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A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2023, as "Beirut Veterans Remembrance Day" to remember the tragic terrorist bombing of the Marine Corps headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1983.

Bill: 118-sres-447
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Lebanon
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 23, 2023, as Beirut Veterans Remembrance Day to honor members of the Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.

action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 23, 2023, as Beirut Veterans Remembrance Day to honor members of the Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5336; text: CR S5342)
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Bill: 118-sres-448
Sponsor: Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5336; text: CR S5342-5343)
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2023.

Bill: 118-sres-449
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-11-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2023, which promotes a commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles. It also encourages participation in drug prevention activities and the development of drug-free communities.

action_date: 2023-11-02
text: 

 
This resolution expresses support for Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2023, which promotes a commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles. It also encourages participation in drug prevention activities and the development of drug-free communities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5336; text: CR S5343-5344)
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2023-11-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

Bill: 118-sres-450
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-11-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that paraprofessionals and education support staff should receive a living wage, have access to affordable health care and health care benefits, and have access to other specified employment benefits and working conditions.

Additionally, in recognition of the importance of collective bargaining in maintaining good working conditions, employers of paraprofessionals and education support staff should engage in good faith negotiations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5361-5362)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution permitting the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 118-sres-451
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-11-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 
This resolution authorizes a Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee to (1) collect nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for certain charitable purposes during the holiday season from another Senator, Senate officer, or Senate employee within a Senate building or office; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization to deliver such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program of the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-452
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2023-11-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Mining
Nuclear weapons
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 
This resolution designates October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and on-site participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests.

action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 
This resolution designates October 30, 2023, as a national day of remembrance for the workers of the nuclear weapons program, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, plutonium processors, and on-site participants at atmospheric nuclear weapons tests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366; text: CR S5362-5363)
action_date: 2023-11-06
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 S5366; text: CR S5362-5363)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Texas Christian University.

Bill: 118-sres-453
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-11-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Higher education
Religion
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of Texas Christian University.

action_date: 2023-12-14
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of Texas Christian University.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: 11/07/2023 CR S5404)
action_date: 2023-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6011; text: 11/07/2023 CR S5404)
action_date: 2023-12-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-12-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-11-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 8, 2023, as "National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day" and celebrating the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in education and the workforce in the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-454
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: 
This resolution designates November 8, 2023, as National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Day and celebrates the importance of STEM.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5429)
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, the 30th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange, and the 20th anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study.

Bill: 118-sres-455
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 40 th anniversary of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, the 30 th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange, and the 20 th anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study. 
 
The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange, between the United States and Germany, offers opportunities to study and/or work abroad for high school
 
students, recent high school graduates with a vocational interest, and young professionals. The Future Leaders Exchange provides scholarships for high school students from Europe and Eurasia to spend an academic year in the United States, living with a family and attending an American high school. The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study offers opportunities for high school students from countries with significant Muslim populations to study in the United States and for U.S. high school students to study in a number of those countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5430)
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 2023 as "National College Application Month".

Bill: 118-sres-456
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: 
This resolution designates November 2023 as National College Application Month.

action_date: 2023-11-08
text: 
This resolution designates November 2023 as National College Application Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5432; text: CR S5430-5431)
action_date: 2023-11-08
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 S5432; text: CR S5430-5431)
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the distinguished service of Captain Samuel Farmer of the United States Marine Corps and the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

Bill: 118-sres-457
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Introduced: 2023-11-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude to Captain Samuel Farmer and recognizes his sacrifices and the sacrifices of the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment in Kabul, Afghanistan.

action_date: 2023-11-08
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude to Captain Samuel Farmer and recognizes his sacrifices and the sacrifices of the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon, Company G, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment in Kabul, Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5432; text: CR S5431)
action_date: 2023-11-08
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 S5432; text: CR S5431)
action_date: 2023-11-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution denouncing efforts by the People's Republic of China to exert malign influence in Latin America.

Bill: 118-sres-458
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 
This resolution notes the importance of U.S. trade agreements with bilateral partners in Latin America and regional engagement through international fora to counter Chinese involvement in economic, political, and security issues in the Western Hemisphere. It also urges additional U.S. investment in and foreign assistance to Latin America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5461)
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritages and cultures of Native Americans and the contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-459
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-11-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Indian social and development programs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.

action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 
This resolution recognizes November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month and the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5463-5464; text: CR S5462)
action_date: 2023-11-09
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 S5463-5464; text: CR S5462)
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the United States dollar as the reserve currency of the world and combating the economic influence of the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 118-sres-460
Sponsor: Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
Introduced: 2023-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-13
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States must

take steps to protect the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency and maintain its position as a key player in the global financial system,

monitor and counter China's efforts to undermine the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency,

strengthen its economic ties with critical regions in order to provide an alternative to Chinese capital, and

work with allies to promote economic policies that ensure growth and stability across developing countries.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5479)
action_date: 2023-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Texas Rangers for winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.

Bill: 118-sres-461
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Introduced: 2023-11-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-13
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.

action_date: 2023-11-13
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Texas Rangers on winning the 2023 Major League Baseball World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5480; text: CR S5479-5480)
action_date: 2023-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5480; text: CR S5479-5480)
action_date: 2023-11-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution emphasizing the urgency of responding to attacks in Israel and the greater region from the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-sres-462
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2023-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: 
This resolution supports the President's efforts to deter Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Hamas, and other Iranian proxies from expanding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The resolution also recognizes Israel's right to self-defense and encourages the President to work to secure the safe release and return of all hostages held by Hamas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5510)
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life.

Bill: 118-sres-463
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2023-11-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes Operation Green Light for Veterans and commends the National Association of Counties and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers for supporting veterans and raising awareness about resources for veterans. The resolution also encourages all counties to participate and raise awareness for Operation Green Light for Veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S5510-5511)
action_date: 2023-11-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.

Bill: 118-sres-464
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Hate crimes
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-12-04
text: Star Print ordered on resolution.
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5550)
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 20, 2023, through December 20, 2023, as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-sres-465
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of November 20-December 20, 2023, as National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5550-5551)
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Bill: 118-sres-466
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: 
This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5551-5552)
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the first commemoration of the anti-LGBTQ+ attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Bill: 118-sres-467
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2023-11-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: 
This resolution recognizes the one-year remembrance of the attack that occurred on November 19-20, 2022, at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ bar in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5552-5553)
action_date: 2023-11-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 26, 2023, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 118-sres-468
Sponsor: Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]
Introduced: 2023-11-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Commuting
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2023-11-16
text: 
This resolution designates November 26, 2023, as Drive Safer Sunday and encourages the people of the United States to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety.

action_date: 2023-11-16
text: 
This resolution designates November 26, 2023, as Drive Safer Sunday and encourages the people of the United States to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5558; text: CR S5553)
action_date: 2023-11-16
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 S5558; text: CR S5553)
action_date: 2023-11-16
text: Introduced in Senate