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III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 85 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2015 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary March 12, 2015 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Georgia Jones-Ayers.

Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was a lifelong resident and prominent community leader in South Florida; Whereas effective relationships between communities and the police departments that serve those communities promote more effective policing and further the interests of justice; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers worked tirelessly to promote dialogue and foster trust between the police and the community; Whereas career criminals prey on their communities, destroy lives, and waste their God-given potential; Whereas the prevention of recidivism, especially by first-time offenders, is an important goal of the criminal justice system, civil society, and faith communities; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers founded and served as Executive Director of Alternative Programs, Inc., a nonprofit agency committed to preventing first-time offenders from reoffending; Whereas Alternative Programs, Inc., has helped hundreds of first-time offenders become productive members of society; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers retired in October 2013, after nearly 4 decades leading Alternative Programs; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers engaged in many other efforts for the betterment of the community, including cofounding the Daily Bread Food Bank; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was honored by numerous organizations in Florida, including the Miami Police Department and the Florida Commission on Human Relations; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was the loving mother of 6 children, grandmother of 9 grandchildren, and great-grandmother of 20 great-grandchildren; and Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers passed away on February 17, 2015, at the age of 86: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and honors the life of Georgia Jones-Ayers; (2) recognizes— (A) the lifelong commitment of Georgia Jones-Ayers to bettering the lives of the people of South Florida; and (B) the landmark work of Georgia Jones-Ayers in steering troubled young people away from a life of crime; (3) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Georgia Jones-Ayers; and (4) in memory of Georgia Jones-Ayers, calls on the people of the United States to redouble their commitment to their neighbors and their communities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 85 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 25, 2015 Mr. Rubio (for himself and Mr. Nelson ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Honoring the life and legacy of Georgia Jones-Ayers.

Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was a lifelong resident and prominent community leader in South Florida; Whereas effective relationships between communities and the police departments that serve those communities promote more effective policing and further the interests of justice; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers worked tirelessly to promote dialogue and foster trust between the police and the community; Whereas career criminals prey on their communities, destroy lives, and waste their God-given potential; Whereas the prevention of recidivism, especially by first-time offenders, is an important goal of the criminal justice system, civil society, and faith communities; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers founded and served as Executive Director of Alternative Programs, Inc., a nonprofit agency committed to preventing first-time offenders from reoffending; Whereas Alternative Programs, Inc., has helped hundreds of first-time offenders become productive members of society; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers retired in October 2013, after nearly 4 decades leading Alternative Programs; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers engaged in many other efforts for the betterment of the community, including cofounding the Daily Bread Food Bank; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was honored by numerous organizations in Florida, including the Miami Police Department and the Florida Commission on Human Relations; Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers was the loving mother of 6 children, grandmother of 9 grandchildren, and great-grandmother of 20 great-grandchildren; and Whereas Georgia Jones-Ayers passed away on February 17, 2015, at the age of 86: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes and honors the life of Georgia Jones-Ayers; (2) recognizes— (A) the lifelong commitment of Georgia Jones-Ayers to bettering the lives of the people of South Florida; and (B) the landmark work of Georgia Jones-Ayers in steering troubled young people away from a life of crime; (3) offers heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Georgia Jones-Ayers; and (4) in memory of Georgia Jones-Ayers, calls on the people of the United States to redouble their commitment to their neighbors and their communities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 89 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 26, 2015 Mr. Wyden (for himself and Mr. Merkley ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Congratulating the Oregon Shakespeare Festival on its 80th year.

Whereas 2015 marks the 80th anniversary of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, a major theater arts organization in Ashland, Oregon, founded by Angus L. Bowmer in 1935; Whereas the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is one of the oldest and largest professional nonprofit theaters in the United States; Whereas Samuel Johnson wrote that William Shakespeare is “above all writers, at least above all modern writers … the poet that holds up to his readers a faithful mirror of manners and of life”; Whereas William Shakespeare has had an extraordinary impact on culture and politics in the United States, including in the Senate; Whereas the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival includes performances not only of the works of Shakespeare but also of the works of classic and contemporary playwrights; Whereas since its founding, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival has presented, on its Ashland, Oregon stages, 29,300 performances to more than 15,000,000 audience members; Whereas the Oregon Shakespeare Festival serves as a cornerstone of the economy of southwest Oregon and the entire Pacific Northwest, providing jobs for more than 500 individuals and nearly 700 volunteers and attracting tourists throughout the United States and the world; and Whereas the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is committed to the inclusion of diverse people, ideas, cultures, and traditions: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) congratulates the Oregon Shakespeare Festival on its 80th year; (2) recognizes and commends the cultural, economic, and social value provided by the work of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival; and (3) expresses support for the continued success of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 91 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 26, 2015 Ms. Collins (for herself, Mr. Reed , and Mr. Durbin ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 2, 2015, 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 (also known as Dr. Seuss ), as a day to celebrate reading: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 2, 2015, as Read Across America Day ; (2) honors Theodor Geisel (also known as Dr. Seuss ) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading; (3) honors the 18 th 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 1st Session S. RES. 100 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 12, 2015 Mr. Paul submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION To provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

That (a) it shall not be in order for the Senate to consider any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment between the Houses, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter until 1 session day has passed since introduction for every 20 pages included in the measure or matter in the usual form plus 1 session day for any number of remaining pages less than 20 in the usual form. (b) (1) Any Senator may raise a point of order that consideration of any bill, resolution, message, conference report, amendment, treaty, or any other measure or matter is not in order under subsection (a). No motion to table the point of order shall be in order. (2) Paragraph (1) may be waived or suspended only by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn. All motions to waive under this paragraph shall be debatable collectively for not to exceed 3 hours equally divided between the Senator raising the point of order and the Senator moving to waive the point of order or their designees. A motion to waive the point of order shall not be amendable. (3) This resolution is enacted pursuant to the power granted to each House of Congress to determine the Rules of its Proceedings in clause 2 of section 5 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 102 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 17, 2015 Mr. Gardner (for himself and Mr. Peters ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Requiring authorizing committees to hold annual hearings on Government Accountability Office investigative reports on the identification, consolidation, and elimination of duplicative Government programs.

1. Short title This resolution may be cited as the Congressional Oversight to Start Taxpayer Savings Resolution or the COST Savings Resolution . 2. Requiring committee hearings on Government Accountability Office reports (a) Duplication reports Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States transmits each annual report to Congress identifying programs, agencies, offices, and initiatives with duplicative goals and activities within the Government under section 21 of the joint resolution entitled Joint Resolution increasing the statutory limit on the public debt ( Public Law 111–139 ; 31 U.S.C. 712 note), each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any such program, agency, office, or initiative covered by that report shall conduct hearings on the recommendations for consolidation and elimination of such program, agency, office, or initiative. (b) High Risk List Not later than 90 days after the date on which the Comptroller General of the United States publishes a High Risk List, or any successor thereto, each standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) with jurisdiction over any agency or program area on the High Risk List shall conduct hearings on the vulnerabilities to fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement, or need for transformation, of the agency or program area. (c) Joint hearings For any program, agency, office, initiative, or program area over which more than 1 standing committee of the Senate (except the Committee on Appropriations) has jurisdiction, to the extent determined beneficial and appropriate by the Chairmen of the committees, the committees may hold joint hearings under subsection (a) or (b).
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 103 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 18, 2015 Ms. Stabenow (for herself, Ms. Mikulski , and Mr. Franken ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.

Whereas the primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet the basic needs of all people, especially the most vulnerable in society; Whereas social work pioneers have helped lead the struggle for social justice in the United States and have helped pave the way for positive social change; Whereas social workers are key employees at the Federal, State, and local levels of government and work to expand policies and practices that promote equity and social justice for all people; Whereas social workers stand up for individuals and support diverse families in every community; Whereas social workers continue to work to improve the rights of women, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender ( LGBT ) community, and communities of color; Whereas social workers know from experience that discrimination of any kind limits human potential and must be eliminated; Whereas social workers know from experience that poverty and trauma can create lifelong social and economic disadvantages; Whereas social workers help people in every stage of life function better in their environments, improve relationships with others, and solve personal and family problems; Whereas all children have the right to safe environments and quality education; Whereas dignity and caregiving for older adults help define the character of a Nation; Whereas veterans and the families of veterans need community support to ensure successful transitions after service; Whereas access to mental health treatment and health care services saves millions of lives; Whereas research has shown that all people, no matter the circumstance, may at some point in their lives need the expertise of a skilled social worker; Whereas social workers celebrate the courage, hope, and strength of the human spirit throughout their careers; Whereas March is recognized as Social Work Month; and Whereas World Social Work Day is recognized on March 18, 2015: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals and groups who promote the importance of social work and observe Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; (3) encourages individuals to engage in appropriate ceremonies and activities to promote further awareness of the life-changing role that social workers play; and (4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to serve their communities through social work.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 104 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 18, 2015 Mr. Flake (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Johnson , and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION To express the sense of the Senate regarding the success of Operation Streamline and the importance of prosecuting first time illegal border crossers.

