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III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 558 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 13, 2016 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Vitter , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Cruz , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the memory and legacy of the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their lives due to the tragic flooding in the State of Louisiana in August 2016.

Whereas, during mid-August 2016, a historic flood swept through the southern part of the State of Louisiana, taking the lives of 13 people, damaging over 130,000 homes, displacing thousands of families, and causing over $8,700,000,000 of material damages; Whereas William Mayfield, 67, of Zachary, Louisiana, perished on August 12, 2016; Whereas Linda Coco Bishop, 63, perished on August 14, 2016; Whereas Brett Broussard, 55, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, perished on August 15, 2016; Whereas William F. Bill Borne, 58, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, perished on August 16, 2016; Whereas Richard James Jr., 57, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, perished on August 15, 2016; Whereas Samuel Muse, 54, of Greensburg, Louisiana, perished on August 13, 2016; Whereas Kenneth Slocum, 59, of Tangipahoa Village, Louisiana, perished on August 14, 2016; Whereas Earrol Lewis, 49, of Houston, Texas, perished on August 15, 2016; Whereas Stacy Ruffin, 44, of Roseland, Louisiana, perished on August 13, 2016; Whereas Alexandra Ally Budde, 20, of Hammond, Louisiana, perished on August 14, 2016; Whereas Ordatha Hoggatt, 57, of Leesville, Louisiana, perished on August 14, 2016; Whereas an unnamed woman, 93, of Denham Springs, Louisiana, perished on August 17, 2016; Whereas an unidentified man of Denham Springs, Louisiana, perished on August 17, 2016; and Whereas the people of the United States stand united with the people of Louisiana and the families of the victims— (1) to support all individuals affected; and (2) to pray for healing and restoration: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the memory and legacy of the 12 Louisiana citizens and 1 Texas citizen who lost their lives in the August 2016 flooding; (2) extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families of the victims and to all affected individuals in the communities of the flooded parishes; (3) recognizes the skill and sacrifice of the law enforcement officers, first responders, and volunteers who have demonstrated tremendous resolve throughout the recovery; (4) commends the efforts of individuals who are working to care and provide for the injured and displaced; (5) applauds the generous support, assistance, and aid provided by people across the United States; and (6) pledges to continue to work together— (A) to support Louisiana in its time of need.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 560 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Udall , Mr. Corker , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Reid , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Graham , Mr. Brown , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary November 16, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for developing a nuclear weapons program at the service, and for the benefit of, the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; and (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; Whereas a national day of remembrance time capsule has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of nuclear weapons program workers relating to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing nuclear weapons program workers; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for the nuclear weapons program workers of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers in the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 560 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2016 Mr. Alexander (for himself, Mr. Udall , Mr. Corker , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. McConnell , Mr. Reid , Ms. Murkowski , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Graham , Mr. Brown , and Mr. Portman ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for nuclear weapons program workers.

Whereas, since World War II, hundreds of thousands of men and women, including uranium miners, millers, and haulers, have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the defense of the United States; Whereas dedicated workers paid a high price for developing a nuclear weapons program at the service, and for the benefit of, the United States, including by developing disabling or fatal illnesses; Whereas the Senate recognized the contributions, services, and sacrifices that those patriotic men and women made for the defense of the United States in— (1) Senate Resolution 151, 111th Congress, agreed to May 20, 2009; (2) Senate Resolution 653, 111th Congress, agreed to September 28, 2010; (3) Senate Resolution 275, 112th Congress, agreed to September 26, 2011; (4) Senate Resolution 519, 112th Congress, agreed to August 1, 2012; (5) Senate Resolution 164, 113th Congress, agreed to September 18, 2013; (6) Senate Resolution 417, 113th Congress, agreed to July 9, 2014; and (7) Senate Resolution 213, 114th Congress, agreed to September 25, 2015; Whereas a national day of remembrance time capsule has been crossing the United States, collecting stories and artifacts of nuclear weapons program workers relating to the nuclear defense era of the United States, and a remembrance quilt has been constructed to memorialize the contribution of those workers; Whereas the stories and artifacts reflected in the time capsule and the remembrance quilt reinforce the importance of recognizing nuclear weapons program workers; and Whereas those patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for the contributions, services, and sacrifices they made for the defense of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for the nuclear weapons program workers of the United States, including the uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, programs, and other activities to commemorate October 30, 2016, as a national day of remembrance for past and present workers in the nuclear weapons program of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 563 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2016 Mr. McCain submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States.

