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A resolution honoring the Thai-American garment workers who opened the country's eyes to sweatshop conditions in the United States and, against all odds, expanded rights for immigrant workers and survivors of human trafficking while holding corporations responsible for the conditions in which their clothes are made.

Bill: 118-sres-346
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2023-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: 
This resolution honors the Thai garment workers who were freed from the El Monte, California, sweatshop in 1995 and the many legal, cultural, and policy changes that resulted from the sweatshop case. The resolution also recognizes the individuals who continue to fight against exploitative working conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4556-4557)
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 118-sres-347
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Higher education
Minority education
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 

action_date: 2023-09-18
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on September 11, 2023, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4564-4565; text: CR S4557)
action_date: 2023-09-18
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 S4564-4565; text: CR S4557)
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Week".

Bill: 118-sres-348
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2023-09-18 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: 2023-09-18
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.

action_date: 2023-09-18
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 24 through September 30, 2023, as Gold Star Families Remembrance Week and recognizes the sacrifices made by veterans' families and the families of members of the Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4565; text: CR S4557)
action_date: 2023-09-18
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 S4565; text: CR S4557)
action_date: 2023-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2023, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of American families that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

Bill: 118-sres-349
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Stillbirth Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4598)
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill: 118-sres-350
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: 
This resolution 
 
designates September 2023 as National Voting Rights Month, 
 
encourages people to uphold the right to vote,
 
encourages Congress to pass certain voting rights legislation, 
 
recommends the development of a curriculum in public schools and universities regarding voting, 
 
expresses appreciation for the U.S. Postal Service having issued a special Representative John R. Lewis stamp, and 
 
invites Congress to allocate funds for public service announcements regarding elections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4598-4599)
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2023, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 118-sres-351
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2023-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates September 25, 2023, as National Lobster Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2023-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates September 25, 2023, as National Lobster Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4607; text: CR S4599)
action_date: 2023-09-19
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 S4607; text: CR S4599)
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2023 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-sres-352
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2023-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates September 2023 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

action_date: 2023-09-19
text: 
This resolution designates September 2023 as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4607; text: CR S4599)
action_date: 2023-09-19
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 S4607; text: CR S4599)
action_date: 2023-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 16 through September 23, 2023, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 118-sres-353
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.

action_date: 2023-09-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4635; text: CR S4632)
action_date: 2023-09-20
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 S4635; text: CR S4632)
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Louisiana State University baseball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.

Bill: 118-sres-354
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2023-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Louisiana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.

action_date: 2023-09-20
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I College World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4635; text: CR S4632-4633)
action_date: 2023-09-20
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 S4635; text: CR S4632-4633)
action_date: 2023-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and affirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.

Bill: 118-sres-355
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that access to reliable and clean drinking water is critically important to the health and welfare of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. Further, the resolution calls upon the federal government to ensure water access for tribal members and communities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text: CR S4658-4659)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 24, 2023, as "Rail Safety Week" in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce highway-rail grade crossing and trespasser-related incidents, fatalities, and injuries, reduce derailments, improve the safe transportation of hazardous materials by rail, and prevent rail worker fatalities.

Bill: 118-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week. The resolution also expresses support for (1) the communities impacted by the February 3, 2023, Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; and (2) the actions of first responders who combat releases of hazardous materials across the United States, including the firefighters who responded to the derailment in Ohio.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4659-4660)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the formation of the Alliance for Development in Democracy and urging the United States to pursue deeper ties with its member countries.

Bill: 118-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Economic development
Ecuador
Panama
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador for being members of the Alliance for Development in Democracy. (The Dominican Republic, Panama, and Costa Rica created and later Ecuador joined the Alliance for Development in Democracy as an initiative to strengthen democracy and economic growth through common ties.) It also calls on the President to pursue greater engagement and to deepen regional integration with these countries.
 

action_date: 2024-05-07
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Dominican Republic, Panama, Costa Rica, and Ecuador for being members of the Alliance for Development in Democracy. (The Dominican Republic, Panama, and Costa Rica created and later Ecuador joined the Alliance for Development in Democracy as an initiative to strengthen democracy and economic growth through common ties.) It also calls on the President to pursue greater engagement and to deepen regional integration with these countries.

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-05-07
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 377.
action_date: 2024-05-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-05-07
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2024-04-16
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4660)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 17 through 23, 2023, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 118-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4665; text: CR S4660-4661)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4665; text: CR S4660-4661)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.

Bill: 118-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.

action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4665-4666; text: CR S4661)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4665-4666; text: CR S4661)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Hazing Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
School administration
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: 
This resolution designates September 25-September 29, 2023, as National Hazing Awareness Week.

action_date: 2023-09-28
text: 
This resolution designates September 25-September 29, 2023, as National Hazing Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4748; text: 9/21/2023 CR S4661-4662)
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4748; text: 9/21/2023 CR S4661-4662)
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-09-28
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4661-4662)
action_date: 2023-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 on the lives of individuals with disabilities and calling for further action to advance access, opportunity, and equity for individuals with disabilities.

Bill: 118-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 in advancing access, opportunity, and equity for individuals with disabilities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4682-4683)
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the constitutional right of State Governors to repel the dangerous ongoing invasion across the United States southern border.

Bill: 118-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that citizens in all 50 states have been endangered by President Biden's border policies. The resolution finds that violent activity and significant numbers of border crossings constitute invasion under the U.S. Constitution and expresses that state governors possess the authority to repel such invasion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4683-4684)
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting continued United States and Taiwan cooperation in education.

Bill: 118-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution supports the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative, an educational exchange program between the United States and Taiwan. The resolution also encourages U.S. educational institutions to partner with Taiwan for Mandarin instruction and teacher exchange programs.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4684)
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Shutdown Accountability Resolution

Bill: 118-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 

Shutdown Accountability Resolution

This resolution sets forth specified Senate proceedings with respect to a full or partial federal government shutdown. It prescribes requirements for Senate adjournments and recesses during the shutdown.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4684-4685)
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the 50th anniversary of the National Cemetery Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 118-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes the National Cemetery Administration on its 50th anniversary and commends the individuals who work for the administration.

action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution recognizes the National Cemetery Administration on its 50th anniversary and commends the individuals who work for the administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4676; text: CR S4685)
action_date: 2023-09-26
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 S4676; text: CR S4685)
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2023 as "School Bus Safety Month".

Bill: 118-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2023-09-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution designates September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month.

action_date: 2023-09-26
text: 
This resolution designates September 2023 as School Bus Safety Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4676; text: CR S4685-4686)
action_date: 2023-09-26
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 S4676; text: CR S4685-4686)
action_date: 2023-09-26
text: Introduced in Senate