Whereas the Border Patrol’s Yuma Sector has long grappled with the crossing of undocumented aliens and has seen illegal traffic decline precipitously from the early 2000s to the present; Whereas a combination of increased manpower, technology implementation, and the delivery of appropriate consequences have resulted in gains in border security in the Yuma Sector; Whereas a key to the success in the Yuma Sector has been the implementation of Operation Streamline, a program established in 2005 that was described by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as a DHS partnership with the Department of Justice, … a geographically focused operation that aims to increase the consequences for illegally crossing the border by criminally prosecuting illegal border-crossers. ; Whereas known for its zero-tolerance approach, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office cites 100 percent prosecution of illegal border crossers as a shared goal of a partnership including Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; Whereas among the various consequences delivered to illegal crossers by the Department of Homeland Security, Operation Streamline is associated with a recidivism rate that is well below average and has seen a steady decrease in recidivism in recent years; Whereas the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona will reportedly no longer be prosecuting those apprehended crossing the border illegally for the first time; and Whereas according to the Sheriff of Yuma County, Operation Streamline had a deterrent effect in Yuma County, which gained a reputation as an area to avoid crossing into because if caught, you were assured to go to court and possibly face penalties , but now the program has been severely diluted. : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) gains made in border security in the Yuma Sector and positive trends in recidivism rates are of critical importance to those living and working in the border region and to the Nation as a whole; (2) refusing to prosecute first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline will jeopardize border security gains; (3) the border security steps that have led to some measure of improvement on the border, such as the historical implementation of Operation Streamline, should be preserved; and (4) the Executive Branch should immediately remove any issued or related prohibition, policy, guidance, or direction to cease prosecuting first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline.
III Calendar No. 519 114th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 104 [Report No. 114–279] IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 18, 2015 Mr. Flake (for himself, Mr. Grassley , Mr. Johnson , and Mr. McCain ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs June 16, 2016 Reported by Mr. Johnson , without amendment RESOLUTION To express the sense of the Senate regarding the success of Operation Streamline and the importance of prosecuting first time illegal border crossers.

Whereas the Border Patrol’s Yuma Sector has long grappled with the crossing of undocumented aliens and has seen illegal traffic decline precipitously from the early 2000s to the present; Whereas a combination of increased manpower, technology implementation, and the delivery of appropriate consequences have resulted in gains in border security in the Yuma Sector; Whereas a key to the success in the Yuma Sector has been the implementation of Operation Streamline, a program established in 2005 that was described by former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano as a DHS partnership with the Department of Justice, … a geographically focused operation that aims to increase the consequences for illegally crossing the border by criminally prosecuting illegal border-crossers. ; Whereas known for its zero-tolerance approach, the Yuma County Sheriff’s Office cites 100 percent prosecution of illegal border crossers as a shared goal of a partnership including Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; Whereas among the various consequences delivered to illegal crossers by the Department of Homeland Security, Operation Streamline is associated with a recidivism rate that is well below average and has seen a steady decrease in recidivism in recent years; Whereas the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona will reportedly no longer be prosecuting those apprehended crossing the border illegally for the first time; and Whereas according to the Sheriff of Yuma County, Operation Streamline had a deterrent effect in Yuma County, which gained a reputation as an area to avoid crossing into because if caught, you were assured to go to court and possibly face penalties , but now the program has been severely diluted. : Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) gains made in border security in the Yuma Sector and positive trends in recidivism rates are of critical importance to those living and working in the border region and to the Nation as a whole; (2) refusing to prosecute first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline will jeopardize border security gains; (3) the border security steps that have led to some measure of improvement on the border, such as the historical implementation of Operation Streamline, should be preserved; and (4) the Executive Branch should immediately remove any issued or related prohibition, policy, guidance, or direction to cease prosecuting first time illegal border crossers under Operation Streamline.

June 16, 2016 Reported without amendment
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 106 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 19, 2015 Mr. Isakson (for himself and Mr. Casey ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating March 22, 2015, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day .

