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A resolution honoring the life of Steven D. Symms, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.

Bill: 118-sres-813
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2024-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Idaho
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: 
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate upon the announcement of the death of Steven D. Symms, former Senator for the state of Idaho.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6036-6037; text: CR S6023)
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Literacy Month".

Bill: 118-sres-814
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2024-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: 
This resolution designates September 2024 as National Literacy Month.

action_date: 2024-09-12
text: 
This resolution designates September 2024 as National Literacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6037; text: CR S6023)
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on September 9, 2024, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 118-sres-815
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2024-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Minority education
Minority employment

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

action_date: 2024-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6109; text: 9/12/2024 CR S6023-6024)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6109)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of persistent and escalating aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

Bill: 118-sres-816
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Introduced: 2024-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6024)
action_date: 2024-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 8, 2024, as "National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week".

Bill: 118-sres-817
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2024-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 8, 2024, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.

action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 8, 2024, as National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6068; text: CR S6054)
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.

Bill: 118-sres-818
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2024-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution honors the achievements of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill or the GI Bill of Rights).

action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution honors the achievements of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill or the GI Bill of Rights).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6068; text: CR S6054-6055)
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 118-sres-819
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2024-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution designates September 25, 2024, 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: 2024-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6068; text: CR S6055)
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 21 through September 28, 2024, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 118-sres-820
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2024-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Land use and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.

action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6068; text: CR S6055-6056)
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 15 through 21, 2024, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".

Bill: 118-sres-821
Sponsor: Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]
Introduced: 2024-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6068; text: CR S6056)
action_date: 2024-09-16
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 S6068; text: CR S6056)
action_date: 2024-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2024 as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill: 118-sres-822
Sponsor: Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
Introduced: 2024-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: 
This resolution

designates September 2024 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: 2024-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6100-6101)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-823
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2024-09-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15, 2024; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6109; text: CR S6101)
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing September 20, 2024, as "National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day".

Bill: 118-sres-824
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2024-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes September 20, 2024, as National LGBTQ+ Veterans Day and celebrates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer servicemembers and veterans who have served in the Armed Forces.

Additionally, the resolution (1) regrets the harm done to such servicemembers and veterans under policies that discriminate based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and (2) urges the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to ensure transgender veterans and servicemembers and their families have access to a full range of health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6147-6148)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and both disabled and nondisabled men.

Bill: 118-sres-825
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2024-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6148-6149)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 16 through September 20, 2024, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-sres-826
Sponsor: Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]
Introduced: 2024-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Malnutrition Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S6149)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 15 through September 21, 2024, as "National Truck Driver Appreciation Week".

Bill: 118-sres-827
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2024-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 
This resolution thanks the professional truck drivers of the United States and promotes the profession of truck driving by encouraging the public to recognize National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S6149)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.

Bill: 118-sres-828
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2024-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that every individual has the right to emergency health care, including abortion care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6150)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 8, 2024, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

Bill: 118-sres-829
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2024-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 
This resolution designates October 8, 2024, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

action_date: 2024-09-18
text: 
This resolution designates October 8, 2024, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6184; text: CR S6150)
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of Purdue University Engineering.

Bill: 118-sres-830
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Indiana
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 150th anniversary of Purdue University's engineering program.

action_date: 2024-09-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 150th anniversary of Purdue University's engineering program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6203-6204; text: CR S6222)
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the inclusion of the women of Sudan in United States efforts to end the conflict in Sudan.

Bill: 118-sres-831
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2024-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6223-6224)
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2024, as "National Stillbirth Prevention Day", recognizing tens of thousands of families in the United States that have endured a stillbirth, and seizing the opportunity to keep other families from experiencing the same tragedy.

Bill: 118-sres-832
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2024-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Stillbirth Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6224)
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution countering disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in Latin America and the Caribbean, and calling for multi-stakeholder efforts to address the significant detrimental effects that the rise in disinformation, propaganda, and misinformation in regional information environments has on democratic governance, human rights, and United States national interests.

Bill: 118-sres-833
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2024-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6224-6225)
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the Republic of the Philippines' claim over Second Thomas Shoal and supporting the Filipino people in their efforts to combat aggression by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

Bill: 118-sres-834
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6226)
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the "Quad") and welcoming the upcoming Quad Leaders Summit.

Bill: 118-sres-835
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2024-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6226-6227)
action_date: 2024-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Restaurant Week and the contributions of Hispanic restaurant owners and employees to the restaurant industry.

Bill: 118-sres-836
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2024-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Minority and disadvantaged businesses

Summary:
action_date: 2024-12-10
text: 
This resolution celebrates Hispanic Restaurant Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6936; text: 9/23/2024 CR S6334)
action_date: 2024-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.

Bill: 118-sres-837
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2024-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: 
This resolution informs and certifies to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia that Dr. Ralph de la Torres, Chairman and CEO of Steward Health Care Systems LLC, failed to comply with a subpoena issued by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6405-6407; text: 09/23/2024 CR S6334)
action_date: 2024-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Sanders with a preamble. With written report No. 118-230.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Sanders with a preamble. With written report No. 118-230.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of November 17, 2024, as "National Warrior Call Day" and recognizing the importance of connecting warriors in the United States to support structures necessary to transition from the battlefield, especially peer-to-peer connection.

Bill: 118-sres-838
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2024-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of November 17, 2024, as National Warrior Call Day and encourages individuals to engage with warriors (i.e., members of the Armed Forces and veterans) to connect and provide support.

action_date: 2024-09-23
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of November 17, 2024, as National Warrior Call Day and encourages individuals to engage with warriors (i.e., members of the Armed Forces and veterans) to connect and provide support.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6337; text: CR S6334)
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate