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III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 354 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 2, 2016 Mrs. Fischer (for herself and Mr. Sasse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship.

Whereas, on December 19, 2015, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers won the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association (referred to in this preamble as the NCAA ) Division I Volleyball Championship in Omaha, Nebraska in an overwhelming victory over the University of Texas Longhorns by a score of 25 to 23, 25 to 23, and 25 to 21; Whereas the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has won 4 NCAA volleyball Championships; Whereas the Cornhuskers ended their championship season with a 16-match winning streak and finished the year with a record of 32 wins and 4 losses; Whereas all members of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team, including Annika Albrecht, Olivia Boender, Kelsey Fien, Mikaela Foecke, Meghan Haggerty, Cecilia Hall, Briana Holman, Kelly Hunter, Kenzie Maloney, Alicia Ostrander, Tiani Reeves, Amber Rolfzen, Kadie Rolfzen, Brooke Smith, Sydney Townsend, and Justine Wong-Orantes, contributed to this outstanding victory; Whereas head coach John Cook, assistant coach Chris Tamas, assistant coach Dani Busboom Kelly, volunteer assistant coach Jen Tamas, director of operations Lindsay Peterson, video coordinator Natalie Morgan, and graduate managers Dan Mader, Mike Owen, and Peter Netisingha guided this outstanding group of women to a national championship; Whereas Mikaela Foecke was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 2015 NCAA Championship; Whereas Justine Wong-Orantes was named the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Nebraska player ever to earn that award; Whereas Kadie Rolfzen, Amber Rolfzen, and Justine Wong-Orantes were recognized as All-Americans by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, and Mikaela Foecke and Kelly Hunter received honorable mention; and Whereas an NCAA record-breaking crowd of 17,561 volleyball fans attended the championship game, reflecting the tremendous spirit and dedication of Nebraska fans supporting the Cornhuskers as the team won the national championship: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team as the winner of the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Volleyball Championship; (2) commends the University of Nebraska players, coaches, and staff for their hard work and dedication; (3) recognizes the students, alumni, and loyal fans that supported the Cornhuskers on their journey to win another Division I Championship; and (4) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the president of University of Nebraska; (B) the athletic director of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln; and (C) the head coach of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln volleyball team.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 355 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 2, 2016 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Barrasso , Mr. Tester , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Franken , Mr. Udall , Mr. Heinrich , Ms. Baldwin , Ms. Hirono , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Moran , Mr. Hoeven , Mr. Daines , Mr. Thune , Ms. Cantwell , Ms. Klobuchar , Mr. Sullivan , Mr. Rounds , Mr. Peters , and Mr. Lankford ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning February 7, 2016, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week .

Whereas there are 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities operating on more than 85 campuses in 16 States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are tribally chartered or federally chartered institutions of higher education, which creates a unique relationship between Tribal Colleges and Universities and the Federal Government; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities serve students from more than 250 federally recognized Indian tribes; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities offer students access to knowledge and skills grounded in cultural traditions and values, including indigenous languages, which— (1) enhances Indian communities; and (2) enriches the United States as a nation; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities provide access to high-quality postsecondary educational opportunities for— (1) American Indians; (2) Alaska Natives; and (3) other individuals that live in some of the most isolated and economically depressed areas in the United States; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities are accredited institutions of higher education that effectively prepare students to succeed in— (1) the academic pursuits of the students; and (2) the global and highly competitive workforce; Whereas Tribal Colleges and Universities have open enrollment policies, and approximately 24 percent of the students at Tribal Colleges and Universities are non-Indian individuals; and Whereas the collective mission and the considerable achievements of Tribal Colleges and Universities deserve national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the week beginning February 7, 2016, as National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week ; and (2) calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for Tribal Colleges and Universities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 358 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2016 Mrs. Murray (for herself, Ms. Collins , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Feinstein , Ms. Baldwin , Mr. Franken , Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Murphy , Mr. Wyden , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Casey , Mr. Cornyn , Mr. Donnelly , Mr. King , Mr. Schatz , and Ms. Ayotte ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating February 1 through 5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week .