Whereas rehabilitation counselors conduct assessments, provide counseling, support families, and plan and implement rehabilitation programs for individuals in need of rehabilitation; Whereas the purpose of professional organizations for rehabilitation counseling and education is to promote the improvement of rehabilitation services available to individuals with disabilities through quality education for counselors and rehabilitation research; Whereas various professional organizations have vigorously advocated up-to-date education and training and the maintenance of professional standards in the field of rehabilitation counseling and education, including— (1) the National Rehabilitation Association; (2) the Rehabilitation Counselors and Educators Association; (3) the National Council on Rehabilitation Education; (4) the National Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (5) the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association; (6) the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification; (7) the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; and (8) the Council on Rehabilitation Education; Whereas, on March 22, 1983, the president of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education, testified before the Subcommittee on Select Education of the Committee on Education and Labor of the House of Representatives, and was instrumental in bringing the need for qualified rehabilitation counselors to the attention of Congress; and Whereas the efforts of the National Council on Rehabilitation Education led to the enactment of laws that require rehabilitation counselors to have proper credentials, in order to provide a higher quality of service to those in need of rehabilitation: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 22, 2015, as National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day ; and (2) commends— (A) rehabilitation counselors, for the dedication and hard work rehabilitation counselors provide to individuals in need of rehabilitation; and (B) professional organizations, for the efforts professional organizations have made to assist those who require rehabilitation.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 110 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 24, 2015 Mrs. Fischer (for herself, Mr. Booker , Ms. Ayotte , and Mr. Schatz ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy for the Internet of Things to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment.

Whereas the Internet of Things currently connects tens of billions of devices worldwide and has the potential to generate trillions of dollars in economic opportunity; Whereas increased connectivity can empower consumers in nearly every aspect of their daily lives, including in the fields of agriculture, education, energy, healthcare, public safety, security, and transportation, to name just a few; Whereas businesses across our economy can simplify logistics, cut costs in supply chains, and pass savings on to consumers because of the Internet of Things and innovations derived from it; Whereas the United States should strive to be a world leader in smart cities and smart infrastructure to ensure its citizens and businesses, in both rural and urban parts of the country, have access to the safest and most resilient communities in the world; Whereas the United States is the world leader in developing the Internet of Things technology, and with a strategy guiding both public and private entities, the United States will continue to produce breakthrough technologies and lead the world in innovation; Whereas the evolution of the Internet of Things is a nascent market, the future direction of which holds much promise; Whereas the Internet of Things represents a wide range of technologies that are governed by various laws, policies, and governmental entities; and Whereas coordination between all stakeholders of the Internet of Things on relevant developments, impediments, and achievements is a vital ingredient to the continued advancement of pioneering technology: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States should develop a strategy to incentivize the development of the Internet of Things in a way that maximizes the promise connected technologies hold to empower consumers, foster future economic growth, and improve our collective social well-being; (2) the United States should prioritize accelerating the development and deployment of the Internet of Things in a way that recognizes its benefits, allows for future innovation, and responsibly protects against misuse; (3) the United States should recognize the importance of consensus-based best practices and communication among stakeholders, with the understanding that businesses can play an important role in the future development of the Internet of Things; (4) the United States Government should commit itself to using the Internet of Things to improve its efficiency and effectiveness and cut waste, fraud, and abuse whenever possible; and (5) using the Internet of Things, innovators in the United States should commit to improving the quality of life for future generations by developing safe, new technologies aimed at tackling the most challenging societal issues facing the world.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 111 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2015 Mr. Whitehouse (for himself and Mrs. Murray ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary RESOLUTION Designating March 2015 as National Middle Level Education Month .

Whereas the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the Association for Middle Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary School Principals have declared March 2015 as National Middle Level Education Month ; Whereas schools that educate middle level students are responsible for educating nearly 24,000,000 young adolescents between the ages of 10 and 15, in grades 5 through 9, who are undergoing rapid and dramatic changes in their physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and moral development; Whereas young adolescents deserve challenging and engaging instruction and knowledgeable teachers and administrators who are prepared to provide young adolescents with a safe, challenging, and supportive learning environment; Whereas young adolescents deserve organizational structures that banish anonymity and promote personalization, collaboration, and social equity; Whereas the habits and values established during early adolescence have a lifelong influence that directly affects the future health and welfare of the United States; Whereas research indicates that the academic achievement of a student in grade 8 has a larger impact on the readiness of that student for an institution of higher education at the end of high school than any academic achievement of that student in high school; and Whereas in order to improve graduation rates and prepare students to be lifelong learners who are ready for an institution of higher education or a career and civic participation, the people of the United States must have a deeper understanding of the distinctive mission of middle level education: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) designates March 2015 as National Middle Level Education Month ; (2) honors and recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of the individuals who educate middle level students; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe National Middle Level Education Month by visiting and celebrating schools that are responsible for educating young adolescents in the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 112 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2015 Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen , and Ms. Ayotte ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Finance RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Internal Revenue Service should provide printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 to taxpayers in the United States free of charge.

