvement in the education of children and recognizes the necessity of school choice as a tool to empower parents to choose the best educational environment for their children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S352)
action_date: 2022-01-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22nd day of January each year.

Bill: 117-sres-494
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2022-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Commemorative events and holidays
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: 
This resolution supports the recognition of a Day of Tears and encourages memorializing those who have lost their lives to abortion by lowering the U.S. flag to half-staff on January 22 every year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S383)
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in response to the refusal of the People's Republic of China to end its egregious human rights abuses, including genocide, forced labor, and crimes against humanity.

Bill: 117-sres-495
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2022-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
China
Human rights
Olympic games
Political parties and affiliation
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: 
This resolution urges (1) the International Olympic Committee to relocate the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games to another country in response to China's refusal to stop committing genocide and crimes against humanity and to take human rights into account in all decisions, especially in selecting future host countries; and (2) the Chinese Communist Party to immediately cease harassment of tennis star Peng Shuai and ensure her safety and freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: S383-384)
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship.

Bill: 117-sres-496
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2022-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Georgia Bulldogs for a great season and winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship game.

action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Georgia Bulldogs for a great season and winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship game.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S455-456)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S455-456)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S455)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: S384)
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 117-sres-497
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2022-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: 
This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

action_date: 2022-01-20
text: 
This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2022 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S386-387; text: CR S384)
action_date: 2022-01-20
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 S386-387; text: CR S384)
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing January 2022 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 117-sres-498
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2022-01-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes National Mentoring Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating 100 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Baltic States.

Bill: 117-sres-499
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2022-01-31 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
China
Collective security
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Estonia
Europe
Latvia
Lithuania
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-31
text: 
This resolution celebrates 100 years of continuous diplomatic relations between the United States and Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (the Baltic States). 
 
The resolution also commits to providing continued support for the Baltic States through economic and security cooperation, including through the Baltic Security Initiative. 

action_date: 2022-05-24
text: 

 
This resolution celebrates 100 years of continuous diplomatic relations between the United States and Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (the Baltic States). 
 
The resolution also commits to providing continued support for the Baltic States through economic and security cooperation, including through the Baltic Security Initiative.

action_date: 2022-05-26
text: 

 
This resolution celebrates 100 years of continuous diplomatic relations between the United States and Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (the Baltic States). 
 
The resolution also commits to providing continued support for the Baltic States through economic and security cooperation, including through the Baltic Security Initiative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-05-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2022-05-24
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
action_date: 2022-05-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-05-24
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2022-05-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2022-01-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-01-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2022, and ending on February 1, 2022, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Bill: 117-sres-500
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2022-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Human rights
Human trafficking
Intergovernmental relations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2022. 

action_date: 2022-02-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period of January 1-February 1, 2022. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 02/01/2022 CR S445-446)
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: 02/01/2022 CR S445-446)
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527)
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S527)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of January 23 through January 29, 2022, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 117-sres-501
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2022-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
This resolution designates January 23-January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week.

action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
This resolution designates January 23-January 29, 2022, as National School Choice Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456; text: CR S446-447)
action_date: 2022-02-01
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 S456; text: CR S446-447)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging and commemorating the World War II women in the Navy who served in the Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service ("WAVES").

Bill: 117-sres-502
Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
Introduced: 2022-02-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
This resolution honors and commends the women who served in the Navy Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. Additionally, the resolution recognizes that the WAVES opened opportunities for women and contributed vitally to the victory of the United States and Allies in World War II.

action_date: 2022-02-01
text: 
This resolution honors and commends the women who served in the Navy Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II. Additionally, the resolution recognizes that the WAVES opened opportunities for women and contributed vitally to the victory of the United States and Allies in World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456, S461; text: CR S447)
action_date: 2022-02-01
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 S456, S461; text: CR S447)
action_date: 2022-02-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship.

Bill: 117-sres-504
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2022-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Kansas
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: 
This resolution commends the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship.

action_date: 2022-02-03
text: 
This resolution commends the Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens men's basketball team on winning the 2021 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I men's basketball championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527; text: CR S526)
action_date: 2022-02-03
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 S527; text: CR S526)
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the success of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the past 24 Olympic Winter Games and 12 Paralympic Winter Games and supporting the United States Olympic and Paralympic Teams in the 2022 Olympic Winter Games and Paralympic Winter Games.

Bill: 117-sres-505
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2022-02-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: 
This resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them, and it supports such athletes in competing at the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 

action_date: 2022-02-03
text: 
This resolution applauds the athletes and coaches of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams and the families who support them, and it supports such athletes in competing at the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S527; text: CR S526)
action_date: 2022-02-03
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 S527; text: CR S526)
action_date: 2022-02-03
text: Introduced in Senate