Whereas the American School Counselor Association has designated February 1 through 5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week ; Whereas school counselors have long advocated for equal opportunities for all students; Whereas school counselors help develop well-rounded students by guiding students through academic, personal, social, and career development; Whereas personal and social growth results in increased academic achievement; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in ensuring that students are ready for college and careers; Whereas school counselors play a vital role in making students aware of opportunities for financial aid and college scholarships; Whereas school counselors assist with and coordinate efforts to foster a positive school climate, resulting in a safer learning environment for all students; Whereas school counselors have been instrumental in helping students, teachers, and parents deal with personal trauma as well as tragedies in their communities and the United States; Whereas students face myriad challenges every day, including peer pressure, bullying, mental health issues, the deployment of family members to serve in conflicts overseas, and school violence; Whereas a school counselor is one of the few professionals in a school building who is trained in both education and social and emotional development; Whereas the roles and responsibilities of school counselors are often misunderstood; Whereas the school counselor position is often among the first to be eliminated to meet budgetary constraints; Whereas the national average ratio of students to school counselors is 482 to 1, almost twice the 250 to 1 ratio recommended by the American School Counselor Association, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, and other organizations; and Whereas the celebration of National School Counseling Week will increase awareness of the important and necessary role school counselors play in the lives of students in the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates February 1 through 5, 2016, as National School Counseling Week ; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe National School Counseling Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the role school counselors play in schools and the community at large in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 359 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2016 Ms. Heitkamp (for herself, Mr. Johnson , Mr. Carper , Mr. Udall , Mr. Cassidy , Mr. Peters , Mr. Lankford , Mrs. Murray , Mrs. Boxer , and Ms. Collins ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the unification of the air and marine assets of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Whereas the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (referred to in this preamble as AMO ) and the legacy agencies of AMO have a long history of working to safeguard the borders of the United States; Whereas, 10 years before the date of adoption of this resolution, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (referred to in this preamble as CBP ) integrated the marine assets of CBP with the aircraft fleet of CBP to serve and protect the people of the United States through the core competencies of AMO, which include— (1) interdiction; (2) investigation; (3) domain awareness; and (4) contingency operations and national tasking missions; Whereas AMO conducts the mission of AMO along the land borders and maritime approaches of the United States from more than 90 locations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, with— (1) 1,800 Federal agents and specialists; (2) a fleet of more than 250 aircraft and more than 280 marine vessels; and (3) an array of surveillance and domain awareness technologies; and Whereas AMO has leveraged the capabilities of AMO by forging crucial partnerships with Federal, State, local, and tribal agencies, and the United States Armed Forces, for— (1) law enforcement; (2) disaster relief; (3) humanitarian operations; (4) joint operations; and (5) National Special Security Events: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) celebrates the 10th anniversary of the unification of the air and marine assets of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection; (2) recognizes the contribution of the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to— (A) the border security mission of U.S. Customs and Border Protection; and (B) the multilayered approach to homeland security by the Department of Homeland Security; and (3) commends the agents and mission support staff of the Air and Marine Operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, who are dedicated to serving and protecting— (A) the people of the United States; and (B) the borders of the United States in air and maritime environments.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 360 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 3, 2016 Mr. Roberts (for himself, Ms. Stabenow , Mr. Tillis , and Mr. Sasse ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Whereas the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (referred to in this preamble as NASDA ) was established in 1916 to provide a cohesive, science-based voice for State perspectives in discussions on national agriculture policy issues; Whereas the first meeting of NASDA was held on May 4, 1916, in the hearing room of the Committee on Court of Claims of the Senate; Whereas since 1916, NASDA has provided exemplary nonpartisan representation of the departments of agriculture in all 50 States and 4 United States territories in order to promote sound public policy and programs in support of United States agriculture; Whereas NASDA has become a national leader in growing and enhancing agriculture through the forging of partnerships to achieve sound policy outcomes among State departments of agriculture, the Federal Government, and stakeholders; Whereas NASDA has successfully amplified the voices of all State departments of agriculture by achieving consensus on a breadth of issues, including food safety, agriculture labor, international trade, and the environment; and Whereas 1 century later, NASDA continues its deep commitment to promoting the interests of the farmers and ranchers of the United States, both domestically and worldwide: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate congratulates the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture on the celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 366 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 8, 2016 Mr. Coons (for himself, Ms. Hirono , Mr. Reid , Mr. Kirk , and Mr. Rubio ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year.