Whereas more than 83,000 personnel of the United States are still unaccounted-for around the world from past wars and conflicts; Whereas, though recognizing that an estimated 50,000 of these World War II personnel, were lost deep at sea and are unlikely ever to be recovered, thousands of families and friends have waited decades for the accounting of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the families of these brave Americans deserve our Nation’s best efforts to achieve the fullest possible accounting for their missing loved ones; Whereas the National League of POW/MIA Families, and their iconic POW/MIA flag, pioneered the accounting effort since 1970 and has been joined in this humanitarian quest for answers by the Korean War, Cold War and World War II families, fully supported by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Disabled American Veterans, Jewish War Veterans, AMVETS, Vietnam Veterans of America, Special Forces Association, Special Operations Association, Rolling Thunder, and other more recently formed groups, and thousands of families are yearning and advocating for answers concerning the fates of their loved ones and comrades in arms; Whereas the mission of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency of the Department of Defense is to provide the fullest possible accounting for missing members of the Armed Forces of the United States, designated civilians of the Department, and other designated personnel; and Whereas the recovery and investigation teams of the Department of Defense deploy to countries around the world to account as fully as possible for these missing and otherwise unaccounted-for personnel of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls upon the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and other elements of the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and all foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account as fully as possible for all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States around the world; and (2) calls upon all foreign countries with information on missing personnel of the United States, or with missing personnel of the United States within their territories, to cooperate fully with the Government of the United States to provide the fullest possible accounting for all missing personnel of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 565 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2016 Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Reid , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Bennet , Mr. Booker , Mr. Casey , Mr. Coons , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Heller , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Nelson , Mr. Rubio , Mr. Schumer , Mr. Udall , Ms. Warren , Mr. Hatch , Mr. Kaine , and Mr. Heinrich ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning September 12, 2016, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week .

Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are degree-granting institutions that have a full-time equivalent undergraduate enrollment of not less than 25 percent Hispanic students; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many underprivileged students and helping those students attain their full potential through higher education; Whereas more than 400 Hispanic-Serving Institutions operate in the United States; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions represent just 13 percent of all non-profit institutions of higher education, yet serve more than 63 percent of all Hispanic undergraduate students, enrolling more than 1,750,000 Hispanic undergraduate students and more than 86,000 Hispanic graduate students in 2014; Whereas the number of emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions , defined as institutions that do not yet meet the threshold of 25 percent Hispanic enrollment but serve a Hispanic student population of between 15 and 24 percent, grew to more than 300 colleges and universities in 2014; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 18 States and Puerto Rico and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions are located in 33 States and Washington, DC; Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving the communities in which the institutions are located; Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions to the United States strengthens the culture of the United States; and Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions across the United States; (2) designates the week beginning September 12, 2016, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week ; and (3) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 569 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 15, 2016 Mr. Vitter (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , Ms. Ayotte , Ms. Cantwell , Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Peters , Mr. Portman , Mr. Warner , Mr. Scott , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. Daines , Mr. Markey , Mr. Boozman , Mr. Tester , Mr. Risch , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Udall , Mrs. Fischer , Ms. Mikulski , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. King , Mr. Inhofe , Mr. Coons , Ms. Collins , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Kirk , Mr. Manchin , Mr. Cardin , Mrs. Boxer , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Booker , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Casey , Mr. Gardner , Mr. Enzi , and Mrs. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing November 26, 2016, as Small Business Saturday and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Whereas there are 28,773,992 small businesses in the United States; Whereas small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees in the United States; Whereas small businesses employ more than 49 percent of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses pay more than 42 percent of the total payroll of the employees in the private sector in the United States; Whereas small businesses constitute 97.7 percent of firms exporting goods; Whereas small businesses are responsible for more than 46 percent of private sector output; Whereas small businesses generated 63 percent of net new jobs created during the past 20 years; Whereas 87 percent of consumers in the United States agree that the success of small businesses is critical to the overall economic health of the United States; Whereas 89 percent of consumers in the United States agree that small businesses contribute positively to local communities by supplying jobs and generating tax revenue; Whereas 93 percent of consumers in the United States agree that it is important to support the small businesses in their communities; and Whereas November 26, 2016, is an appropriate day to recognize Small Business Saturday : Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate joins with the Small Business Administration in— (1) recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 26, 2016; and (2) supporting efforts— (A) to encourage consumers to shop locally; and (B) to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small businesses on the economy of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 570 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2016 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mrs. Capito , Mrs. Murray , and Mr. Alexander ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Recognizing the importance of substance use disorder treatment and recovery in the United States.

