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A resolution recognizing women's collegiate athletics and the record-setting Volleyball Day in Nebraska event on August 30, 2023.

Bill: 118-sres-428
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Nebraska
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Nebraska for Volleyball Day, which set a new world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event.

action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Nebraska for Volleyball Day, which set a new world record for attendance at a women’s sporting event.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5171-5172; text: CR S5193)
action_date: 2023-10-25
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 S5171-5172; text: CR S5193)
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Bill: 118-sres-429
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution expresses that the International Atomic Energy Agency plays an indispensable role in strengthening nuclear security and safety around the globe.
 
The resolution also reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5193)
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 20, 2023, as "National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-sres-430
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution designates October 20, 2023, as National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day.

action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution designates October 20, 2023, as National Early Childhood Literacy Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5177; text: CR S5193-5194)
action_date: 2023-10-25
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 S5177; text: CR S5193-5194)
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as "National Women's Small Business Month".

Bill: 118-sres-431
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes October 2023 as National Women's Small Business Month, honoring the role of women small business owners and entrepreneurs and encouraging the support and creation of women-owned small businesses.

action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes October 2023 as National Women's Small Business Month, honoring the role of women small business owners and entrepreneurs and encouraging the support and creation of women-owned small businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5177; text: CR S5194)
action_date: 2023-10-25
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 S5177; text: CR S5194)
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the fifth commemoration of the antisemitic attack that occurred on October 27, 2018, at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Bill: 118-sres-432
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-10-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
First responders and emergency personnel
Hate crimes
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Lawyers and legal services
Pennsylvania
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution honors the memory of the victims who were killed in the anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018. The resolution also condemns rising anti-Semitism.

action_date: 2023-10-25
text: 
This resolution honors the memory of the victims who were killed in the anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018. The resolution also condemns rising anti-Semitism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5177; text: CR S5194)
action_date: 2023-10-25
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 S5177; text: CR S5194)
action_date: 2023-10-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge.

Bill: 118-sres-433
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Introduced: 2023-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge and recognizes the importance of this protected land to biodiversity and fragile ecosystems in Vermont and the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S5216-5217)
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine.

Bill: 118-sres-434
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Introduced: 2023-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 200th anniversary of the promulgation of the Monroe Doctrine. Specifically, it reasserts the rights and interests of the United States, in accordance with the Monroe Doctrine, to oppose foreign powers extending malign influence in the Western Hemisphere. The resolution also recognizes the principles of freedom and independence in the Western Hemisphere enshrined in the Monroe Doctrine.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5217)
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".

Bill: 118-sres-435
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2023-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes National Veterans Small Business Week.

action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes National Veterans Small Business Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5217)
action_date: 2023-10-26
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 S5219; text: CR S5217)
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2023, to October 31, 2023, as "BatWeek".

Bill: 118-sres-436
Sponsor: Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]
Introduced: 2023-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of BatWeek and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.

action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of BatWeek and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5217-5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
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 S5219; text: CR S5217-5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning antisemitism at institutions of higher education in the United States and encouraging college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism.

Bill: 118-sres-437
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Hate crimes
Higher education
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States.
 
The resolution also
 
 
encourages higher education leaders (e.g., presidents, deans, and administrators) to publicly condemn speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and
 
encourages institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and personal aspirations without fear.
 

action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution strongly condemns any instances of antisemitism occurring at colleges and universities in the United States.
 
The resolution also
 
 
encourages higher education leaders (e.g., presidents, deans, and administrators) to publicly condemn speech that incites or celebrates violence against any people based on religious beliefs, national origin, or ancestry; and
 
encourages institutions of higher education to engage with Jewish student organizations and ensure that Jewish students, faculty, and staff can pursue their academic and personal aspirations without fear.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
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 S5219; text: CR S5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year's US Open Tennis Championships.