Whereas Lunar New Year begins on the second new moon following the winter solstice, or the first day of the new year according to the lunisolar calendar, and extends until the full moon 15 days later; Whereas February 8, 2016, marks the first day of Lunar New Year for calendar year 2016; Whereas the 15th day of the new year, according to the lunisolar calendar, is called the Lantern Festival; Whereas Lunar New Year is often referred to as Spring Festival in various Asian countries; Whereas many religious and ethnic communities use lunar-based calendars; Whereas Lunar New Year began in China more than 4,000 years ago and is widely celebrated in East and Southeast Asia; Whereas the Asian diaspora has expanded the Lunar New Year celebration into an annual worldwide event; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated by millions of Asian Americans, and by many non-Asian Americans, in the United States; Whereas Lunar New Year is celebrated with community activities and cultural performances; Whereas participants celebrating Lunar New Year travel to spend the holiday reuniting with family and friends; and Whereas Lunar New Year is traditionally a time to wish others good fortune, health, prosperity, and happiness: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year; (2) in observance of Lunar New Year, expresses its deepest respect for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion; and (3) wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 369 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 9, 2016 Mr. Daines (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Affirming the importance of student data privacy and recognizing Digital Learning Day.

Whereas, on February 17, 2016, Digital Learning Day is recognized; Whereas laws must sufficiently protect the personal information of students as data becomes a form of currency; Whereas, without sufficient safeguards, student information could end up in the hands of criminals or other bad actors around the world; Whereas Digital Learning Day highlights the many ways in which technology can enhance the classroom experience; Whereas teachers and schools use technology and digital information in innovative ways that benefit students; Whereas schools use electronic records to update student information and transfer electronic records from one school to another school; and Whereas it is important to maintain student privacy and ensure the data is stored safely and securely: Now, therefore, be it

By the Senate, that Congress recognizes— (1) the benefits of digital learning and the importance of student privacy; and (2) that policies should safeguard student data and encourage innovative educational technologies.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 371 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 22, 2016 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Bennet ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Denver Broncos for winning Super Bowl 50.

Whereas, on February 7, 2016, the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50, defeating the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24-10 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California; Whereas the victory marks the third Super Bowl title for the Denver Broncos; Whereas the Broncos' appearance in the Super Bowl was their National Football League record-tying eighth appearance; Whereas quarterback Peyton Manning earned his 200th career win; Whereas linebacker Von Miller earned the Most Valuable Player award while recording 2 ½ sacks and 2 forced fumbles; Whereas running back C.J. Anderson rushed for 90 yards and 1 touchdown; Whereas wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders caught 6 passes for 83 yards; Whereas defensive tackle Malik Jackson recorded 5 tackles and a defensive touchdown; Whereas wide receiver Jordan Norwood’s 61-yard punt return was the longest in Super Bowl history; Whereas head coach Gary Kubiak led the team to a Super Bowl victory in his first season as head coach of the Broncos; Whereas defensive coordinator Wade Phillips won the National Football League Assistant Coach of the Year award; Whereas Owner Pat Bowlen and the Bowlen family have owned the Denver Broncos since 1984 and led the team to 7 American Football Conference championships and 3 Super Bowl victories, and the Broncos have the third-highest winning percentage among all professional sports teams during that period; Whereas Executive Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager of the Denver Broncos, John Elway, has helped lead the Broncos to 2 Super Bowl appearances in 5 seasons; and Whereas the Denver Broncos football team has proudly represented the City of Denver and the State of Colorado, and all of the loyal Broncos fans: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Denver Broncos for winning Super Bowl 50; (2) recognizes the achievements of all the players, coaches, and staff who contributed to the victory; and (3) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to— (A) the Owner of the Denver Broncos, Pat Bowlen; (B) the President and CEO of the Denver Broncos, Joe Ellis; and (C) the Head Coach of the Denver Broncos, Gary Kubiak.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 375 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Mr. Corker (for himself, Mr. Cardin , Mr. Coons , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations March 16, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , without amendment May 23, 2016 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Raising awareness of modern slavery.

Whereas it is estimated that tens of millions of children, women, and men around the world are subjected to conditions of modern slavery; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that modern slavery generates more than $150,000,000,000 in criminal profits each year; Whereas despite being outlawed in every nation, modern slavery exists around the world, including in the United States; Whereas around the world, 55 percent of forced labor victims are women or girls, and nearly 1 in 5 victims of slavery is a child; and Whereas each year, individuals around the world join together to call for an end to modern slavery by symbolically drawing a red X symbol on their hands to share the message of the END IT movement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends each individual that supports the END IT movement on February 25, 2016; (2) notes the dedication of individuals, organizations, and governments to end modern slavery; and (3) calls for concerted, international action to bring an end to modern slavery around the world.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 375 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Mr. Corker (for himself and Mr. Cardin ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Raising awareness of modern slavery.