Whereas National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month is observed in September of 2016; Whereas, in 2015, an estimated 17,000,000 individuals in the United States were dependent on, or abused, alcohol; Whereas substance use disorders are a serious public health threat in the United States, and are associated with— (1) mental and physical health conditions; (2) lower educational attainment; (3) underemployment or unemployment; (4) involvement with the criminal justice system; (5) victimization and perpetration of violence; and (6) homelessness; Whereas, in 2014, 9.4 percent of adolescents in the United States used illicit drugs during the month before being surveyed; Whereas young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 have higher rates of alcohol dependence and abuse and illicit substance dependence and abuse as compared to other age groups; Whereas the rates of alcohol dependence or abuse and illicit substance dependence or abuse are higher among individuals— (1) without health insurance; (2) living in households with incomes less than 100 percent of the Federal poverty level; and (3) living in metropolitan areas; Whereas 90 percent of individuals with alcohol dependence or abuse do not receive, or perceive a need for, treatment for their alcohol use; Whereas the most recent epidemic of substance use disorders relates to prescription opioids and heroin, and approximately 600 individuals begin using heroin each day; Whereas overdose deaths from opioids have nearly quadrupled since 1999; Whereas drug-related suicide attempts leading to emergency department visits have increased by 51 percent since 2005; Whereas 23,500,000 individuals in the United States are in recovery from substance use disorders; Whereas the stigma associated with substance use disorders is an additional barrier to people of the United States who strive toward recovery every day; Whereas substance use treatment has been shown to be effective in reducing substance use, and can produce positive outcomes for individuals; and Whereas there is a nationwide need for— (1) increased education regarding substance use; (2) increased access to substance use treatment; and (3) increased attention to reducing substance use stigma: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the importance of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month; (2) affirms the continued need of the United States to provide resources for substance use education, treatment, and research; and (3) honors the significant achievements of people of the United States who are in recovery from substance use disorders.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 571 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 19, 2016 Mr. Manchin submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Providing official recognition of the massacre of 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who had been captured near Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944.

Whereas, during the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium in December 1944, elements of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion, an African-American unit, were among the units of the United States Army overrun in the initial German attack; Whereas 11 soldiers from different batteries of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion attempted to escape capture and return to the lines of the United States; Whereas the 11 soldiers were Curtis Adams of South Carolina, Mager Bradley of Mississippi, George Davis, Jr., of Alabama, Thomas Forte of Mississippi, Robert Green of Georgia, James Leatherwood of Mississippi, Nathaniel Moss of Texas, George Motten of Texas, William Pritchett of Alabama, James Stewart of West Virginia, and Due Turner of Arkansas; Whereas the 11 soldiers were captured by a German patrol composed of SS soldiers, who, after dark, marched the unarmed soldiers to a nearby field and massacred them; Whereas the massacre of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion in Wereth remains unknown to the vast majority of the people of the United States; and Whereas, in 2004, a permanent monument was dedicated in Wereth to the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion who lost their lives in Wereth during the Battle of the Bulge in an effort to defeat fascism and defend freedom: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate officially recognizes the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice on behalf of the United States of the 11 African-American soldiers of the 333rd Field Artillery Battalion of the United States Army who were massacred in Wereth, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge on December 17, 1944.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 573 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2016 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Graham ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 8, 2016, as ‘‘National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day’’.

Whereas hydrogen, which has an atomic mass of 1.008, is the most abundant chemical substance in the universe; Whereas the United States is a world leader in the development and deployment of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Whereas hydrogen fuel cells played an instrumental role in the United States space program, helping the United States achieve the mission of landing a man on the moon; Whereas private industry, Federal and State governments, national laboratories, and institutions of higher education continue to improve fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to address the most pressing energy, environmental, and economic issues of the United States; Whereas fuel cells utilizing hydrogen and hydrogen-rich fuels to generate electricity are clean, efficient, and resilient technologies being sold for stationary and backup power, zero-emission light duty motor vehicles and buses, industrial vehicles, and portable power; Whereas stationary fuel cells are being placed in service for continuous and backup power to provide business and energy consumers with reliable power in the event of grid outages; Whereas stationary fuel cells can help reduce water use, as compared to traditional power generation technologies; Whereas fuel cell electric light duty motor vehicles and buses that utilize hydrogen can completely replicate the experience of internal combustion vehicles, including comparable range and refueling times; Whereas hydrogen fuel cell industrial vehicles are being deployed at logistical hubs and warehouses across the United States and exported to facilities in Europe and Asia; Whereas hydrogen is a nontoxic gas that can be derived from a variety of domestically available traditional and renewable resources, including solar, wind, biogas, and the abundant supply of natural gas in the United States; Whereas hydrogen and fuel cells can store energy to help enhance the grid and maximize opportunities to deploy renewable energy; Whereas the United States produces and uses more than 11,000,000 metric tons of hydrogen per year; and Whereas engineers and safety code and standard professionals have developed consensus-based protocols for safe delivery, handling, and use of hydrogen: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate designates October 8, 2016, as National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day .
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 576 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2016 Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Murphy , and Ms. Warren ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed and designating October 2016 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .

Whereas dyslexia is— (1) defined as an unexpected difficulty in reading for an individual who has the intelligence to be a much better reader; and (2) most commonly due to a difficulty in phonological processing (the appreciation of the individual sounds of spoken language), which affects the ability of an individual to speak, read, spell, and often, learn a second language; Whereas dyslexia is the most common learning disability and affects 80 percent to 90 percent of all individuals with a learning disability; Whereas dyslexia is highly prevalent, affecting as many as 1 out of 5 individuals, and persistent; Whereas dyslexia is a paradox such that an individual with dyslexia may have— (1) weaknesses in decoding that results in difficulties in accurate or fluent word recognition; and (2) strengths in higher-level cognitive functions, such as reasoning, critical thinking, concept formation, or problem solving; Whereas great progress has been made in understanding dyslexia on a scientific level, including the epidemiology and cognitive and neurobiological bases of dyslexia; and Whereas early diagnosis of dyslexia is critical for ensuring that individuals with dyslexia receive focused, evidence-based intervention that leads to the promotion of self-awareness and self-empowerment and the provision of necessary accommodations so as to ensure school and life success: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) calls on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed; and (2) designates October 2016 as National Dyslexia Awareness Month .
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 578 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2016 Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Franken , Ms. Mikulski , and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions September 29, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2016.

Whereas more than 28,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage science, technology, engineering, and math, that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days, and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating the school with the larger community; Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs, held on October 20, 2016, highlights the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children, their families, and their communities; and Whereas nearly 2 in 5 afterschool programs report that their budgets are in worse condition in 2016 than at the height of the recession in 2008, and more than 3 in 5 afterschool programs report that their level of funding is lower than it was in 2013, making it difficult for afterschool programs across the United States to keep their doors open and their lights on: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2016.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 578 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2016 Mrs. Boxer (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Murkowski , Mr. Franken , Ms. Mikulski , and Mr. Whitehouse ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2016.

Whereas more than 28,000,000 children in the United States have parents who work outside the home; Whereas high-quality programs that expand learning opportunities for children, such as afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities, provide safe, challenging, engaging, and fun learning experiences, including experiences that encourage science, technology, engineering, and math, that help children and youth develop social, emotional, physical, cultural, and academic skills; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs and high-quality expanded learning opportunities provide students with hands-on, engaging lessons that are aligned with the school day; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs complement regular and expanded school days, and support working families by ensuring that the children of those families are safe and productive during the hours parents are working; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs engage families, schools, and diverse community partners in advancing the well-being of children and youth in the United States; Whereas high-quality afterschool programs that partner with high-quality community-based organizations build stronger communities by integrating the school with the larger community; Whereas Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool, before-school, summer, and expanded learning opportunities programs, held on October 20, 2016, highlights the critical importance of those high-quality programs to children, their families, and their communities; and Whereas nearly 2 in 5 afterschool programs report that their budgets are in worse condition in 2016 than at the height of the recession in 2008, and more than 3 in 5 afterschool programs report that their level of funding is lower than it was in 2013, making it difficult for afterschool programs across the United States to keep their doors open and their lights on: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate supports Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2016.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 579 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2016 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself, Mr. Murphy , and Mrs. Shaheen ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation September 29, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the first class of women admitted to the Coast Guard Academy.

Whereas, on August 11, 1975, the Department of Transportation announced Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Siler’s decision to admit women to the Coast Guard Academy, making it the first military service academy open to women; Whereas, on October 7, 1975, President Ford signed the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1976 ( Public Law 94–106 ; 89 Stat. 531) which authorized the admission of women into the remaining three military service academies, two months after the Coast Guard Academy’s decision to do so; Whereas, on February 3, 1976, the Coast Guard Academy was the first military service academy to issue appointments to women; Whereas, on June 28, 1976, 38 women joined the Class of 1980 as freshmen and reported to the Coast Guard Academy for Swab Summer training; Whereas, in 1980, the first fourteen women were honored at the Coast Guard Academy’s 99th graduation; Whereas, since the Coast Guard Academy's Class of 1980, more than 1,500 women have graduated from the Coast Guard Academy; Whereas, in June 2016, the Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2020 hit a record of 38 percent female enrollment, an enrollment rate higher than any other military service academy; Whereas the Coast Guard has been at the forefront of expanding opportunities for women and setting a precedent for the advancement of women in the Armed Forces; and Whereas women serving in the Coast Guard have played vital roles in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue missions, and environmental protection initiatives and women continue to carry out an array of civil and military responsibilities that ensure the maritime security of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the Coast Guard Academy on the 40th Anniversary of the Academy enrolling female cadets and recognizes the Coast Guard Academy as the first military service academy to admit female cadets; (2) recognizes the contribution women have made through their leadership, honor, and devotion to duty as members of the Coast Guard; and (3) commends the Coast Guard Academy for breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women in the Armed Forces.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 579 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 26, 2016 Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Murphy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation RESOLUTION Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the first class of women admitted to the Coast Guard Academy.

Whereas, on August 11, 1975, the Department of Transportation announced Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Siler’s decision to admit women to the Coast Guard Academy, making it the first military service academy open to women; Whereas, on October 7, 1975, President Ford signed the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1976 ( Public Law 94–106 ; 89 Stat. 531) which authorized the admission of women into the remaining three military service academies, two months after the Coast Guard Academy’s decision to do so; Whereas, on February 3, 1976, the Coast Guard Academy was the first military service academy to issue appointments to women; Whereas, on June 28, 1976, 38 women joined the Class of 1980 as freshmen and reported to the Coast Guard Academy for Swab Summer training; Whereas, in 1980, the first fourteen women were honored at the Coast Guard Academy’s 99th graduation; Whereas, since the Coast Guard Academy's Class of 1980, more than 1,500 women have graduated from the Coast Guard Academy; Whereas, in June 2016, the Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2020 hit a record of 38 percent female enrollment, an enrollment rate higher than any other military service academy; Whereas the Coast Guard has been at the forefront of expanding opportunities for women and setting a precedent for the advancement of women in the Armed Forces; and Whereas women serving in the Coast Guard have played vital roles in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue missions, and environmental protection initiatives and women continue to carry out an array of civil and military responsibilities that ensure the maritime security of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the Coast Guard Academy on the 40th Anniversary of the Academy enrolling female cadets and recognizes the Coast Guard Academy as the first military service academy to admit female cadets; (2) recognizes the contribution women have made through their leadership, honor, and devotion to duty as members of the Coast Guard; and (3) commends the Coast Guard Academy for breaking barriers and creating equal opportunities for women in the Armed Forces.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 580 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2016 Mr. Booker (for himself and Mr. Hatch ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the establishment of a President's Youth Council.

Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the creation of a Federal youth advisory council, to be known as the Presidential Youth Council (referred to in this Act as the Council ), to be privately funded, which shall— (A) advise the President on the creation and implementation of new Federal policies and programs that pertain to and affect American youth; (B) provide recommendations on ways to make existing policies and programs that pertain to and affect American youth more efficient and effective, through investment from relevant bodies, for delivery of youth services nationwide; and (C) carry out activities to solicit the unique views and perspectives of young people and bring those views and perspectives to the attention of the head of each department or agency of the Federal Government and Congress, as needed, or on a case-by-case basis; and (2) recommends that the members of the President's Youth Council be composed of 24 young Americans— (A) of which— (i) 4 members shall be appointed by the President; (ii) the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint— (I) if the Speaker belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Speaker does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; (iii) the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives shall appoint— (I) if the Minority Leader belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Minority Leader does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; (iv) the Majority Leader of the Senate shall appoint— (I) if the Majority Leader belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Majority Leader does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; and (v) the Minority Leader of the Senate shall appoint— (I) if the Minority Leader belongs to the same political party as the President, 4 members; or (II) if the Minority Leader does not belong to the same political party as the President, 6 members; (B) who are between 16 and 24 years of age; (C) who have participated in a public policy-related program, outreach initiative, internship, fellowship, or Congressional, State, or local government-sponsored youth advisory council; (D) who can constructively contribute to policy deliberations; (E) who can conduct outreach to solicit the views and perspectives of peers; and (F) who have backgrounds that reflect the racial, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 582 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 27, 2016 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Recognizing and honoring the life of Jose Fernandez.

Whereas Jose Fernandez was born in Santa Clara, Cuba, on July 31, 1992; Whereas Jose Fernandez attempted to escape Cuba on 4 separate occasions and was imprisoned by the Cuban Government for doing so; Whereas during one of his attempts to escape Cuba, Jose Fernandez saved the life of his mother by diving into the water to rescue her after she fell into the Yucatan channel; Whereas Jose Fernandez came to the United States on April 5, 2008; Whereas Jose Fernandez was a graduate of Braulio Alonso High School in Tampa, Florida; Whereas Jose Fernandez was drafted by the Miami Marlins in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft as the 14th overall selection; Whereas Jose Fernandez signed with the Marlins on August 15, 2011; Whereas Jose Fernandez started his first Major League Baseball game on April 7, 2013; Whereas Jose Fernandez won the 2013 National League Rookie of the Year award; Whereas, in 2013, after more than 5 years and with the help of the Marlins, Jose Fernandez was reunited with his grandmother, whom he called the love of his life; Whereas Jose Fernandez became a United States citizen on April 24, 2015; Whereas Jose Fernandez was a 2-time All-Star, with a career record of 38 wins, 17 losses, 589 strikeouts, and a 2.58 earned run average; Whereas Jose Fernandez gave back to his community through charities such as Live Like Bella, the Marlins Foundation, and the Marlins Ayudan; Whereas, on September 25, 2016, Jose Fernandez died in a tragic boating accident with his 2 friends, Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivero; Whereas Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivero graduated from G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School in Miami, Florida; Whereas Jose Fernandez, through his hard work, devotion, and optimism, brought great joy to his family, especially his mother and grandmother; and Whereas Jose Fernandez’s pursuit of the American dream was a great source of pride for the Cuban exile community of the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life and accomplishments of Jose Fernandez; (2) offers heartfelt condolences to— (A) the family, friends, loved ones, and teammates of Jose Fernandez; and (B) the family and friends of Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivero; (3) commends the significant contributions that Jose Fernandez made, on and off the field, to— (A) the City of Tampa, Florida; (B) the City of Miami, Florida; and (C) the State of Florida; and (4) recognizes the memory of Jose Fernandez as an inspiration for all who seek freedom and a better life in the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 583 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2016 Mr. Udall submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to ensure that the Senate votes on whether to confirm judicial nominees.

