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A resolution recognizing March 14, 2024, as "Black Midwives Day".

Bill: 118-sres-588
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2024-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes March 14, 2024, as Black Midwives Day.

The resolution encourages federal, state, and local governments to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes by supporting initiatives aimed at diversifying the perinatal workforce.

The resolution also promotes TRICARE and Medicaid coverage of maternity care provided by midwives of all training pathways in the setting of choice of the birthing person.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2414-2415)
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.

Bill: 118-sres-589
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2024-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2415-2416)
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-sres-590
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Introduced: 2024-03-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: 
This resolution designates March 15, 2024, as Long COVID Awareness Day.

The resolution also encourages relevant federal agencies to expand research efforts to develop effective treatments, diagnostics, and cures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2416)
action_date: 2024-03-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between, and the ties that bind, the United States and Canada in support of economic and national security.

Bill: 118-sres-591
Sponsor: Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
Introduced: 2024-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the relationship between the United States and Canada is an essential strategic asset to the United States and U.S. citizens, reaffirms the U.S. commitment to maintain and grow the U.S.-Canada partnership, and fully commits to the creation of more well-paying jobs in the United States through trade and investment with Canada.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2024.

Bill: 118-sres-592
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2024-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2024.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and condemning the Russian Federation's purported suspension of its participation in the New START Treaty.

Bill: 118-sres-593
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2024-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 17, 2024, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

Bill: 118-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2024-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: 
This resolution designates April 17, 2024, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day.

action_date: 2024-04-18
text: 
This resolution designates April 17, 2024, as National Assistive Technology Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-04-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2866; text: 03/19/2024 CR S2444)
action_date: 2024-04-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2866; text: 03/19/2024 CR S2444)
action_date: 2024-04-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-04-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in the lives of the people and communities of the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-595
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2024-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Aging
Congressional tributes
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: 
This resolution encourages (1) the people of the United States to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members, alumni, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service; and (2) all individuals to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors.

action_date: 2024-03-19
text: 
This resolution encourages (1) the people of the United States to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members, alumni, and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers and to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service; and (2) all individuals to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2444-2445)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2444-2445)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 112th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure, inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.

Bill: 118-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]
Introduced: 2024-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 112 years of providing girls with a safe and inclusive space where they can hone their skills and develop leadership abilities, and (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2023.

action_date: 2024-03-19
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 112 years of providing girls with a safe and inclusive space where they can hone their skills and develop leadership abilities, and (2) congratulates all Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2445)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2445)
action_date: 2024-03-19
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-597
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2024-03-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional tributes
Federal-Indian relations
Indian social and development programs
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-19
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: 2024-03-19
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: 2024-03-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2445-2446)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2446; text: CR S2445-2446)
action_date: 2024-03-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the Senate to work alongside the Congressional Black Caucus to build the Black Wealth Agenda and outline the legislative priorities to achieve the Black Wealth Agenda.

Bill: 118-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for initiatives to build the Black workforce and equip the Black community in the United States with the necessary tools to compete for stable jobs in every career and at every career level.

It also expresses support for the goal of expanding economic opportunity, equity, and wealth creation for Black people in the United States at every socioeconomic level, in every industry, and in every residential setting.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2472-2473)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.

Bill: 118-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.

Bill: 118-sres-600
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the national debt is a threat to national security and that deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It also commits to (1) restoring regular order to the appropriations process, and (2) preventing the looming the fiscal crisis faced by the United States.

action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the national debt is a threat to national security and that deficits are unsustainable, irresponsible, and dangerous. It also commits to (1) restoring regular order to the appropriations process, and (2) preventing the looming the fiscal crisis faced by the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2459-2460; text: CR S2474)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2459-2460; text: CR S2474)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, bravery, and memory of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin.

Bill: 118-sres-601
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime victims
Israel
Middle East
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin for her contributions to her community, the state of Georgia, and the United States, and for her service to Israel. Sergeant Lubin died in the line of duty while serving in the Magav (Israeli border police).

action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Sergeant Rose Ida Lubin for her contributions to her community, the state of Georgia, and the United States, and for her service to Israel. Sergeant Lubin died in the line of duty while serving in the Magav (Israeli border police).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2474-2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
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 S2478; text: CR S2474-2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 16, 2024, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

Bill: 118-sres-602
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Florida
Hunting and fishing

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution designates March 16, 2024, as National Osceola Turkey Day.

action_date: 2024-03-20
text:  

This resolution designates March 16, 2024, as National Osceola Turkey Day.

 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
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 S2478; text: CR S2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2024 as "National Native Plant Month".

Bill: 118-sres-603
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ecology
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution designates April 2024 as National Native Plant Month.

action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution designates April 2024 as National Native Plant Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
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 S2478; text: CR S2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating March 21, 2024, as "National Women in Agriculture Day".

Bill: 118-sres-604
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution designates March 21, 2024, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It also recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more.

action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution designates March 21, 2024, as National Women in Agriculture Day. It also recognizes the important role of women in agriculture as producers, educators, leaders, mentors, and more.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
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 S2478; text: CR S2475)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and its critical role in improving the dental, oral, and craniofacial health of the United States through research, training, and the dissemination of health information.

Bill: 118-sres-605
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Dental care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).

The resolution also commends NIDCR for its work to address the COVID–19 pandemic by investigating transmissibility in dental settings.

action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR).

The resolution also commends NIDCR for its work to address the COVID–19 pandemic by investigating transmissibility in dental settings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2478; text: CR S2475-2476)
action_date: 2024-03-20
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 S2478; text: CR S2475-2476)
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to recognize the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-606
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 203rd anniversary of the independence of Greece. The resolution also (1) expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed, and (2) commends Greece's support for the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russian aggression.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Order, Inc.

Bill: 118-sres-607
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution condemns the targeting and imprisonment of individuals associated with Mountain Gateway Order, Inc., and calls upon the Nicaraguan government to take prompt action. Mountain Gateway Order, Inc., is a U.S.-based religious organization active in Nicaragua. Individuals affiliated with the group were arrested in Nicaragua in December, 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies.

Bill: 118-sres-608
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution urges the Biden Administration to immediately use certain authorities related to immigration, such as the authority to reinstate the Migrant Protection Protocols, enter into asylum cooperative agreements, and detain inadmissible non-U.S. nationals (
aliens
 under federal law). The resolution also states that the Biden Administration is refusing to use such authorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing April 4, 2024, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance.

Bill: 118-sres-609
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
 This resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to support international humanitarian efforts to eliminate landmines and unexploded ordnance. It also affirms its support to intensify efforts to clear mined areas to the fullest extent possible by 2025.
 
Finally, the resolution reaffirms the goals of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.

Bill: 118-sres-610
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2024-03-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: 
This resolution proclaims April 3, 2024, as Jane Goodall Day and expresses gratitude for her dedication to the well-being of animals, conservation, and the planet as a whole.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2024-03-21
text: Introduced in Senate