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A resolution recognizing the work of Federal law enforcement agencies, condemning calls to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejecting partisan attempts to degrade public trust in law enforcement agencies.

Bill: 118-sres-165
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes the work of federal law enforcement agencies, condemns calls to defund the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejects partisan attempts to degrade public trust in federal law enforcement agencies for attempted political or legal benefit.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1304)
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security.

Bill: 118-sres-166
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Department of Defense

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution acknowledges members of the Coast Guard for providing maritime border security and congratulates them on their service.

action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This resolution acknowledges members of the Coast Guard for providing maritime border security and congratulates them on their service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3584-3585; text: CR S3584-3585)
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1304-1305)
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 30th anniversary of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Bill: 118-sres-167
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution congratulates those responsible for the creation of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, condemns antisemitism, supports educational and community-based programs that counter antisemitism and hate, and designates April 26, 2023, as United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Day.

action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution congratulates those responsible for the creation of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, condemns antisemitism, supports educational and community-based programs that counter antisemitism and hate, and designates April 26, 2023, as United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1286; text: CR S1305)
action_date: 2023-04-20
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 S1286; text: CR S1305)
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the Bay of Pigs operation and remembering the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506).

Bill: 118-sres-168
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution pays tribute to the members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) who participated in the Bay of Pigs operation, and it calls on the United States to support policies that promote respect for democratic principles, civil liberties, freedom, and justice in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1305-1306)
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out the duties of his office.

Bill: 118-sres-169
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas does not have the confidence of the Senate or of the American people to faithfully carry out his duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1306-1307)
action_date: 2023-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

Bill: 118-sres-170
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution supports World Malaria Day, recognizes the importance of reducing malaria in sub-Saharan Africa and globally, and commends progress in doing so.
 
The resolution welcomes public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria surveillance, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention, and supports continued U.S. leadership in working with countries to respond to this illness. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1348)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers women's basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Championship.

Bill: 118-sres-171
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1348-1349)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on Ukrainian victory.

Bill: 118-sres-172
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution affirms that it is U.S. policy to see Ukraine prevail against the Russian invasion and restored to its internationally recognized 1991 borders. The resolution also states that the peace brought by Ukraine's victory must be secured by integrating Ukraine into NATO and other Euroatlantic institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1349)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

Bill: 118-sres-173
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aging
Agricultural conservation and pollution
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Atmospheric science and weather
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competition and antitrust
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Disability and paralysis
Disaster relief and insurance
Ecology
Economic development
Electric power generation and transmission
Employee hiring
Employee leave
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Environmental technology
Federal-Indian relations
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Forests, forestry, trees
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing supply and affordability
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Industrial facilities
Infrastructure development
International organizations and cooperation
Labor-management relations
Land use and conservation
Manufacturing
Natural disasters
Outdoor recreation
Property rights
Public contracts and procurement
Racial and ethnic relations
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Rural conditions and development
Scientific communication
Technology transfer and commercialization
Transportation programs funding
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Women's rights
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: 
This resolution calls for the creation of a Green New Deal with the goals of
 
 
achieving greenhouse gas and toxic emissions reductions needed to stay under 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming; 
 
establishing millions of high-wage union jobs and ensuring economic security for all; 
 
investing in infrastructure and industry;
 
securing clean air and water, climate and community resiliency, healthy food, access to nature, and a sustainable environment for all; and 
 
promoting justice and equality. 
 
 
The resolution calls for accomplishment of these goals through a 10-year national mobilization effort. The resolution also enumerates the goals and projects of the mobilization effort, including
 
 
building smart power grids (i.e., power grids that enable customers to reduce their power use during peak demand periods); 
 
upgrading all existing buildings and constructing new buildings to achieve maximum energy and water efficiency; 
 
removing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation and agricultural sectors; 
 
cleaning up existing hazardous waste and abandoned sites;
 
ensuring businesspersons are free from unfair competition; and
 
providing higher education, high-quality health care, and affordable, safe, and adequate housing to all. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1349-1350)
action_date: 2023-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Republic of Korea on October 1, 1953.

Bill: 118-sres-175
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
International law and treaties
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and South Korea. Affirming the importance of the U.S.-South Korean alliance as the linchpin to safeguarding peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean peninsula, the resolution welcomes President Yoon Suk Yeol to the United States. It also supports ongoing defense and security ties, calls for continued promotion of human rights, and encourages close cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and South Korea. Affirming the importance of the U.S.-South Korean alliance as the linchpin to safeguarding peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean peninsula, the resolution welcomes President Yoon Suk Yeol to the United States. It also supports ongoing defense and security ties, calls for continued promotion of human rights, and encourages close cooperation between the United States, South Korea, and Japan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1370; text: CR S1391-1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1370; text: CR S1391-1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of April 2023 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Bill: 118-sres-176
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 2023 as the Month of the Military Child and urges the observation of the month with appropriate activities that show appreciation for military children.

action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 2023 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: 2023-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Powell.

Bill: 118-sres-177
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
District of Columbia
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of 
United States v. Powell
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.

action_date: 2023-04-26
text: This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of 
United States v. Powell
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelly.

Bill: 118-sres-178
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2023-04-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
District of Columbia
Evidence and witnesses
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of 
United States v. Kelly
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.

action_date: 2023-04-26
text: 
This resolution authorizes (1) Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, to provide relevant testimony in the case of 
United States v. Kelly
, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of his office in connection with this case.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1377; text: CR S1392)
action_date: 2023-04-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the wrongful detainment of United States citizens and residents by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-sres-179
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia's wrongful detention of U.S. citizens and residents and demands their immediate release. 
 
The resolution also
 
 
calls on the United States to designate Vladimir Kara-Murza as wrongfully detained under U.S. law; 
 
demands that Russian leadership be held accountable for their inhumane and unjust actions against their own citizens; and 
 
calls on the United States to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1422)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 30, 2023, as "National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-sres-180
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1422-1423)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 24 through April 28, 2023, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week".

Bill: 118-sres-181
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education of the disadvantaged
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Mental health
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 24-April 28, 2023, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.

action_date: 2023-05-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of April 24-April 28, 2023, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1539; text: 4/27/2023 CR S1423)
action_date: 2023-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1539; text: 4/27/2023 CR S1423)
action_date: 2023-05-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-05-04
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 118-sres-182
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 to find the location of underground utility lines before digging.

action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Safe Digging Month and encourages all homeowners and excavators to call 811 to find the location of underground utility lines before digging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1426-1427; text: CR S1423-1424)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1426-1427; text: CR S1423-1424)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 151st anniversary of Arbor Day.

Bill: 118-sres-183
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Forests, forestry, trees

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes April 28, 2023, as National Arbor Day and encourages the people of the United States to participate in National Arbor Day activities.

action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes April 28, 2023, as National Arbor Day and encourages the people of the United States to participate in National Arbor Day activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1426-1427; text: CR S1424)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1426-1427; text: CR S1424)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Parkinson's Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-sres-184
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Parkinson's Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1424)
action_date: 2023-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate