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A resolution to provide for the approval of final regulations relating to Federal service labor-management relations that are applicable to the Senate and the employees of the Senate, and that were issued by the Office of Compliance, now known as the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, on August 19, 1996, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-sres-285
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: 
This resolution extends collective bargaining rights prescribed in the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to employees of the Senate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2247)
action_date: 2023-06-22
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 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Bill: 118-sres-286
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-06-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: 
This resolution designates June 2023 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: 2023-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2247-2248)
action_date: 2023-06-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the second anniversary of peaceful protests in Cuba on July 11, 2021, condemning the ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations against the Cuban people by the Cuban regime, and calling for the immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens.

Bill: 118-sres-287
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This resolution expresses solidarity with the brave people of Cuba who participated in the peaceful demonstrations on July 11, 2021, and were subsequently arbitrarily detained and sentenced. It also urges democratic governments in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean to hold Cuba accountable for human rights violations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2314)
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the 150th anniversary of Vanderbilt University.

Bill: 118-sres-288
Sponsor: Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This resolution honors and congratulates Vanderbilt University on its 150th anniversary.

action_date: 2023-07-26
text: 
This resolution honors and congratulates Vanderbilt University on its 150th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3584-3585; text: 7/11/2023 CR S2314-2315)
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3584-3585; text: 7/11/2023 CR S2314-2315)
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-07-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2023 as "American Grown Flower Month".

Bill: 118-sres-289
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of July 2023 as American Grown Flower Month and recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States.

action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of July 2023 as American Grown Flower Month and recognizes that purchasing flowers and foliage grown in the United States supports the farmers, small businesses, jobs, and economy of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2328-2329; text: CR S2315)
action_date: 2023-07-11
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 S2328-2329; text: CR S2315)
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of Oliver Hazard Perry Morton.

Bill: 118-sres-290
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-07-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Indiana
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the dedication and life of Governor Oliver Hazard Perry Morton of Indiana on the 200th anniversary of his birth. 

action_date: 2023-07-11
text: 
This resolution states it is the sense of the Senate that Governor Oliver Hazard Perry Morton (1) helped preserve the Union during the Civil War; (2) is one of Indiana's most notable Hoosiers; and (3) should be recognized, especially in 2023, which is the 200th anniversary of his birth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2328-2329; text: CR S2315)
action_date: 2023-07-11
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 S2328-2329; text: CR S2315)
action_date: 2023-07-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending and congratulating the Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National Basketball Association Finals.

Bill: 118-sres-291
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Introduced: 2023-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National Basketball Association Finals.

action_date: 2023-07-12
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Denver Nuggets on their championship victory in the 2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2444; text: CR S2366)
action_date: 2023-07-12
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 S2444; text: CR S2366)
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Lacrosse National Championship.

Bill: 118-sres-292
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Introduced: 2023-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Indiana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Notre Dame men’s lacrosse team for its victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament claiming the 2023 NCAA Division I title.

action_date: 2023-07-12
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Notre Dame men's lacrosse team for its victory in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament claiming the 2023 NCAA Division I title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2444; text: CR S2366-2367)
action_date: 2023-07-12
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 S2444; text: CR S2366-2367)
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 12, 2023, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Bill: 118-sres-293
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2023-07-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: 
This resolution designates June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans.

action_date: 2023-07-12
text: 
This resolution designates June 12, 2023, as Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2444; text: CR S2367)
action_date: 2023-07-12
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 S2444; text: CR S2367)
action_date: 2023-07-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "American Stroke Month".

Bill: 118-sres-294
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of May 2023 as American Stroke Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: S2463-2464)
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing solidarity with the Cuban people in demanding freedom and human rights, and commending their courage in the wake of the July 11, 2021, protests.

Bill: 118-sres-295
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes and expresses support for the efforts of democracy and human rights activists in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2464-2465)
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 2023 as "Plastic Pollution Action Month".

Bill: 118-sres-296
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine pollution
Soil pollution
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This resolution designates July 2023 as Plastic Pollution Action Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2465)
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of Gloria Molina, the first Latina elected to the California State Legislature, Los Angeles City Council, and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

Bill: 118-sres-297
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes Gloria Molina's historic political career and extends sympathies to her friends and loved ones. 
 