1. Votes on judicial nominees Rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by adding at the end the following: 8. (a) Not later than 180 days after the date on which a judicial nomination made by the President is received, the Senate shall vote on— (1) whether the Senate will advise and consent to the judicial nomination; or (2) a motion to invoke cloture on the judicial nomination. (b) Except as provided in subparagraph (c), if the Senate does not vote on whether the Senate will advise and consent to a judicial nomination or a motion to invoke cloture on the judicial nomination during the period described in subparagraph (a), on the first day on which the Senate is in session after the end of the period described in subparagraph (a)— (1) if the judicial nomination was referred to a committee and has not been reported, the committee shall be discharged from further consideration of the judicial nomination and the judicial nomination shall be placed on the calendar without any intervening action or debate; (2) the Senate shall proceed to the judicial nomination without any intervening action or debate; (3) the Senate shall proceed to the question Is it the sense of the Senate that the debate shall be brought to a close? with respect to the judicial nomination, in the same manner as if a motion to invoke cloture had been made under rule XXII, except that there shall be not more than 4 hours of debate on such question; and (4) it shall not be in order to move to proceed to the consideration of any other matter until such question is disposed of. (c) Subparagraph (b) shall not apply to a judicial nomination if, before the end of the period described in subparagraph (a), the committee to which the judicial nomination has been referred votes to report the judicial nomination unfavorably. (d) In this paragraph, the term judicial nomination means the nomination of an individual to serve as a judge or justice appointed to hold office during good behavior. .
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 585 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2016 Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Roberts , Ms. Heitkamp , Mr. Peters , and Mr. Tester ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating October 26, 2016, as Day of the Deployed .

Whereas more than 2,000,000 individuals serve as members of the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas several hundred thousand members of the Armed Forces rotate each year through deployments to 150 countries in every region of the world; Whereas more than 2,700,000 members of the Armed Forces have deployed to the area of operations of the United States Central Command since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; Whereas the United States is kept strong and free by the loyal military personnel from the total force (the regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves), who protect the precious heritage of the United States through their declarations and actions; Whereas members of the Armed Forces serving at home and abroad have courageously answered the call to duty to defend the ideals of the United States and to preserve peace and freedom around the world; Whereas members of the Armed Forces personify the virtues of patriotism, service, duty, courage, and sacrifice; Whereas the families of members of the Armed Forces make important and significant sacrifices for the United States; and Whereas the Senate designated October 26 as Day of the Deployed in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates October 26, 2016, as Day of the Deployed ; (2) honors the deployed members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the families of the members; (3) calls on the people of the United States to reflect on the service of those members of the Armed Forces, wherever the members serve, past, present, and future; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe the Day of the Deployed with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 586 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 28, 2016 Ms. Klobuchar (for herself and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and recognizing the efforts of Jacob Wetterling’s family to find abducted children and support the families of those children.

Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s parents faced the unimaginable tragedy of having their 11-year-old son, Jacob Wetterling, abducted near their home in Stearns County, Minnesota, on October 22, 1989; Whereas Jacob Wetterling was taken at gunpoint and his disappearance remained unsolved for nearly 27 years; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s body was not recovered until September of 2016; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s mother bravely turned her grief into action and devoted her life to advocating for missing and exploited children; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s mother has become a nationally recognized educator on child abduction and the sexual exploitation of children; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s mother serves on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s parents co-founded the Jacob Wetterling Resource Center to educate communities about child safety issues to prevent child exploitation and abductions; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s mother authored the publication When Your Child is Missing: A Family Survival Guide , along with 4 other families; Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s mother served for more than 7 years as Director of Sexual Violence Prevention for the Minnesota Department of Health; Whereas the Star Tribune selected Jacob Wetterling’s mother as one of the 100 Most Influential Minnesotans of the Century ; Whereas the efforts of Jacob Wetterling’s mother led to the passage of the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act ( Public Law 103–322 ; 108 Stat. 2038), a Federal law that requires States to implement a sex offender and crimes against children registry; and Whereas Jacob Wetterling’s memory lives on through the efforts of the Wetterling family: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) honors the life of Jacob Wetterling; and (2) recognizes the efforts of Jacob Wetterling’s family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.