Whereas each year, Internal Revenue Service Publication 17, entitled Your Federal Income Tax , provides individuals with general instructions on how to file their taxes for the previous taxable year; Whereas in each year prior to 2015, free printed versions of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 were made widely available to taxpayers at libraries, post offices, and taxpayer service offices, and even by mail at the request of a taxpayer; Whereas in an effort to save money, the Internal Revenue Service no longer disseminates a free printed version of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 as it transitions to a fully electronic tax filing system, including an electronic system for providing instructions on filing taxes; Whereas the Internal Revenue Service directs taxpayers to the Internet to download an electronic version of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17, even though the limited availability of a printed version of this publication burdens individuals who do not have access to a computer or printer and individuals who struggle to navigate a computer; Whereas the dissemination of printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 is a basic taxpayer service that the Internal Revenue Service is ignoring in an effort to reduce spending; Whereas the Internal Revenue Service has experienced budget cuts for 5 consecutive fiscal years, amounting to a reduction in its budget of $1,200,000,000, or 10 percent, since fiscal year 2010; Whereas the Internal Revenue Service should prioritize its resources on areas that are critical to the ability of taxpayers to file their taxes in a timely and proper manner; and Whereas the decision of the Internal Revenue Service to stop disseminating printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 adversely impacts populations that do not have access to, or understand how to use, a computer, and the decision unnecessarily burdens and restricts the ability of taxpayers to comply with the convoluted and complicated provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate urges the Internal Revenue Service to— (1) resume printing copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17; and (2) provide free copies of such publication to the taxpayers of the United States.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 113 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2015 Mr. Warner (for himself and Mr. Cornyn ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Senate that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend the issuance of, and the United States Postal Service should issue, a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali.

Whereas Diwali, also referred to as the festival of lights , is an Indian holiday that marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year; Whereas Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil, the awareness of one’s inner light, the dispelling of ignorance, and bringing peace and joy through the awakening gained from a higher knowledge; Whereas Diwali is observed in the United States, and across the globe, by Hindus, Sikhs, Christians, Jains, and Buddhists; Whereas as one of the world’s oldest religious holidays, Diwali serves not only as a time for celebration, but also as a time for communities and families to come together in spiritual enlightenment; Whereas the practice of celebrating Diwali has survived political, economic, and social changes throughout history, while always carrying the universal symbolism of the victory of light, goodness, knowledge, and truth; Whereas the United States Postal Service, in accordance with recommendations of the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee, has issued stamps for other popular holidays in the United States, including Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, and Eid al-Fitr; Whereas the United States Postal Service has yet to issue a stamp in honor of Diwali; and Whereas issuing a postage stamp honoring Diwali is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the United States Postal Service should issue a postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali; and (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 114 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 25, 2015 Mr. Enzi (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2015, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas in 2015, more than 130,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 more will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is 1 of the most preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, which is when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at that stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality, but 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide to the public information on methods of prevention and screening, as well as symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of March 2015 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 117 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2015 Mr. Tillis submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of March 31, 2015, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Whereas the profession of linemen is steeped in personal, family, and professional tradition; Whereas linemen are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes; Whereas linemen must work high atop powerlines 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to keep electricity flowing; Whereas linemen play a vital role in the Nation’s economy by maintaining and growing the energy infrastructure of the United States; Whereas linemen must often work under dangerous conditions separated from their families to keep schools and businesses open; Whereas linemen put their lives on the line every day with little recognition from the community regarding the danger of their work; and Whereas March 31, 2015, would be an appropriate date to designate as National Lineman Appreciation Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the power on and protecting public safety; and (2) supports the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 119 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2015 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for timely establishment of conference committees.

1. Motions to go to conference Rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by striking paragraph 2(b) and inserting the following: (b) Consideration of a motion described in subparagraph (a), including consideration of any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours. .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 121 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2015 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide for consideration of a minimum number of amendments.

1. Guaranteed amendments Rule XV of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by adding at the end the following: 6. (a) During the consideration of any bill, resolution, or other amendable matter, it shall be in order for the Senate to consider not less than 5 amendments offered by members of the majority and not less than 5 amendments offered by members of the minority. If a motion to invoke cloture under the provisions of rule XXII is presented to the Senate, and fewer than the 5 amendments guaranteed to each of the minority and the majority under this paragraph have been considered, then, notwithstanding the status of any pending amendments, it shall be in order for as many members of the majority as appropriate, and as many members of the minority as appropriate, to offer 1 amendment each, in alternating order, until in total 5 amendments offered by members of the majority and 5 amendments offered by members of the minority have been considered. (b) Amendments offered under this paragraph may only pertain to matter encompassed by the title of the bill, resolution, or other matter, except that 1 amendment offered by a member of the majority and 1 amendment offered by a member of the minority may be exempted from this requirement. An amendment exempted from this requirement shall only be agreed to upon an affirmative vote of three-fifths of Senators duly chosen and sworn. (c) The majority leader and minority leader may, by mutual agreement, call up additional amendments under the provisions of this paragraph. Such additional amendments shall be offered in equal number by members of the majority and members of the minority, and may only pertain to subject matter encompassed by the title of the bill, resolution, or other matter. (d) Consideration by the Senate of an amendment offered under the provisions of this paragraph shall be limited to not more than 2 hours, divided equally between the majority and the minority. .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 122 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26, 2015 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Udall ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration RESOLUTION Amending rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to limit debate on motions to proceed.

1. Limiting debate on motions to proceed under rule XXII Rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate is amended by— (1) redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as paragraphs (3) and (4), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: 2. Other than a motion made during the first 2 hours of a new legislative day, as described in paragraph 2 of rule VIII, consideration of a motion to proceed to the consideration of any debatable matter, including consideration of any debatable motion or appeal in connection therewith, shall be limited to not more than 2 hours, to be divided equally between the majority and the minority. This paragraph shall not apply to motions considered nondebatable by the Senate pursuant to rule or precedent. .
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 125 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2015 Mr. Markey (for himself, Mrs. Boxer , Mr. Durbin , Mrs. Murray , Mr. Cardin , Mrs. Feinstein , Mr. Reid , Mr. Tester , Mr. Isakson , Mr. Schumer , Ms. Warren , Mr. Daines , Mr. Booker , Mr. Crapo , and Mrs. Gillibrand ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the first week of April 2015 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, asbestosis, and other health problems; Whereas symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can take 10 to 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 such diseases; Whereas early detection of asbestos-related diseases may give some patients increased treatment options and might improve their prognoses; Whereas the United States has substantially reduced its consumption of asbestos, yet continues to consume hundreds of 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 already has significantly reduced the incidence of asbestos-related diseases and can further reduce the incidence of such 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 asbestos was used in the construction of a significant number of office buildings and public facilities built before 1975; 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 2015 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 1st Session S. RES. 126 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2015 Mr. Blunt (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Providing for members on the part of the Senate of the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.

That the following named Members be, and they are hereby, elected members of the following joint committees of Congress: Joint Committee on Printing: Mr. Blunt, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Udall. Joint Committee of Congress on the Library: Mr. Blunt, Mr. Roberts, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Leahy.
III 114th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 128 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 2015 Mr. Enzi (for himself and Mr. Menendez ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Supporting the designation of March 2015, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month .

Whereas colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men and women combined in the United States; Whereas in 2015, more than 130,000 individuals in the United States will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 50,000 more will die from it; Whereas colorectal cancer is 1 of the most preventable forms of cancer because screening tests can find polyps that can be removed before becoming cancerous; Whereas screening tests can detect colorectal cancer early, which is when treatment works best; Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that if every individual aged 50 or older had regular screening tests, as many as 60 percent of deaths from colorectal cancer could be prevented; Whereas the 5-year survival rate for patients with localized colorectal cancer is 90 percent, but only 39 percent of all diagnoses occur at that stage; Whereas colorectal cancer screenings can effectively reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer and mortality, but 1 in 3 adults between the ages of 50 and 75 are not up to date with recommended colorectal cancer screening; Whereas public awareness and education campaigns on colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and symptoms are held during the month of March each year; and Whereas educational efforts can help provide to the public information on methods of prevention and screening, as well as symptoms for early detection: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) supports the designation of March 2015, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the goals and ideals of that Month; and (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate awareness and educational activities.