Molina was the first Latina Assembly Member in California, the first Latina on the Los Angeles City Council, and the first Latina on the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors.

action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes Gloria Molina's historic political career and extends sympathies to her friends and loved ones. 
 
Molina was the first Latina Assembly Member in California, the first Latina on the Los Angeles City Council, and the first Latina on the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2962; text: CR S2465-2466)
action_date: 2023-07-13
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 S2962; text: CR S2465-2466)
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day".

Bill: 118-sres-298
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2023-07-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2023, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 

action_date: 2023-07-13
text: 
This resolution designates July 30, 2023, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2963; text: CR S2466)
action_date: 2023-07-13
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 S2963; text: CR S2466)
action_date: 2023-07-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting cooperation between the United States and the European Union to thwart Hizballah's criminal and terrorist activities and to bring Hizballah operatives to justice and urging the European Union to designate Hizballah, in its entirety, as a terrorist organization.

Bill: 118-sres-299
Sponsor: Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
European Union
Foreign property
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Sanctions
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: 
This resolution applauds and expresses support for the continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union in thwarting Hezbollah's terrorist activities. It also urges the European Union to designate Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2991)
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating July 14, 2023, as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-300
Sponsor: Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT]
Introduced: 2023-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Historical and cultural resources
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 14, 2023, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.

action_date: 2023-07-18
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of July 14, 2023, as Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars as an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages engagement in Collector Car Appreciation Day events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3121; text: CR S2992)
action_date: 2023-07-18
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 S3121; text: CR S2992)
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.

Bill: 118-sres-301
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced: 2023-07-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.) 

action_date: 2023-07-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. (A journeyman lineworker is a person who builds and maintains electrical power systems.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3121; text: CR S2992)
action_date: 2023-07-18
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 S3121; text: CR S2992)
action_date: 2023-07-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate to support Ukraine's accession into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Bill: 118-sres-302
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2023-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Ukraine's accession into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It also urges the President to engage with NATO leaders to develop a clear pathway for Ukraine's accession to NATO, viewing such accession as critical to preventing future wars and promoting peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3153)
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, the program's 11th title overall.

Bill: 118-sres-303
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2023-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Alaska
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.

action_date: 2023-07-19
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Alaska Fairbanks rifle team for winning the 2023 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3434-3435; text: CR S3153-3154)
action_date: 2023-07-19
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 S3434-3435; text: CR S3153-3154)
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma softball team for winning the 2023 Women's College World Series, the seventh national title in program history.

Bill: 118-sres-304
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Introduced: 2023-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Oklahoma
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Oklahoma women's softball team for winning the 2023 Women's College World Series.

action_date: 2023-07-19
text: 
This resolution congratulates the University of Oklahoma women's softball team for winning the 2023 Women's College World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3434-3435; text: CR S3154)
action_date: 2023-07-19
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 S3434-3435; text: CR S3154)
action_date: 2023-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of hip hop and designating August 11, 2023, as "Hip Hop Celebration Day", designating August 2023 as "Hip Hop Recognition Month", and designating November 2023 as "Hip Hop History Month".

Bill: 118-sres-305
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2023-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: 
This resolution designates August 11, 2023, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2023 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2023 as Hip Hop History Month. The resolution also recognizes the 50 years of contributions of hip hop to art and culture.

action_date: 2023-07-20
text: 
This resolution designates August 11, 2023, as Hip Hop Celebration Day, August 2023 as Hip Hop Recognition Month, and November 2023 as Hip Hop History Month. The resolution also recognizes the 50 years of contributions of hip hop to art and culture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3451; text: CR S3462-3463)
action_date: 2023-07-20
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 S3451; text: CR S3462-3463)
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy.

Bill: 118-sres-306
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2023-07-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Commuting
Employee leave
Family services
Income tax credits
Minority employment
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Tax treatment of families
Wages and earnings
Women's employment
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: 
This resolution express support for policies and infrastructure to adequately support mothers in the workforce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3463)
action_date: 2023-07-20
text: Introduced in Senate