Whereas it is estimated that tens of millions of children, women, and men around the world are subjected to conditions of modern slavery; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that modern slavery generates more than $150,000,000,000 in criminal profits each year; Whereas despite being outlawed in every nation, modern slavery exists around the world, including in the United States; Whereas around the world, 55 percent of forced labor victims are women or girls, and nearly 1 in 5 victims of slavery is a child; and Whereas each year, individuals around the world join together to call for an end to modern slavery by symbolically drawing a red X symbol on their hands to share the message of the END IT movement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends each individual that supports the END IT movement on February 25, 2016; (2) notes the dedication of individuals, organizations, and governments to end modern slavery; and (3) calls for concerted, international action to bring an end to modern slavery around the world.
III Calendar No. 398 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 375 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Mr. Corker (for himself, Mr. Cardin , and Mr. Coons ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations March 16, 2016 Reported by Mr. Corker , without amendment RESOLUTION Raising awareness of modern slavery.

Whereas it is estimated that tens of millions of children, women, and men around the world are subjected to conditions of modern slavery; Whereas the International Labour Organization estimates that modern slavery generates more than $150,000,000,000 in criminal profits each year; Whereas despite being outlawed in every nation, modern slavery exists around the world, including in the United States; Whereas around the world, 55 percent of forced labor victims are women or girls, and nearly 1 in 5 victims of slavery is a child; and Whereas each year, individuals around the world join together to call for an end to modern slavery by symbolically drawing a red X symbol on their hands to share the message of the END IT movement: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) commends each individual that supports the END IT movement on February 25, 2016; (2) notes the dedication of individuals, organizations, and governments to end modern slavery; and (3) calls for concerted, international action to bring an end to modern slavery around the world.

March 16, 2016 Reported without amendment
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 376 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Reid , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Tester , Mr. Daines , Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 9, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the first week of April 2016 as National Asbestos Awareness Week .

Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take between 10 and 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases and there is no cure for asbestos-related diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve the prognoses of those patients; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced the consumption of asbestos in the United States, yet the United States continues to consume about 400 metric tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure— (1) has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases; and (2) can further reduce the incidence of asbestos-related diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas before 1975, asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities, including schools; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week will raise public awareness about the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of asbestos exposure: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the first week of April 2016 as National Asbestos Awareness Week ; (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 376 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2016 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Durbin , Ms. Warren , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Reid , Mr. Merkley , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Tester , Mr. Daines , Mr. Schumer , and Mr. Leahy ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating the first week of April 2016 as National Asbestos Awareness Week .

Whereas dangerous asbestos fibers are invisible and cannot be smelled or tasted; Whereas the inhalation of airborne asbestos fibers can cause significant damage; Whereas asbestos fibers can cause cancer, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take between 10 and 50 years to present themselves; Whereas the projected life expectancy for an individual diagnosed with mesothelioma is between 6 and 24 months; Whereas generally, little is known about late-stage treatment of asbestos-related diseases and there is no cure for asbestos-related diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve the prognoses of those patients; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced the consumption of asbestos in the United States, yet the United States continues to consume about 400 metric tons of the fibrous mineral each year for use in certain products throughout the United States; Whereas asbestos-related diseases have killed thousands of people in the United States; Whereas while exposure to asbestos continues, safety and prevention of asbestos exposure— (1) has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases; and (2) can further reduce the incidence of asbestos-related diseases; Whereas thousands of workers in the United States face significant asbestos exposure, which has been a cause of occupational cancer; Whereas thousands of people in the United States die from asbestos-related diseases every year; Whereas a significant percentage of all asbestos-related disease victims were exposed to asbestos on naval ships and in shipyards; Whereas before 1975, asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities, including schools; Whereas people in the small community of Libby, Montana, suffer from asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, at a significantly higher rate than people in the United States as a whole; and Whereas the designation of a National Asbestos Awareness Week will raise public awareness about the prevalence of asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of asbestos exposure: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates the first week of April 2016 as National Asbestos Awareness Week ; (2) urges the Surgeon General of the United States to warn and educate people about the public health issue of asbestos exposure, which may be hazardous to their health; and (3) respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to the Office of the Surgeon General.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 377 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 29, 2016 Mr. Johnson , from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs , reported the following original resolution; which was placed on the calendar March 17, 2016 Considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

Whereas the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (in this preamble referred to as the Subcommittee ) is currently conducting a duly authorized investigation of human trafficking on the Internet pursuant to section 12(e)(3) of Senate Resolution 73, 114th Congress, agreed to February 12, 2015, which authorizes the Subcommittee to issue subpoenas for the production of documents; Whereas on October 1, 2015, the Subcommittee issued a duly authorized subpoena to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC, directing him to produce certain documents to the Subcommittee by 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2015; Whereas on October 23, 2015, counsel for Mr. Ferrer and Backpage.com, LLC submitted to the Subcommittee legal objections to the compelled production of documents under the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee and declined to comply with the subpoena; Whereas, having considered the legal objections that had been submitted by counsel for Mr. Ferrer and Backpage.com, LLC, on November 3, 2015, the Subcommittee overruled those objections in their entirety and ordered and directed that Mr. Ferrer comply with the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee by 10:00 a.m. on November 12, 2015; Whereas Mr. Ferrer has refused to comply with the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee as ordered and directed by the Subcommittee; and Whereas under sections 703(b) and 705 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 2 U.S.C. 288b(b) and 288d), the Senate Legal Counsel shall bring a civil action under section 1365 of title 28, United States Code, to enforce a subpoena of a Senate subcommittee when directed to do so by the adoption of a resolution by the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel shall bring a civil action in the name of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to enforce the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC, and that the Senate Legal Counsel shall conduct all related civil contempt proceedings.
III Calendar No. 375 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 377 [Report No. 114–214] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 29, 2016 Mr. Johnson , from the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs , reported the following original resolution; which was placed on the calendar RESOLUTION Directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action to enforce a subpoena of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

Whereas the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (in this preamble referred to as the Subcommittee ) is currently conducting a duly authorized investigation of human trafficking on the Internet pursuant to section 12(e)(3) of Senate Resolution 73, 114th Congress, agreed to February 12, 2015, which authorizes the Subcommittee to issue subpoenas for the production of documents; Whereas on October 1, 2015, the Subcommittee issued a duly authorized subpoena to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC, directing him to produce certain documents to the Subcommittee by 10:00 a.m. on October 23, 2015; Whereas on October 23, 2015, counsel for Mr. Ferrer and Backpage.com, LLC submitted to the Subcommittee legal objections to the compelled production of documents under the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee and declined to comply with the subpoena; Whereas, having considered the legal objections that had been submitted by counsel for Mr. Ferrer and Backpage.com, LLC, on November 3, 2015, the Subcommittee overruled those objections in their entirety and ordered and directed that Mr. Ferrer comply with the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee by 10:00 a.m. on November 12, 2015; Whereas Mr. Ferrer has refused to comply with the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee as ordered and directed by the Subcommittee; and Whereas under sections 703(b) and 705 of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 ( 2 U.S.C. 288b(b) and 288d), the Senate Legal Counsel shall bring a civil action under section 1365 of title 28, United States Code, to enforce a subpoena of a Senate subcommittee when directed to do so by the adoption of a resolution by the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel shall bring a civil action in the name of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations to enforce the subpoena issued by the Subcommittee to Carl Ferrer, Chief Executive Officer of Backpage.com, LLC, and that the Senate Legal Counsel shall conduct all related civil contempt proceedings.

February 29, 2016 Placed on the calendar
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 382 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 1, 2016 Mr. Grassley (for himself and Mrs. Ernst ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the community colleges of Iowa for 50 years of outstanding service to the State of Iowa, the United States, and the world.

