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A resolution expressing support for the designation of March 22, 2024, as "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day" and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-sres-611
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Labor standards
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution designates March 22, 2024, as National Inland Waterways Workers Safety Awareness Day. The resolution recognizes the need for deckhands, engineers, masters and mates, shoreside workers, and other employees to remain safe while on the jobsite. It also encourages federal, state, and local authorities; industry groups; and worker groups to observe the day with activities aimed at increasing safety awareness in towing-vessel employment. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2519-2520)
action_date: 2024-03-21
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 S2552; text: CR S2519-2520)
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of maple syrup production to the State of Maine and designating March 24, 2024, as "Maine Maple Sunday".

Bill: 118-sres-612
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services
Forests, forestry, trees
Maine

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution designates March 24, 2024, as Maine Maple Sunday. It also recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the state of Maine.

action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution designates March 24, 2024, as Maine Maple Sunday. It also recognizes the contribution and importance of maple syrup producers and their families in the state of Maine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520)
action_date: 2024-03-21
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 S2552; text: CR S2520)
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 15 through April 19, 2024, as "National Work Zone Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-sres-613
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Commuting
Roads and highways
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution supports designating the week of April 15-19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week and encourages individuals to practice work zone safety.

action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution supports designating the week of April 15-19, 2024, as National Work Zone Awareness Week and encourages individuals to practice work zone safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520)
action_date: 2024-03-21
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 S2552; text: CR S2520)
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Miller.

Bill: 118-sres-614
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Evidence and witnesses
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Lawyers and legal services
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution authorizes the offices of Senator Jacky Rosen and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto to produce documents and testimony in the case of 
United States v. Miller
.

The resolution specifically authorizes Dara Cohen, John Fossum, and Carlos Lara, employees in the office of Senator Rosen, to testify (except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted). 

The resolution also authorizes employees in the office of Senator Cortez Masto from whom relevant evidence may be needed to testify in the case (except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted).

Further, the resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the employees of Senator Rosen's and Senator Cortez Masto's offices in connection with the case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2520-2521)
action_date: 2024-03-21
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 S2552; text: CR S2520-2521)
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 5, 2024, as "Gold Star Wives Day".

Bill: 118-sres-615
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 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: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution designates April 5, 2024, as Gold Star Wives Day. The resolution also recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.

action_date: 2024-03-21
text:  

This resolution designates April 5, 2024, as Gold Star Wives Day. The resolution also recognizes the contributions of the members of the Gold Star Wives of America, Inc., and their dedication to the members and veterans of the Armed Forces.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2552; text: CR S2521)
action_date: 2024-03-21
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 S2552; text: CR S2521)
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-sres-616
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: 
This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, urges the Department of State to continue prioritizing his well-being and release, and calls for the release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan. The resolution also condemns Azerbaijan's practice of wrongful detention and suppression of academic freedom. Dr. Ibadoghlu is an economist and academic who was arrested in Azerbaijan in July 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and take necessary steps to eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas.

Bill: 118-sres-617
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: 
This resolution states that (1) Israel has the inherent right to defend itself and eradicate the terrorist threat posed by Hamas, and (2) any calls by U.S. government officials for elections in Israel is an act of electoral interference. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month" and expressing the sense of the Senate that Congress should raise awareness of the harm caused by international parental child abduction.

Bill: 118-sres-618
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: 
This resolution states that the Senate recognizes and observes Countering International Parental Child Abduction Month in April 2024. It also urges the United States to continue to lead in raising awareness about the devastating impact of international parental child abduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 65th anniversary of the uprising of the people of Tibet in defense of freedom.

Bill: 118-sres-619
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: 
This resolution states that the Senate stands with the Tibetan people and the Dalai Lama in their defense of their freedom and national identity.

The resolution also (1) condemns the Chinese Communist Party for its repression of the Tibetan people; (2) calls on the President to ensure that the voice, vote, and diplomatic capital of the United States are used to counter China's repression; and (3) calls on the Department of State to designate a non-concurrent appointment to the position of Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023.