Bill: 118-sres-438
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2023-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution congratulates Coco Gauff for winning the 2023 U.S. Open Tennis Championships women's singles title.

action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution congratulates Coco Gauff for winning the 2023 U.S. Open Tennis Championships women's singles title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
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 S5219; text: CR S5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting afterschool programs and Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 26, 2023.

Bill: 118-sres-439
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-10-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 26, 2023.

action_date: 2023-10-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs held on October 26, 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5219; text: CR S5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
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 S5219; text: CR S5218)
action_date: 2023-10-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Youth Justice Action Month".

Bill: 118-sres-440
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-10-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Youth Justice Action Month. It also acknowledges that the collateral consequences normally applied in the adult criminal justice system should not automatically apply to youth who are arrested for crimes before the age of 18.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5231-5232)
action_date: 2023-10-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-sres-441
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2023-10-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-30
text:  

This resolution designates October 2023 as National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5232)
action_date: 2023-10-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Country Music Month".

Bill: 118-sres-442
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Music
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: 
This resolution designates October 2023 as National Country Music Month.

action_date: 2023-10-31
text: 
This resolution designates October 2023 as National Country Music Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5262; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2023-10-31
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 S5262; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Farm to School Month".

Bill: 118-sres-443
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2023-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: 
This resolution designates October 2023 as National Farm to School Month and recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs. This resolution also (1) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (2) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.

action_date: 2023-10-31
text: 
This resolution designates October 2023 as National Farm to School Month and recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs. This resolution also (1) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (2) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5262; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2023-10-31
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 S5262; text: CR S5259)
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution providing for the en bloc consideration of military nominations.

Bill: 118-sres-444
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-10-31 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Military personnel and dependents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: 
This resolution provides for the Senate majority leader, during the 118th Congress, to initiate en bloc consideration of military nominations, not including nominations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff or a commander of a combatant command. Currently, en bloc consideration of military nominations may be initiated only with unanimous consent.

action_date: 2023-11-14
text: 

 
This resolution provides for the Senate majority leader, during the 118th Congress, to initiate en bloc consideration of military nominations, not including nominations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff or a commander of a combatant command. Currently, en bloc consideration of military nominations may be initiated only with unanimous consent. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 247.
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Klobuchar without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Klobuchar without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5259-5260)
action_date: 2023-10-31
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the economic relationship between the United States and Israel and affirming that trade facilitated by the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement is a tool to support the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.

Bill: 118-sres-445
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Free trade and trade barriers
Israel
Middle East
Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text:  

This resolution recognizes that the economic relationship between the United States and Israel is strong and has benefitted both countries and the peoples of both countries. It also expresses support for the people of Israel and the economy of Israel in the face of Hamas' attacks against Israel.
 
Additionally, the resolution affirms that (1) the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement set the stage for robust growth in trade and investment between the United States and Israel, and (2) the agreement can serve as a tool for supporting the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas.

 
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the economic relationship between the United States and Israel is strong and has benefitted both countries and the peoples of both countries. It also expresses support for the people of Israel and the economy of Israel in the face of Hamas' attacks against Israel.

Additionally, the resolution affirms that (1) the United States-Israel Free Trade Agreement set the stage for robust growth in trade and investment between the United States and Israel, and (2) the agreement can serve as a tool for supporting the economy of Israel during the conflict with Hamas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5803; text: 11/02/2023 CR S5342)
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5803; text: 11/02/2023 CR S5342)
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-12-06
text: Senate Committee on Finance discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution prohibiting Senators charged with certain criminal offenses from receiving classified information, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-sres-446
Sponsor: Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 
This resolution prohibits Senators charged with crimes of unlawful disclosure of classified information, acting as a foreign agent, or compromising U.S. national security from receiving classified information. Specifically, such Senators may not

receive any classified information, including information provided to their personal office, to a congressional committee, or through a briefing of Senators;

serve on congressional committees;

submit a congressionally directed spending request for legislation; or

obligate official funds for international travel.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate