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III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 615 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 16, 2016 Mr. Casey (for himself, Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Wyden , and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of November 16, 2016, as American Special Hockey Day .

Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 15 percent of children in the United States have a developmental disability; Whereas the United States needs innovative, high-quality programs that seek to create productive and independent futures for children and adults with developmental disabilities; Whereas the American Special Hockey Association was created in 2000 to give individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn and grow by playing ice hockey; Whereas team sports provide opportunities for children to develop independence, confidence, and fitness and the programs of the American Special Hockey Association provide the chance for individuals with disabilities to play sports in an accessible environment so that all athletes are able to participate; Whereas the American Special Hockey Association is the largest special hockey organization in the world with more than 54 member programs in more than 45 cities in the United States; Whereas special hockey exists to enrich athletes with developmental disabilities and, in addition to physical hockey skills, the program helps children develop critical skills such as dependability, self-reliance, concentration, willingness to share, and personal accountability; and Whereas American Special Hockey Day will help recognize the important role that special hockey plays in empowering individuals with disabilities and developing the characteristics that will help players to be more successful both on and off the ice: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of November 16, 2016, as American Special Hockey Day ; (2) strongly affirms the goals and purpose of special hockey; and (3) encourages more individuals to volunteer and help create similarly innovative and beneficial programs for individuals with disabilities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 617 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 17, 2016 Mr. Isakson (for himself, Mr. Coons , and Mr. Perdue ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating November 27, 2016, as Drive Safer Sunday .

Whereas motor vehicle travel is the primary means of transportation in the United States; Whereas every individual traveling on the roads and highways needs to drive in a safer manner to reduce deaths and injuries that result from motor vehicle accidents; Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, wearing a seat belt saves as many as 15,000 lives each year; and Whereas the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) encourages— (A) high schools, colleges, universities, administrators, teachers, primary schools, and secondary schools to launch campus-wide educational campaigns to urge students to focus on safety when driving; (B) national trucking firms to alert their drivers to be especially focused on driving safely on the Sunday after Thanksgiving, and to publicize the importance of the day through use of the Citizens Band Radio Service and at truck stops across the United States; (C) clergies to remind their congregations to travel safely when attending services and gatherings; (D) law enforcement personnel to remind drivers and passengers to drive safely, particularly on the Sunday after Thanksgiving; (E) motorists to drive safely, not just during the holiday season, but every time they get behind the wheel; and (F) all people of the United States to understand the life-saving importance of wearing a seat belt and to use the Sunday after Thanksgiving as an opportunity to educate themselves about highway safety; and (2) designates November 27, 2016, as Drive Safer Sunday .
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 621 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 29, 2016 Mr. Wyden (for himself, Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Coons , Ms. Klobuchar , and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating November 2016 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month.

Whereas hospice and palliative care services empower individuals to live as fully as possible, surrounded and supported by family and loved ones, despite serious and life-limiting illnesses; Whereas hospice and palliative care can bring patients and family caregivers high-quality care delivered by an interdisciplinary team of skilled professionals that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, counselors, health aides, spiritual care providers, and others who make the wishes of each patient and family a priority; Whereas advance care planning involves an individual making decisions about the health care the individual would want to receive if faced with a serious or life-limiting illness or unable to speak on behalf of the individual; Whereas hospice and palliative care focus on quality of life through pain management and symptom control, caregiver training and assistance, and emotional and spiritual support, allowing patients to live fully until the end of life, surrounded and supported by loved ones, friends, and committed caregivers; Whereas every year more than 1,650,000 individuals in the United States living with life-limiting illness, and the families of the individuals, receive care and support from hospice programs in communities throughout the United States; Whereas more than 430,000 trained volunteers contribute 19,000,000 hours of service to hospice programs annually; and Whereas hospice and palliative care providers encourage all individuals to learn more about the options of the individuals for care and to share the wishes of the individuals with family, loved ones, and health care professionals: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates November 2016 as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to increase their understanding and awareness of care at the end of life; and (B) to observe National Hospice and Palliative Care Month with appropriate activities and programs.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 624 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2016 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Month.

Whereas, according to the World Health Organization, complications from preterm birth are the world’s leading killer of children younger than 5 years of age; Whereas preterm birth is a global problem, exacting a harsh toll on families from all parts of society in every country; Whereas, in 2015, complications from preterm birth accounted for 1,000,000 deaths of children younger than 5 years of age worldwide; Whereas there are stark inequalities with respect to the survival rates of preterm babies born around the world; Whereas up to 75 percent of deaths resulting from preterm birth worldwide could be prevented through proven low-cost interventions; Whereas countries can improve maternal health and the survival rate of babies born prematurely by making strategic investments in health care systems to ensure access to— (1) high quality prenatal and postnatal care; (2) quality childbirth services; (3) emergency obstetric care; and (4) comprehensive care for affected newborns; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, premature birth is the leading contributor to infant death in the United States and poses the risk of lifelong health problems for babies who survive; Whereas, while the preterm birth rate in the United States decreased from a peak of 12.8 percent in 2006 to 9.6 percent in 2015, the rate remains too high; Whereas many communities in the United States experience significant racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth rates; Whereas, in 2005, the Institute of Medicine estimated that the annual societal economic cost associated with preterm birth in the United States was $26,200,000,000; and Whereas preterm births can be prevented through evidence-based public health programs, including through the reduction of risk factors, such as tobacco use and early elective deliveries, and the promotion of healthy timing and spacing of pregnancy: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes November 2016 as World Prematurity Month ; (2) supports efforts in the United States, and recognizes efforts abroad, to— (A) reduce the impact of preterm births by improving maternal health; and (B) advance the care and treatment of infants who are born preterm; and (3) honors individuals working in the United States and internationally to reduce the number of preterm births.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 625 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 30, 2016 Mr. Brown (for himself and Mr. Isakson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of World Prematurity Day.

Whereas, according to the World Health Organization, complications from preterm birth are the world’s leading killer of children younger than 5 years of age; Whereas preterm birth is a global problem, exacting a harsh toll on families from all parts of society in every country; Whereas, in 2015, complications from preterm birth accounted for 1,000,000 deaths of children younger than 5 years of age worldwide; Whereas there are stark inequalities with respect to the survival rates of preterm babies born around the world; Whereas up to 75 percent of deaths resulting from preterm birth worldwide could be prevented through proven low-cost interventions; Whereas countries can improve maternal health and the survival rate of babies born prematurely by making strategic investments in health care systems to ensure access to— (1) high quality prenatal and postnatal care; (2) quality childbirth services; (3) emergency obstetric care; and (4) comprehensive care for affected newborns; Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, premature birth is the leading contributor to infant death in the United States and poses the risk of lifelong health problems for babies who survive; Whereas, while the preterm birth rate in the United States decreased from a peak of 12.8 percent in 2006 to 9.6 percent in 2015, the rate remains too high; Whereas many communities in the United States experience significant racial and ethnic disparities in preterm birth rates; Whereas, in 2005, the Institute of Medicine estimated that the annual societal economic cost associated with preterm birth in the United States was $26,200,000,000; and Whereas preterm births can be prevented through evidence-based public health programs, including through the reduction of risk factors, such as tobacco use and early elective deliveries: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes November 17, 2016, as World Prematurity Day ; (2) supports efforts in the United States, and recognizes efforts abroad, to— (A) reduce the impact of preterm births by improving maternal health; and (B) advance the care and treatment of infants who are born preterm; and (3) honors individuals working in the United States and internationally to reduce the number of preterm births.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 628 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 1, 2016 Mr. Blunt submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual.

That— (1) the Committee on Rules and Administration shall prepare a revised edition of the Senate Rules and Manual for the use of the 114th Congress; (2) the manual shall be printed as a Senate document; and (3) in addition to the usual number of copies, 1,500 copies of the manual shall be bound, of which— (A) 500 paperbound copies shall be for the use of the Senate; and (B) 1,000 copies shall be bound (550 paperbound, 250 nontabbed black skiver, 200 tabbed black skiver) and delivered as may be directed by the Committee on Rules and Administration.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 631 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 6, 2016 Mr. Peters (for himself and Ms. Stabenow ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Whereas millions of Africans and their descendants were enslaved in the United States and the American colonies from 1619 through 1865; Whereas Africans forced into slavery were torn from their families and loved ones and stripped of their names and heritage; Whereas the faith and strength of character demonstrated by former slaves and the descendants of former slaves are an example for all people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race; Whereas tens of thousands of people of African descent bravely and silently escaped their chains to follow the perilous Underground Railroad northward towards freedom in Canada; Whereas the Detroit River played a central role for these passengers of the Underground Railroad on their way to freedom; Whereas in October 2001, the City of Detroit, Michigan, joined with Windsor and Essex Counties in Ontario, Canada, to memorialize the courage of these freedom seekers with an international memorial to the Underground Railroad, comprised of the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, and the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan; Whereas the deep roots that slaves, refugees, and immigrants who reached Canada from the United States created in Canadian society are a tribute to the determination of the descendants of those slaves, refugees, and immigrants to safeguard the history of the struggles and endurance of their forebears; Whereas the observance of the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument was celebrated during the month of October 2016; Whereas the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument represents a cooperative international partnership dedicated to education and research with the goal of promoting cross-border understanding, economic development, and cultural heritage tourism; Whereas over the course of history, the United States has become a symbol of democracy and freedom around the world; and Whereas the legacy of African-Americans and their fight for freedom is interwoven with the fabric of democracy and freedom in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada; and (2) supports the official recognition, by national and international entities, of the Detroit River as an area of historic importance to the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom in North America.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 634 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 9, 2016 Mr. Daines (for himself, Mr. Schatz , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Affirming the importance of the security and privacy of the people of the United States.

Whereas the highest priority of Congress should be ensuring the safety, security, and constitutional freedoms of the United States and the people of the United States; Whereas technology has become a critical component of everyday life; Whereas the people of the United States store the most sensitive personal information on digital devices and with cloud services; Whereas criminals and terrorists have used digital communications to perpetrate unlawful conduct; Whereas protecting the national security and safety of communities in the United States should not come at the cost of diminished protections under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States; Whereas the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is a cornerstone of freedom for the people of the United States; Whereas the Supreme Court of the United States and Federal laws recognize certain privacy rights and interests in the digital information and communications of the people of the United States; and Whereas preserving privacy and security is essential for the continued growth of the digital economy: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States should recognize the need to protect the safety, security, and personal privacy of all people of the United States; (2) legal and policy changes that impact the security of the United States and the civil liberties of the people of the United States should be made with the consideration of Congress, the executive branch, and the people of the United States; and (3) in considering the changes described in paragraph (2), the United States should recognize the global and economic implications of the security and privacy policies of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 636 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10 (legislative day, December 9), 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week of December 4 through December 10, 2016, as “National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week”.

Whereas nurse-managed health clinics are nonprofit, community-based health care sites that offer primary care and wellness services based on the nursing model; Whereas the nursing model emphasizes the protection, promotion, and optimization of health, the prevention of illness, the alleviation of suffering, and the diagnosis and treatment of illness; Whereas an advanced practice nurse leads each nurse-managed health clinic, and an interdisciplinary team of highly qualified health care professionals staffs each nurse-managed health clinic; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offer a broad scope of services, including treatment for acute and chronic illnesses, routine physical exams, immunizations for adults and children, disease screenings, health education, prenatal care, dental care, and drug and alcohol treatment; Whereas, as of September 2016, approximately 500 nurse-managed health clinics provided care across the United States and recorded more than 2,500,000 patient encounters annually; Whereas nurse-managed health clinics strengthen the health care safety net by expanding access to primary care and chronic disease management services for vulnerable and medically underserved populations in diverse rural, urban, and suburban communities; Whereas research has shown that nurse-managed health clinics experience high patient retention and patient satisfaction rates, and nurse-managed health clinic patients, compared to patients of other similar safety net providers, experience higher rates of generic medication fills and lower hospitalization rates; Whereas the 2013 Health Affairs article “Nurse-Managed Health Centers and Patient-Homes Could Mitigate Expected Primary Care Physician Shortage” highlights the ability of nurse-managed health clinics to bring high quality care to individuals who may not otherwise receive needed services; and Whereas nurse-managed health clinics offering both primary care and wellness services provide quality care in a cost-effective manner: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week of December 4 through December 10, 2016, as National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week ; (2) supports the ideals and goals of National Nurse-Managed Health Clinic Week; and (3) encourages the expansion of nurse-managed health clinics so that nurse-managed health clinics may continue to serve as health care workforce development sites for the next generation of primary care providers.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 637 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10 (legislative day, December 9), 2016 Mrs. Feinstein (for herself and Mrs. Boxer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016.

Whereas, on Friday, December 2, 2016, a fire broke out at the Ghost Ship, an artist collective warehouse located in the Fruitvale community on 31st Avenue in Oakland, California; Whereas Oakland, California, and its arts community suffered a horrific tragedy that evening and continue to mourn the loss of the individuals who died in the fire; Whereas, according to city of Oakland officials, the Ghost Ship warehouse fire is the deadliest fire in the history of Oakland; Whereas, according to Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, as of December 5, 2016, 36 individuals perished in the fire; Whereas it took more than 50 firefighters not less than 4 hours to extinguish the fire and an aggressive, coordinated effort to secure the scene by— (1) the Oakland Fire Department; (2) the Oakland Police Department; (3) the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, including— (A) the Coroner’s Bureau; and (B) the Alameda County Search and Rescue Unit; (4) Oakland Public Works; (5) the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services; (6) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; (7) the American Red Cross; and (8) other agencies; Whereas first responders, firefighters, and recovery personnel, including agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, have worked around the clock to support the families of the victims and the community; Whereas first responders and recovery personnel— (1) are vital to the ongoing recovery efforts; and (2) continue to investigate the cause of the deadly fire; and Whereas the officials of the city of Oakland, California, have worked tirelessly to heal the community: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016; (2) honors the sacrifice of the first responders, firefighters, agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and all individuals who put themselves in harm’s way to help save lives and continue to respond to the fire; (3) expresses continued solidarity with the people of the East Bay of the State of California as they work to heal their community; (4) reaffirms its commitment to support long-term recovery efforts in partnership with local and State governments, citizens, and businesses; (5) supports the city of Oakland's continued emergency response efforts and work to assist the families of the victims of the fire; and (6) offers condolences and support to the families and loved ones of the victims of the fire.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 642 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 10 (legislative day, December 9), 2016 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. Reid , Mr. Blunt , and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Authorizing taking pictures and filming in the Senate Chamber, the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol, and Senate Office Buildings for production of a film and a book on the history of the Senate.

1. Authorization of taking of pictures and filming in Senate Chamber, Senate Wing, and Senate Office Buildings (a) Authorization During the period beginning on the date of adoption of this resolution and ending on May 1, 2017, with respect to an individual or entity entering into a memorandum of understanding described in subsection (d)— (1) paragraph 1 of rule IV of the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and Senate Office Buildings (prohibiting the taking of pictures in the Senate Chamber) is temporarily suspended for the purpose of permitting the taking of pictures and filming while the Senate is in session or in recess; and (2) taking of pictures and filming shall be permitted in the Senate Wing of the United States Capitol and in Senate Office Buildings. (b) Limitation on use of images The pictures taken and film made under subsection (a) may only be used for production of a film documentary and a book on the history of the Senate. (c) Arrangements The Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate shall make the necessary arrangements to carry out this resolution, including such arrangements as are necessary to ensure that the taking of pictures and filming conducted under this resolution does not disrupt any proceeding of the Senate. (d) Production agreement The Majority Leader of the Senate, the Minority Leader of the Senate, and the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate shall jointly enter into a memorandum of understanding with an individual or entity seeking to take pictures and conduct filming for purposes of producing a film documentary and a book on the history of the Senate to formalize an agreement on locations and times for taking pictures and conducting filming and the use of the pictures taken and film made under this resolution.