Whereas Senate File 550 in the Iowa State Senate, which provided for the establishment and operation of area community colleges in Iowa, was signed into law by Governor Harold Hughes on June 7, 1965, creating a new community college system in Iowa; Whereas each of the community colleges of Iowa was officially designated by the State Board of Education in 1966, including— (1) Northeast Iowa Community College, North Iowa Area Community College, Northwest Iowa Community College, Iowa Central Community College, Southwestern Community College, and Indian Hills Community College on February 18, 1966; (2) Hawkeye Community College, the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, Kirkwood Community College, Des Moines Area Community College, and Iowa Western Community College on March 18, 1966; (3) the Iowa Valley Community College District on April 29, 1966; (4) Southeastern Community College on June 2, 1966; (5) Western Iowa Tech Community College on August 19, 1966; and (6) Iowa Lakes Community College on October 28, 1966; Whereas, 50 years later, the community colleges of Iowa have grown to be the largest postsecondary institutions in the State, providing accessible and affordable education to a diverse range of students in Iowa and around the world; Whereas, 50 years later, the community colleges of Iowa are leaders in delivering college parallel courses and career technical education programs to high schools students in Iowa; Whereas, 50 years later, the community colleges of Iowa provide opportunities in adult literacy and basic education to low-skilled workers, immigrants, and refugees; Whereas, 50 years later, the workforce of Iowa has nearly 25,000,000 credit hours and more than 138,000,000 contact hours of past and present community college training; Whereas, 50 years later, the community colleges of Iowa lead the response to the specific workforce needs of communities in Iowa, including the ability for Iowa businesses to compete in global markets; and Whereas, 50 years later, the community colleges of Iowa are the leaders in providing skills training for high-demand, high-paying, high-skilled occupations and career enhancement opportunities for Iowa workers: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates and commends the community colleges of Iowa for 50 years of— (A) developing and sustaining accessible and quality higher education opportunities for all Iowans; and (B) service to Iowa and the United States; and (2) requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit a copy of this resolution to— (A) the Board Chair of the Iowa Association of Community College Trustees; and (B) the Chair of the Iowa Association of Community College Presidents.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 384 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 2, 2016 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Reed , Mr. Cochran , Mr. Kaine , Mr. Durbin , and Mrs. Capito ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day .

Whereas reading is a basic requirement for quality education and professional success and is a source of pleasure throughout life; Whereas the people of the United States must be able to read if the United States is to remain competitive in the global economy; Whereas Congress has placed great emphasis on reading intervention and providing additional resources for reading assistance, including through the programs authorized by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq. ) and through annual appropriations for library and literacy programs; and Whereas more than 50 national organizations concerned about reading and education have joined with the National Education Association to designate March 2, the anniversary of the birth of Theodor Geisel (commonly known as Dr. Seuss ), as a day to celebrate reading: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day ; (2) honors Theodor Geisel (commonly known as Dr. Seuss ) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (3) celebrates the 19th anniversary of Read Across America Day; (4) encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day in honor of the commitment of the Senate to building a country of readers; and (5) encourages the people of the United States to observe Read Across America Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 386 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2016 Mr. Cardin (for himself, Mr. Reid , Mr. Durbin , Mr. Schumer , Ms. Klobuchar , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Leahy , Ms. Mikulski , Mr. Coons , Mr. Wyden , Mrs. Gillibrand , Mr. Nelson , Mrs. Boxer , Mrs. Shaheen , Mr. Merkley , Mr. Udall , Mr. Heinrich , Mr. Blumenthal , Mr. Booker , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Franken , Mr. Markey , Mr. Menendez , Ms. Hirono , Mr. Schatz , Ms. Warren , Mr. King , Mr. Whitehouse , Mr. Murphy , and Mr. Carper ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should establish a goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030 to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, grow the economy, increase shared prosperity, improve public health, and preserve the national security of the United States.

Whereas failing to act on climate change will have a devastating impact on the United States economy, costing billions of dollars in lost gross domestic product; Whereas extreme weather, intensified by climate change, has already cost taxpayers billions of dollars each year in recovery efforts and the amount will continue to grow if climate change is not addressed; Whereas decreased economic growth and increased costs of infrastructure repairs and other recovery efforts due to climate change will significantly increase the budget deficit and undermine the fiscal stability of the United States; Whereas climate change will have devastating public health implications, including— (1) increased rates of asthma and other respiratory diseases, especially in vulnerable populations, including children and low-income communities; (2) the spread of infectious diseases; (3) risks to food and water supplies; and (4) an increased number of premature deaths; Whereas inaction on climate change will disproportionately impact communities of color and exacerbate economic inequalities; Whereas the Secretary of Defense has identified climate change as a threat multiplier that will increase global instability and conflict; Whereas the transition to a clean energy economy is feasible with existing technology; and Whereas the transition to clean energy will— (1) create millions of jobs; (2) increase— (A) the gross domestic product of the United States; and (B) household income; (3) save— (A) billions of dollars in avoidable health costs; and (B) lives and improve public health; (4) lower energy bills for businesses and consumers; (5) help the United States achieve the international emissions reduction goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to 26 to 28 percent of 2005 levels by 2025; and (6) unlock billions of dollars in private investment: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that the United States should— (1) establish a national goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030; and (2) enact legislation to accelerate the transition to clean energy to meet that goal.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 387 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2016 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works May 16, 2016 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Historic Columbia River Highway on its 100th year.

Whereas June 7, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the Historic Columbia River Highway, a 75-mile-long scenic highway designed by Samuel C. Lancaster that runs through the Columbia River Gorge between Troutdale and The Dalles, Oregon; Whereas the Historic Columbia River Highway, the first scenic highway in the United States and the first modern highway in the Pacific Northwest, is a National Historic Landmark; Whereas Samuel C. Lancaster wrote that, when engineering the Historic Columbia River Highway, Lancaster aimed to find … the points where the most beautiful things along the line might be seen to the best advantage, and if possible to locate the road in such a way as to reach them ; Whereas the Historic Columbia River Highway is an engineering masterpiece that successfully used innovative engineering techniques to complement the magnificent natural landscape of the Columbia River Gorge; Whereas the Historic Columbia River Highway showcases all aspects of the rich and diverse natural landscape of Oregon, including Multnomah Falls, the fourth-largest waterfall in the United States; Whereas the construction of a water-level route through the Columbia River Gorge, now Interstate 84, destroyed many sections of the Historic Columbia River Highway; Whereas, in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act of 1986 ( Public Law 99–663 ; 100 Stat. 4274), Congress directed the Oregon Department of Transportation to prepare a program to preserve and restore the Historic Columbia River Highway for public use as a historic road; Whereas the State of Oregon is working to connect intact and usable highway segments with recreation trails, where feasible, to create a continuous historic road route through the Columbia River Gorge that links local, State, and Federal recreation facilities; and Whereas the continued preservation and restoration of the Historic Columbia River Highway will provide greater access to the Columbia River Gorge for recreation and tourism, which will help to boost the economies of the region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Historic Columbia River Highway on its 100th year; (2) recognizes the cultural, economic, and environmental importance of the Historic Columbia River Highway; (3) expresses support for the continued success of the restoration of the Historic Columbia River Highway; and (4) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to Senator Wyden, Senator Merkley, and Kevin Gorman of Friends of the Columbia Gorge.
III 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 387 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 3, 2016 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works RESOLUTION Congratulating the Historic Columbia River Highway on its 100th year.

Whereas June 7, 2016, marks the 100th anniversary of the Historic Columbia River Highway, a 75-mile-long scenic highway designed by Samuel C. Lancaster that runs through the Columbia River Gorge between Troutdale and The Dalles, Oregon; Whereas the Historic Columbia River Highway, the first scenic highway in the United States and the first modern highway in the Pacific Northwest, is a National Historic Landmark; Whereas Samuel C. Lancaster wrote that, when engineering the Historic Columbia River Highway, Lancaster aimed to find … the points where the most beautiful things along the line might be seen to the best advantage, and if possible to locate the road in such a way as to reach them ; Whereas the Historic Columbia River Highway is an engineering masterpiece that successfully used innovative engineering techniques to complement the magnificent natural landscape of the Columbia River Gorge; Whereas the Historic Columbia River Highway showcases all aspects of the rich and diverse natural landscape of Oregon, including Multnomah Falls, the fourth-largest waterfall in the United States; Whereas the construction of a water-level route through the Columbia River Gorge, now Interstate 84, destroyed many sections of the Historic Columbia River Highway; Whereas, in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act of 1986 ( Public Law 99–663 ; 100 Stat. 4274), Congress directed the Oregon Department of Transportation to prepare a program to preserve and restore the Historic Columbia River Highway for public use as a historic road; Whereas the State of Oregon is working to connect intact and usable highway segments with recreation trails, where feasible, to create a continuous historic road route through the Columbia River Gorge that links local, State, and Federal recreation facilities; and Whereas the continued preservation and restoration of the Historic Columbia River Highway will provide greater access to the Columbia River Gorge for recreation and tourism, which will help to boost the economies of the region: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Historic Columbia River Highway on its 100th year; (2) recognizes the cultural, economic, and environmental importance of the Historic Columbia River Highway; (3) expresses support for the continued success of the restoration of the Historic Columbia River Highway; and (4) requests that the Secretary of the Senate prepare an official copy of this resolution for presentation to Senator Wyden, Senator Merkley, and Kevin Gorman of Friends of the Columbia Gorge.