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A resolution designating the week beginning October 15, 2023, as "National Character Counts Week".

Bill: 118-sres-391
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2023-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Civics education
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on October 15, 2023, as National Character Counts Week.

action_date: 2023-09-30
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on October 15, 2023, as National Character Counts Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4895; text: CR S4892-4893)
action_date: 2023-09-30
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 S4895; text: CR S4892-4893)
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the first responders and those who lost their lives in the Maui wildfires in August 2023 that affected thousands of people.

Bill: 118-sres-392
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2023-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
Hawaii

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: 
This resolution honors the people who lost their lives in the August 2023 wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui and recognizes the first responders who risked their lives to respond to the wildfires.

Further, the resolution urges the people and communities of Hawaii and the United States to act diligently in preventing and preparing for wildfires.

action_date: 2023-09-30
text: 
This resolution honors the people who lost their lives in the August 2023 wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui and recognizes the first responders who risked their lives to respond to the wildfires.

Further, the resolution urges the people and communities of Hawaii and the United States to act diligently in preventing and preparing for wildfires.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4895; text: CR S4893)
action_date: 2023-09-30
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 S4895; text: CR S4893)
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to honor the life and death of Duncan McLauchlin ("Lauch") Faircloth, former Senator for the State of North Carolina.

Bill: 118-sres-393
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2023-09-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
North Carolina
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: 
This resolution honors the life and death of Duncan McLauchlin 
"Lauch" 
Faircloth, former Senator for North Carolina.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4895-4896; text: CR S4893)
action_date: 2023-09-30
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 S4895-4896; text: CR S4893)
action_date: 2023-09-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for the State of New York.

Bill: 118-sres-394
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2023-10-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
New York State
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-03
text: 
This resolution honors the life of James L. Buckley, former Senator for New York.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2023-10-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4919-4920; text: CR S4918-4919)
action_date: 2023-10-03
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 S4919-4920; text: CR S4918-4919)
action_date: 2023-10-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill: 118-sres-395
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Montagnard, indigenous peoples living in the central and southern highlands of Vietnam who fought alongside the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and have faced persecution as a result. The resolution also condemns Vietnam's ongoing suppression of the basic human rights of its citizens.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4952-4953)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bill: 118-sres-396
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Endangered and threatened species
Hunting and fishing
Outdoor recreation
Racial and ethnic relations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

action_date: 2023-11-06
text: 
This resolution designates the week beginning on October 8, 2023, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies.

Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5366-5367; text: 10/04/2023 CR S4953-4954)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5366-5367; text: 10/04/2023 CR S4953-4954)
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-11-06
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as "World Food Day".

Bill: 118-sres-397
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Nutrition and diet
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as World Food Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

action_date: 2023-10-24
text: 
This resolution designates October 16, 2023, and October 16, 2024, as World Food Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the days with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5152; text: 10/4/2023 CR S4954)
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5152; text: 10/4/2023 CR S4954)
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-10-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of September 25 through September 29, 2023, as "National Clean Energy Week".

Bill: 118-sres-398
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 25-29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week.

action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates the week of September 25-29, 2023, as National Clean Energy Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4954-4955)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958; text: CR S4954-4955)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as "National 4-H Week".

Bill: 118-sres-399
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Science and engineering education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as National 4&#8211;H Week and recognizes the important role of 4&#8211;H in youth development and education. 

action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of October 1 through October 7, 2023, as National 4&#8211;H Week and recognizes the important role of 4&#8211;H in youth development and education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4955)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958; text: CR S4955)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Dianne Feinstein, the late Senator for the State of California.

Bill: 118-sres-400
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate regarding the death of Dianne Feinstein, a Senator for the state of California.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-16
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958-4959; text: CR S4955-4956)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958-4959; text: CR S4955-4956)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, legacy, and contributions of James William Buffett.

Bill: 118-sres-401
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of James William (Jimmy) Buffett for his contributions to music and the United States.

action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of James William (Jimmy) Buffett for his contributions to music and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4956)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958; text: CR S4956)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 26, 2023, as the "Day of the Deployed".

Bill: 118-sres-402
Sponsor: Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates October 26, 2023, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families.

action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates October 26, 2023, as the Day of the Deployed in honor of the deployed members of the Armed Forces and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4956-4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958; text: CR S4956-4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership.

Bill: 118-sres-403
Sponsor: Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Birds
Farmland
Grain
Hunting and fishing
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership and the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship.

action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 10th anniversary of the USA Rice-Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Partnership and the contributions of Ducks Unlimited and USA Rice to environmental stewardship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958; text: CR S4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating October 4, 2023, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.

Bill: 118-sres-404
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Energy efficiency and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates October 4, 2023, as Energy Efficiency Day.

action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution designates October 4, 2023, as Energy Efficiency Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958; text: CR S4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".

Bill: 118-sres-405
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2023-10-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of September 30, 2023, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.

action_date: 2023-10-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of September 30, 2023, as National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
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 S4958; text: CR S4957)
action_date: 2023-10-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to honor the life and death of Richard Clarence Clark, former Senator for the State of Iowa.

Bill: 118-sres-406
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2023-10-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Iowa
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-16
text: 
This resolution expresses the sorrow of the Senate regarding the death of Richard C. Clark, former Senator for the state of Iowa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2023-10-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5022; text: CR S4979)
action_date: 2023-10-16
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 S5022; text: CR S4979)
action_date: 2023-10-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 2023 as "National Down Syndrome Awareness Month".

Bill: 118-sres-407
Sponsor: Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]
Introduced: 2023-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Genetics
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of October 2023 as National Down Syndrome Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5051-5052)
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning Hamas for its premeditated, coordinated, and brutal terrorist attacks on Israel and demanding that Hamas immediately release all hostages and return them to safety, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-sres-408
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: 
This resolution condemns Hamas in the harshest terms for its attacks on Israel. It also decries Hamas's abductions and threats against hostages and calls on the United States to lead a global campaign to demand the release of those hostages. 

action_date: 2023-11-09
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

(This measure has not been amended since [it was reported to the House/Senate] [it was passed by the House/Senate] [the Conference Report was filed in the House/Senate] on ____. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the [House/Senate reported] [House/Senate passed] version is repeated here.)

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Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5463)
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S5463)
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5463)
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-11-09
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution authorizing the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a Bipawtisan Howl-o-ween Dog Pawrade on October 31, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Bill: 118-sres-409
Sponsor: Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
Introduced: 2023-10-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Mammals
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: 
This resolution authorizes the use of the atrium in the Philip A. Hart Senate Office Building for a bipartisan Halloween dog parade on October 31, 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5054; text: CR S5052)
action_date: 2023-10-17
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 S5054; text: CR S5052)
action_date: 2023-10-17
text: Introduced in Senate