Bill: 118-sres-620
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: 
This resolution calls on the United States to insist that the United Nations Security Council open an investigation into the sexual violence and sexual torture committed during and after the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. The resolution demands that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated such acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 24th, 2024, as "National Women of Color in Tech Day".

Bill: 118-sres-621
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: 
This resolution designates March 24, 2024, as National Women of Color in Tech Day to celebrate the contribution to the field of technology made by women of color.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for the issuance of a summons, providing for the appointment of a committee to receive and to report evidence, and establishing related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas.

Bill: 118-sres-622
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

Bill: 118-sres-623
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide for related procedures concerning the articles of impeachment against Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security.

Bill: 118-sres-624
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2024-03-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2024-03-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as "National Poison Prevention Week" and encouraging communities across the United States to raise awareness of the dangers of poisoning and promote poison prevention.

Bill: 118-sres-625
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2024-03-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency communications systems
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes the week of March 17 through March 23, 2024, as National Poison Prevention Week and thanks those who operate or support poison control centers in local communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2618; text: CR S2606)
action_date: 2024-03-23
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 S2618; text: CR S2606)
action_date: 2024-03-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-626
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2024-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: 
This resolution welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the United States. 

The resolution also (1) reaffirms the strong and long-standing partnership between the governments of the United States and Japan, (2) supports efforts to build a more capable and modernized alliance to address regional and global security challenges, and (3) reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the defense of Japan under Article V of the U.S.-Japan Security Treaty. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the sixth anniversary of her passing.

Bill: 118-sres-627
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative, a call to action to communities across the country to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTIQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.

Bill: 118-sres-628
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2024-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the arbitrary arrest of United States citizens by the Government of the Russian Federation and calling for the immediate and unconditional release of such citizens.

Bill: 118-sres-629
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2024-04-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: 
This resolution condemns the arrest and detention of U.S. citizens Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, Alsu Kurmasheva, Marc Fogel, and Ksenia Khavana, and U.S. permanent resident Vladimir Kara-Murza by the government of Russia and calls for their immediate and unconditional release.

The resolution also condemns Russia's persecution, arrest, and imprisonment of ordinary Russian citizens and human rights defenders who call for the end of the war in Ukraine and demand freedom.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-04-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and recognizing its 75 years of accomplishments.

Bill: 118-sres-630
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2024-04-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-09
text: 
This resolution lauds NATO for its 75-year maintenance of the alliance and recognizes its foundational contributions to maintaining the safety, security, and democratic systems of its members.

The resolution also (1) recognizes the key role NATO has played in enabling the most peaceful and prosperous period in history for the North Atlantic area, (2) calls on NATO member states to immediately meet their pledges and raise their defense spending levels above the target of two percent of their gross domestic product, and (3) welcomes the recent additions of Finland and Sweden to the alliance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-04-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2024 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Bill: 118-sres-631
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2024-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 2024 as the Month of the Military Child and urges the observation of the month with appropriate activities that show appreciation for military children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S2710)
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 118-sres-632
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2024-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Public Health Week and recognizes the role of public health in preventing infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2710-2711)
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Bill: 118-sres-633
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2711-2712)
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the cultural and educational contributions of the Youth America Grand Prix throughout its 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-634
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2024-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Child care and development
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: 
This resolution commends the Youth America Grand Prix for over 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.

The resolution also recognizes that the Youth America Grand Prix’s education, outreach, scholarship, and performance opportunities for young dancers help support and develop dance artists in the United States and abroad.

action_date: 2024-04-10
text: 
This resolution commends the Youth America Grand Prix for over 25 years of service as the national youth dance competition of the United States.

The resolution also recognizes that the Youth America Grand Prix’s education, outreach, scholarship, and performance opportunities for young dancers help support and develop dance artists in the United States and abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2703; text: CR S2712)
action_date: 2024-04-10
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 S2703; text: CR S2712)
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2024 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-sres-635
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2024-04-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April 2024 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2024-04-10
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April 2024 as National Asbestos Awareness Week.

It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2703; text: CR S2712)
action_date: 2024-04-10
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 S2703; text: CR S2712)
action_date: 2024-04-10
text: Introduced in Senate