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A resolution commending the University of South Alabama on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and its years of service to the State of Alabama and the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-728
Sponsor: Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
Introduced: 2024-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Medical education
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of the University of South Alabama.

action_date: 2024-06-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 60th anniversary of the University of South Alabama.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4023; text: CR S4022-4023)
action_date: 2024-06-11
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 S4023; text: CR S4022-4023)
action_date: 2024-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month".

Bill: 118-sres-729
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2024-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: 
This resolution designates June 2024 as African American Music Appreciation Month and recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4056-4058)
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 23, 2024, as "Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day".

Bill: 118-sres-730
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2024-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: 
This resolution designates June 23, 2024, as Social Media Harms Victim Remembrance Day and encourages government, industry, and community stakeholders to take action to prevent social media-related harm.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4058)
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the heinous attack at the Pulse nightclub on June 12, 2016.

Bill: 118-sres-731
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
 
It also offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.

action_date: 2024-06-12
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 49 innocent victims killed in the attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
 
It also offers heartfelt condolences to the families, loved ones, and friends of the victims.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4059; text: CR S4058)
action_date: 2024-06-12
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 S4059; text: CR S4058)
action_date: 2024-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 247th anniversary of the creation of the flag of the United States and expressing support for the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bill: 118-sres-732
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Music
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 247th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. flag and recognizes that the Pledge of Allegiance has been a valuable part of life for the people of the United States for generations. The resolution also defends the constitutionality of the pledge.

action_date: 2024-06-13
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 247th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. flag and recognizes that the Pledge of Allegiance has been a valuable part of life for the people of the United States for generations. The resolution also defends the constitutionality of the pledge.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4064; text: CR S4088)
action_date: 2024-06-13
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 S4064; text: CR S4088)
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch.

Bill: 118-sres-733
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Introduced: 2024-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional tributes
Rural conditions and development
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: 
 This resolution honors the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch, founder of Rural Media Group, Inc.

action_date: 2024-12-12
text: 
 This resolution honors the life and legacy of Patrick Gottsch, founder of Rural Media Group, Inc.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6989; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4088)
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-12
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing 30 years since the International Conference on Population and Development in Cairo, Egypt, and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the International Conference on Population and Development Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Bill: 118-sres-734
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2024-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4089-4090)
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 17, 2024, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-sres-735
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: 
 

This resolution designates July 17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day. (Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor.)

action_date: 2024-06-13
text: 
This resolution designates July 17, 2024, as Glioblastoma Awareness Day. (Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4096; text: CR S4090)
action_date: 2024-06-13
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 S4096; text: CR S4090)
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of trademarks in the economy and the role of trademarks in protecting consumer safety, by designating the month of July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-sres-736
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2024-06-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Consumer affairs
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Intellectual property

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: 
This resolution designates July 2024 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.

action_date: 2024-07-08
text: 
This resolution designates July 2024 as National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4249; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4090-4091)
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4249; text: 6/13/2024 CR S4090-4091)
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-06-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting Senate military-connected fellowship opportunities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-sres-737
Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
Introduced: 2024-06-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-17
text: 
This resolution establishes (1) the Senate Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program, and (2) a central program to administer all of the Senate's military-connected fellowship programs.

The newly established central program, the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program, must oversee and provide fellowships through the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, the McCain-Mansfield Fellowship Program, and the newly established Active-Duty Military Spouses Fellowship Program.

Under the Stars of Valor Fellowships Program, qualifying individuals may serve a 24-month fellowship in the office of a Senator. The Senate Committee on Rules and Administration must issue regulations for program administration, including eligibility criteria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4117)
action_date: 2024-06-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4117)
action_date: 2024-06-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2024, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.

Bill: 118-sres-738
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2024-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4155-4156)
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the historic anniversary of the June 24, 2022, decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

Bill: 118-sres-739
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Law

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: 
This resolution commemorates two years since the Supreme Court's holding in 
Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
 (that there is no constitutional right to abortion). The resolution also commits to protecting the right to life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4156)
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Services, and the Federal civil service.

Bill: 118-sres-740
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2024-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: 
This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination against, wrongful termination of, and exclusion from the federal civil service, the Foreign Service, and the uniformed services of the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who were affected by the anti-LGBT policies of the federal government.

The resolution expresses that the Senate, on behalf of the United States, apologizes to the affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and their families.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to treat all military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S4156-4157)
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the illegitimate regime of Nicolas Maduro in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Bill: 118-sres-741
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-06-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4157-4158)
action_date: 2024-06-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that President Joseph R. Biden must dismiss Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg from his employment at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Bill: 118-sres-742
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution calls on President Joseph R. Biden to dismiss Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg, condemns any employees at the FDIC who contributed to a toxic workplace, and calls for appropriate investigations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4182)
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.

Bill: 118-sres-743
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4183-4184; text: CR S4182-4183)
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 28, 2024, as "Stonewall Day".

Bill: 118-sres-744
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of June 28, 2024, as Stonewall Day to commemorate the significance of the grand opening of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center. It also supports equal rights and protections for all people, including LGBTQIA+ people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4184)
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for and celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, commonly known as the "G.I. Bill".

Bill: 118-sres-745
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 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: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution honors the achievements of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4184-4185)
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the passage of 3 years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021.

Bill: 118-sres-746
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Building construction
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution commemorates the passage of three years since the tragic building collapse in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, and honors the survivors and lives lost in the collapse.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S4334; text: 6/20/2024 CR S4185)
action_date: 2024-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: S4334; text: 6/20/2024 CR S4185)
action_date: 2024-07-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-07-10
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the importance of pollinators to ecosystem health and agriculture in the United States by designating June 16 through June 22, 2024, as "National Pollinator Week".

Bill: 118-sres-747
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of June 16-June 22, 2024, as National Pollinator Week.
 
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of June 16-June 22, 2024, as National Pollinator Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4198; text: CR S4185-4186)
action_date: 2024-06-20
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 S4198; text: CR S4185-4186)
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing that the United States should not enter into any bilateral or multilateral agreement to provide security guarantees or long-term security assistance to Ukraine.

Bill: 118-sres-748
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4186)
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 2024, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

Bill: 118-sres-749
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals.
 
The resolution r ecognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the laws of the United States and international treaties.
 
Additionally, the resolution encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4186-4187)
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Professional Women's Hockey League Minnesota for winning the inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League title on May 29, 2024.

Bill: 118-sres-750
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2024-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Minnesota
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: 
This resolution commends the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Minnesota for winning the inaugural PWHL title.

The resolution also congratulates the fans, players, coaches, and staff of the entire PWHL for a great first season.

action_date: 2024-07-31
text: 
This resolution commends the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Minnesota for winning the inaugural PWHL title.

The resolution also congratulates the fans, players, coaches, and staff of the entire PWHL for a great first season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-31
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5658; text: 06/20/2024 CR S4188)
action_date: 2024-07-31
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5658; text: 06/20/2024 CR S4188)
action_date: 2024-07-31
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-07-31
text: Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2024-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Triune University Thunder women's softball team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Women's Softball National Championship.

Bill: 118-sres-751
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-07-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Trine University Thunder women’s softball team for its victory in the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Softball Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4247-4248)
action_date: 2024-07-08
text: Introduced in Senate