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A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic safety.

Bill: 118-sres-144
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Census and government statistics
Child safety and welfare
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Housing discrimination
Mental health
School athletics
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for implementing a Transgender Bill of Rights that guarantees certain rights for transgender and nonbinary people with respect to public services and accommodations, employment, housing, health care, and other specified areas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1099-1100)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for the immediate release of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was unjustly detained on April 11, 2022.

Bill: 118-sres-145
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution expresses that the Senate
 
 
condemns the unjust detention and indicting of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza; 
 
 urges the U.S. government and other allied governments to work to secure the immediate release of Vladimir Vladimirovich Kara-Murza, Alexei Navalny, and other Russian citizens imprisoned for opposing the regime of Vladimir Putin and the war against Ukraine; and
 
calls on the President to increase support provided by the U.S. government for those advocating for democracy and independent media in Russia.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1100)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of Jereima "Jeri" Bustamante on the fifth anniversary of her passing.

Bill: 118-sres-146
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
 This resolution honors the life and memory of Jereima &quot;Jeri&quot; Bustamante and encourages the recipients of the Jereima Bustamante Memorial Scholarship to carry on her legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1100-1101)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2023 as "Preserving and Protecting Local News Month" and recognizing the importance and significance of local news.

Bill: 118-sres-147
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution designates April 2023 as Preserving and Protecting Local News Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1101)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-148
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional tributes
Indian social and development programs
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of providing for the safety and upholding the interests of these women.

action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution celebrates the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and the contributions they have made in the United States. The resolution also recognizes the importance of providing for the safety and upholding the interests of these women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1081; text: CR S1101-1103)
action_date: 2023-03-30
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: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the first week of April 2023 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".

Bill: 118-sres-149
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week.
 
It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.

action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution designates the first week of April as National Asbestos Awareness Week.
 
It also urges the Surgeon General to warn and educate people about asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1081; text: CR S1103)
action_date: 2023-03-30
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 S1081; text: CR S1103)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memories of the victims of the senseless attack at the Covenant School on March 27, 2023.

Bill: 118-sres-150
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Tennessee
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution honors the memories of the victims of the attack at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023. 
 
The resolution offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims and expresses gratitude to the first responders.

action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution honors the memories of the victims of the attack at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 27, 2023. 
 
The resolution offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims and expresses gratitude to the first responders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1081; text: CR S1103)
action_date: 2023-03-30
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 S1081; text: CR S1103)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing March 31, 2023, as "Cesar Chavez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 118-sres-151
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1103-1104)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2023 as "National Native Plant Month".

Bill: 118-sres-152
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution designates April 2023 as National Native Plant Month. 

action_date: 2023-05-03
text: 
This resolution designates April 2023 as National Native Plant Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1496; text: 3/30/2023 CR S1104)
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S1496; text: 3/30/2023 CR S1104)
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-05-03
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the roles and the contributions of care workers in the United States and expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Care Worker Recognition Month".

Bill: 118-sres-153
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Adult day care
Aging
Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Economic development
Home and outpatient care
Preschool education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of April 2023 as Care Worker Recognition Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1104-1105)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Bill: 118-sres-154
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1105)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate strong, inclusive, and forward-looking rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy in order to ensure that the United States values of democracy, rule of law, freedom of speech, human and worker rights, privacy, and a free and open internet are at the very core of digital governance.

Bill: 118-sres-155
Sponsor: Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Digital media
Internet, web applications, social media
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should negotiate and enforce rules on digital trade and the digital economy with like-minded countries as part of its broader trade and economic strategy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1105-1106)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to release United States citizen Paul Whelan.

Bill: 118-sres-156
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-03-30 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Europe
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
International law and treaties
Ireland
Russia
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: 
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

action_date: 2023-06-13
text: 
 
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process and universally recognized human rights.

action_date: 2023-10-03
text: 
This resolution implores Russia's government to immediately release U.S. citizen Paul Whelan. It also implores Russia's government to provide unrestricted consular access to Whelan and to ensure that he and all other political prisoners are afforded due process rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-03
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
action_date: 2023-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4919; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4919)
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 96.
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-06-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1106-1107)
action_date: 2023-03-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the deportation of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation and the forcible transfer of children within territories of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces.

Bill: 118-sres-158
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2023-04-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Crimes against children
Detention of persons
Europe
Human rights
Human trafficking
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sanctions
Ukraine
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: 
 
This resolution states that the Senate holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide); (2) claims that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) asserts that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death.

action_date: 2023-06-13
text: 
 
This resolution states that the Senate holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide); (2) claims that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) asserts that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 99.
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-06-13
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2023-06-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1136)
action_date: 2023-04-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2023, as the sixth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

Bill: 118-sres-159
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Air quality
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disability and health-based discrimination
Economic development
Environmental health
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Housing supply and affordability
Human rights
Medical research
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes that Black women are experiencing high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity in the United States and that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1213-1214)
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the University of Connecticut men's basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.

Bill: 118-sres-160
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution commends the University of Connecticut men's basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.

action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution commends the University of Connecticut men's basketball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Basketball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1161; text: CR S1213)
action_date: 2023-04-18
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 S1161; text: CR S1213)
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 22 through April 30, 2023, as "National Park Week".

Bill: 118-sres-161
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Monuments and memorials
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution designates April 22-30, 2023, as National Park Week.
 
The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, recreate in, and support the treasured national parks of the United States. 

action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution designates April 22-30, 2023, as National Park Week.
 
The resolution also encourages the people of the United States and the world to responsibly visit, experience, recreate in, and support the national parks of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1161; text: CR S1213)
action_date: 2023-04-18
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 S1161; text: CR S1213)
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of April 17 through April 23, 2023, as "National Osteopathic Medicine Week".

Bill: 118-sres-162
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution designates National Osteopathic Medicine Week.

action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution designates National Osteopathic Medicine Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1161; text: CR S1213)
action_date: 2023-04-18
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 S1161; text: CR S1213)
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

Bill: 118-sres-163
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and honors and recognizes the contributions of public safety telecommunications professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1214-1215)
action_date: 2023-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Heritage Foundation on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.

Bill: 118-sres-164
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2023-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Sciences and History

Summary:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: 
This resolution honors the Heritage Foundation on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1272)
action_date: 2023-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate